Parks Near Me in Belmont, ma
Beaver Brook Reservation
66 Mill Street, Belmont, MA
The first reservation established by the Metropolitan Parks Commission (later the MDC) in 1893, Beaver Brook Reservation is 59 acres of open fields, wetlands and woodlands. Ponds, fields,... Read More
Chestnut Hill Reservation
Beacon Street, Brighton, MA
Considered a nineteenth-century masterpiece of engineering, urban planning and landscape design, the Chestnut Hill Reservation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a... Read More
Hammond Pond Reservation
888-918 Washington St, Newton, MA
Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Hammond Pond, a wooded reservation with a large, scenic pond, is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton adjacent to the city's Webster Conservation Area.... Read More
Upper Charles River Reservation
96 Forest Grove Road, Waltham, MA
The Upper Charles River Reservation extends from the Watertown dam to Riverdale Park in West Roxbury. Throughout the reservation, continuous public pathways take visitors along the banks of the... Read More
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Middle Reservoir Rd, Medford, MA
The Middlesex Fells Reservation's 2,575 acres offer a welcome retreat for city dwellers and a suitable terrain for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, rock climbers, cross-country skiers... Read More
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway, Boston, MA
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University discovers and disseminates knowledge of the plant kingdom to foster greater understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of Earth’s botanical... Read More
Boston Common
Tremont St (between Beacon & Charles St), Boston, MA
The starting point of the Freedom Trail, Boston Common is the oldest park in the country. The park is almost 50 acres in size. Today, Boston Common is the anchor for the Emerald Necklace, a... Read More
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA
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Franklin Park Zoo mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging... Read More
Stony Brook Reservation
Enneking, Turtle Pond, and Dedham Parkways, Hyde Park, MA
Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Enneking, Dedham and Turtle Pond Parkways wind through extensive tree covered hills, valleys, rock-outcroppings and wetlands; past Turtle Pond and into Hyde Park.... Read More
Minute Man National Historical Park
250 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA
Minute Man National Historical Park is located 22 miles outside of Boston within the towns of Lexington, Lincoln and Concord, Massachusetts. The park commemorates the opening battles of the... Read More
Neponset River Reservation
Truman Pkwy, Milton, MA
Open year round dawn to dusk. The Neponset River, unlike the Charles and Mystic Rivers, remains a natural estuary with extensive marshlands at its mouth and significant freshwater wetlands... Read More
Dorchester Shores Reservation
Harborwalk, Boston, MA
Malibu Beach, Victory Road Park and Tenean Beach provide the public with coastal access along the extended mouth of the Neponset River. Malibu Beach offers protected swimming and bathhouse.... Read More
Walden Pond State Reservation
915 Walden Street, Concord, MA
Henry David Thoreau lived at Walden Pond from July 1845 to September 1847. His experience at Walden provided the material for the book Walden, which is credited with helping to inspire... Read More
Constitution Beach
Homer St, Boston, MA
Constitution Beach is one of Boston's hidden waterfront gems. It is a popular spot for swimming. In general, Lifeguards are on duty June- Labor Day. The new bathhouse and concession stand... Read More
Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
Neponset District, Dorchester, MA
Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Formerly used as a landfill and a drive-in theatre, the site of Pope John Paul II Park was once a barrier between the people of Dorchester and the Neponset River... Read More
Breakheart Reservation
177 Forest Street, Saugus, MA
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Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Breakheart Reservation is a 640-acre hardwood forest with jagged, rocky outcroppings, two fresh-water lakes, and a rambling section... Read More
Revere Beach Reservation
Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA
Open year round, dawn to dusk. Lifeguards are on duty from late June to early September. Revere Beach, the oldest public beach in America, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1996. Today, this... Read More
Rumney Marsh Reservation
Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA
Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Rumney Marsh, a 600+ acre reservation, is located within the rich Saugus and Pines River estuary. This expansive saltmarsh provides habitat for an array of... Read More
Squantum Point Park
Neponset District, Quincy, MA
Open year-round, dawn to dusk. At Squantum Point, visitors can see the Boston skyline across the harbor and dozens of species of wild birds in the park. The park was originally used as a Naval... Read More
Quincy Shores Reservation
East Squantum Street, Quincy, MA
Open year round, dawn to dusk. Bathhouse open July to September. Quincy Shore Reservation offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Quincy Shore Drive links Wollaston Beach with Caddy... Read More
