Hingham Police: World's End Closed Due to Coronavirus, Stay Away

HINGHAM, MA — Hingham police are telling the public to stay away from the closed World's End park area as frustration grows with cars parked in the neighborhoods near the entrance of the facility. World's End, a collection of outdoor trails, open fields and carriage trails along the shoreline, was closed on Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But Hingham police have twice sent out public notices about cars parked in the surrounding neighborhoods — with people presumably sneaking on to the grounds.

Hingham Public Schools and police have been discouraging public gatherings all week as they urge residents — especially teens off from school — to adhere to social distancing guidelines during the state's stay-at-home directives.

"We are asking you, for the health and safety of your fellow citizens, to please take seriously the State and Federal guidelines surrounding social distancing," Hingham town officials said. "Congregating, even in small groups, can result in the inadvertent spread of COVID-19. Even if you are young and healthy, you are at risk and your activities can increase the risk for others in our community."

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