When is Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail
- 4.84 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A linear, community-focused greenway threading through East Boston with tree-lined paths, neighborhood gardens, and water glimpses. Ideal for walking, running, or casual cycling — expect easy, accessible trails, dog-friendly sections, and occasional public art installations. Visit for quiet outdoor recreation, scenic short routes, and a relaxed urban-nature escape.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail?
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 Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail?
East Boston, MA 02128.
Right now · 3:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
The forecast never quite lines up this week.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
57°
Clear
- Feels
- 50°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 4pm
56° - 5pm
50° - 6pm48°
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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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Where and how
- 1 Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Rail Trail
- 2 Lewis Mall Harbour Park · 3 min
- 3 The Quiet Few · 5 min
- 4 LoPresti Park · 8 min
- 5 Eagle Hill Cafe · 9 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 4 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Jogging
- Cycling
- Walking trails
- Bike paths
- Dog friendly
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Pet owners
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Jeffries Point
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowLewis Mall Harbour ParkPark · 3 min walk
The Quiet FewBar · 5 min walk
Good nowLoPresti ParkPark · 8 min walk
Eagle Hill CafeCafé · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time