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Charles River Reservation, Barry's Corner
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ParkBarry's Corner

Charles River Reservation

  • 4.7612 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 6:30 pm

The Charles River Reservation offers wide waterfront greenways and peaceful walking trails along the river. Expect scenic views, bike paths, and open lawn areas ideal for jogging, picnics, wildlife spotting, and casual outdoor recreation — great for escaping the city without leaving Boston. Visit for easy access to nature, photography opportunities, and family- or pet-friendly outdoor activities.

Quick answers

Charles River Reservation in short

When is Charles River Reservation open?

Every day, 7 AM–6:30 PM.

When is the best time to visit Charles River Reservation?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Charles River Reservation indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Charles River Reservation?

1175A Soldiers Fld Rd,Boston, MA 02135.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Open till 6:30 pm
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 49° out there

56°

Clear

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Wind
5mph
  1. 5pmClear50°
  2. 6pmClear48°
  3. 7pmClear46°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 6:30 pm
monday
7 AM–6:30 PM
tuesday
7 AM–6:30 PM
wednesday
7 AM–6:30 PM
thursday
7 AM–6:30 PM
friday
7 AM–6:30 PM
saturday
7 AM–6:30 PM
sundayToday
7 AM–6:30 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Charles River Reservation
  2. 2 EXIT GALLERIES · 10 min
  3. 3 O'Briens Pub · 18 min
  4. 4 Roadrunner · 19 min
1175A Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02135(opens the map)DirectionsTo Barry's CornerCall+16177274708Websitemass.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 612 reviews

Known for

  • Jogging
  • Cycling
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails
  • Bike paths

The feel

  • Casual
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around Barry's Corner

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time