Dorchester Heights Monument - Looking South

Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts, United States

Local time

5:11 PM

Daylight

Timezone

America/New_York

Coordinates

42.333, -71.046

Last checked

9/11/2026

This view primarily shows the cove forming Carson Beach as well as the open fields of Moakley Park. Beyond on the other side of the cove is the campus of UMass Boston and the JFK Presidential Library. The Dorchester neighborhood lies beyond. In the near field below are a number of multi-family residences featuring a variety of architectural styles, as well as more modern apartment complexes.