Cushing Memorial State Park
About
Cushing Memorial State Park is a small, 5-acre state park in Massachusetts, about 1.1 miles from Scituate. The land is managed by the state's park and recreation agency, and its compact size makes it a quick stop rather than a full-day destination. For comfortable weather, late summer into early fall is a good bet. At a nearby weather station in Hingham, typical September highs average around 74°F with lows near 55°F, while July and August typically average highs in the low 80s. The surrounding area offers more to do within a short drive. Miller Wood, about 2.7 miles away, and Gonzo, about 4.8 miles away, are both mountain biking spots. Great River Race, roughly 3.8 miles off, is a canoeing route, and climbers can head to Knob Hill Wall, about 5.7 miles away.
Park size
5 acres
Location
Cushing Memorial State Park
Massachusetts
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–83°F and lows of 44–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hingham, MA weather station, 9.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan38° high22° low
- Feb40° high23° low
- Mar47° high29° low
- Apr58° high38° low
- May68° high48° low
- Jun77° high57° low
- Jul83° high63° low
- Aug82° high62° low
- Sep74° high55° low
- Oct63° high44° low
- Nov52° high35° low
- Dec43° high27° low
Where it is
- Cushing Memorial State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- Scituate, Massachusetts · 1.1 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Miller WoodMountain biking2.7 mi
- Great River RaceCanoeing3.8 mi
- GonzoMountain biking4.8 mi
- Beer RunMountain biking5.2 mi
- Knob Hill WallRock climbing5.7 mi
- Whitney Thayer WoodsRock climbing5.8 mi
- Turtle BouldersRock climbing5.9 mi
- Indian Head RiverCanoeing7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
