Parks On The Island
- Wellesley Island State Park -- In several locations on the island.
- Dewolf Point State Park -- On the northeast peninsula.
- Mary Island State Park -- Not actually on Wellesley Island but accessible only by water, this park is separated by a small channel from the easternmost tip of Wellesley Island
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