What are the restrooms like on the islands?
Most bathroom facilities are composting toilets. Spectacle, Georges and Thompson Islands,
however, have flush toilets.
Are picnic tables available on the islands?
Yes. Certain areas are equipped with picnic tables and
grills.
Where can I get food and water on the islands?
A cafe at Spectacle Island offers an assortment of hot and cold food and drinks. Georges Island has a snack bar. (Thompson
Island Outward Bound provides food and drinks for participants
in its programs.)
Can I hold a catered event on the islands for my group?
Vendors currently offer full-service catered events
on three islands, including clambakes and picnics. For events on Spectacle or Georges Islands
contact Island Alliance at 617-223-8676. For events on Thompson Island contact Thompson Island Conference Center at 617-328-3900, ext. 107 or 110.
May visitors bring alcohol on the islands?
Visitors who would like to hold an event with alcohol should arrange a private event with Thompson Island Conference Center (617-328-3900, ext.107 or 110). Otherwise, alcohol is not allowed.
Are there telephones on the islands?
There are no public phones, but there is cell phone reception available in areas within the park.
Is there lodging in the park?
Campsites are provided by the park. Groups interested in having a conference or retreat at Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center can stay in a newly-renovated hotel-style dormitory or in tents. Visitor accommodations are abundant in the greater Boston area. Contact the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.bostonusa.com) for information about 250 hotels, B&Bs and guest
houses in the region. Call 888-SEE-BOSTON (888-733-2678).
Are the islands accessible to people with physical
disabilities?
The boats serving the islands are accessible to people with disabilities, however none of the islands meet those requirements. The park is working
to rectify this situation. A few islands can be available to people with disabilities: Georges Island offers paved and fairly level paths and Peddocks has paved paths in the area of Fort Andrews. Grape, Bumpkin, and Lovells islands have trails of dirt or grass that are not conducive for people with disabilities.
Are there rain shelters on the islands?
Georges Island offers covered picnic areas and covered areas within Fort Warren. There are also a few shelters on Spectacle Island. Thompson Island Outward Bound offers two tented event sites and a wooden pavilion if you are interested in having a group event for a fee. Other islands do not have large structures with adequate rain protection.
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