Charles River Reservation
1 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02134
1,100 acres · 23 miles of trails
Follow Boston's 23-mile Charles River shoreline on the Paul Dudley White Path. Leashed dogs enjoy shade, water, benches, parking, and trash cans along the urban waterway. Bikes share the path—stay alert.
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- Park
- Charles River Reservation
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3589, -71.1264
- Size
- 1,100 acres
- Trail miles
- 23
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- 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:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,100 acres of room
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Dog policy
DCR reservation along 23 miles of Charles River shoreline. Leashed dogs on Paul Dudley White Path.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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