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Charles River Esplanade
Storrow Dr, Boston, MA 02114
Trail🪢 Leash required
3 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
12,800 reviews
Boston's 3-mile Charles River Esplanade offers leashed dogs a riverfront greenway with skyline views. Shade, water, benches, and trash cans line the path. Bike traffic requires close leashing.
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- Park
- Charles River Esplanade
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3553, -71.0822
- Trail miles
- 3
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (12,800 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.4 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:No
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.4/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 12,800 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
3-mile riverfront greenway. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Trash cans
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