Castle Island

It was a cool autumn day in South Boston. The sun was low, casting deep brilliant rays of light on the park landscape and illuminating colorful shipping containers at a nearby port.

A rather large group of GO members meet at the parking area for the Castle Island Park. Most traveled by car and some traveled by public transit. After many reunions of friends and introductions of new acquaintances we began our walk.

Our walk began on the shoreline path which led around the fort. We than walked the path around Pleasure Bay. Once we grouped back together at the parking area we made another small loop walk around the fort itself. All of the paths were paved. The weather was crisp with a light to moderate breeze, but not overwhelming.

After the walk and with several hours to spare before the Boston GO Social some members headed out for dinner and others went shopping.

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Come join us for a little 2-3 mile walk around Castle Island before the GO Holiday party. Castle Island is a great place to spend an afternoon. It's located at City Point in South Boston, and can be reached via public transportation. It's a nearby destination to escape the bustle of the city, and to obtain great views of Boston Harbor and Logan Airport. Sullivan's take-out only restaurant (seasonal) is housed at the base of the old fort, and is very popular with the local residents. Public restrooms are also available on the island. Please note it can be very windy at Castle Island, so dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions.

Heavy Rains will cancel.