Pope John Paul II Park Reservation
Neponset River Reservation
A large park on the shores of the Neponset River, it has walking trails, soccer fields, and playgrounds for kids. Several miles of scenic bike trails run along the river (and away from traffic) all the way to Mattapan square. In the summer you can see people walking their dogs, flying kites, or kayaking in the river. It's a good place to relax or take a picnic under the shelters. Birdwatchers take note, the city has restored a large salt marsh and the area is now much more attractive to wildlife. Today it isn't uncommon to see snowy egrets and great blue herons taking advantage of the "new" native trees and shrubs.
- Hours
- 24 hours daily
- Price
- Free
Listing from Wikivoyage: Boston/Dorchester, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.