Charles River Greenway
550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472
23 miles of trails
Stroll the shaded paths of this 23-mile multi-use trail along the Charles River in Watertown. Leashed dogs enjoy access to water stations, benches for rests, and plentiful parking and trash cans. Keep leashes handy for the full route from Boston to Riverdale.
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- Park
- Charles River Greenway
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Watertown, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3636, -71.1722
- Trail miles
- 23
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 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
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 23 miles of trail
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Dog policy
23-mile multi-use path along Charles River from Boston to Riverdale. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Trash cans
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