McKenna Marsh is a 100+ acre open space in Hingham along Rt. 228. The land is rich with history and natural resources. Access to McKenna Marsh is provided through Marchesiani Farmland, a large field located along Main Street. This historic farmland was once a part of Pushcart Farm originally purchased by the Marchesiani family in 1934.
Upon arrival, visitors will immediately notice the large field that leads hikers from the main road deeper into the woods. The preserve has several water elements including a freshwater marsh once used as a waterfowl preserve, with a beaver dam of unusual length. Additionally, Accord Brook weaves through the area, highlighting its importance for Hingham and Norwell town water supplies. The Hingham Conservation Commission has described the land as having "considerable high ground and open woods provide easy walking and vantage points to observe waterfowl. Large white cedars can be seen from the trail that skirts eskers toward the northern margin." (source: Hingham Conservation Commission)
How to visit McKenna Marsh:
Parking for McKenna Marsh is provided at the Main Street Middle School proximate to the tennis courts. Park users can follow the sidewalk from the parking area to Main Street and across Main Street via an existing crosswalk to access Marchesiani Farmland. The Farmland, a 25 acre field was acquired by the Town in 2001. The entrance to Marchesiani Farmland is marked by a stone wall and two granite monuments. The McKenna Marsh trail system connects to the Jacob’s Pond Conservation Land trails in Norwell, MA.
