Upper Charles River Reservation Explained

Upper Charles River Reservation
Map:USA Massachusetts#USA
Map Size:280
Relief:1
Location:Watertown, Newton,
Waltham, Weston, Wellesley, Needham,
West Roxbury, Dedham, Suffolk, Middlesex,
Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates:42.2722°N -71.1744°W
Elevation:85feet
Established:1890s
Governing Body:Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website:Upper Charles River Reservation

The Upper Charles River Reservation is a Massachusetts state park encompassing portions of the banks of the Charles River between the Watertown Dam in Watertown and Riverdale Park in Dedham and the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. The park is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It includes land in the communities of Watertown, Waltham, Newton, Weston, Wellesley, Needham, Dedham, and Boston. Some of the Charles River Reservation Parkways also fall within the park boundaries. The Charles River Bike Path follows the river through much of the reservation.

Parks and attractions

The following parks and other attractions are along the river between Watertown and Dedham:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Auburndale Park and Flowed Meadow . Newton Conservators . 8 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Nahanton Park . Newton Conservators . 8 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Riverdale Park . mass-trails.org . 8 July 2021.