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Mackerel Hill, Waverley Oaks
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Mackerel Hill

  • 4.728 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 9 pm

Mackerel Hill is a peaceful neighborhood park with open fields and gentle walking trails that offer scenic views across Waltham. It’s ideal for leisurely nature walks, picnics, and light outdoor recreation—bring a camera or your dog for a relaxed afternoon. Expect well-kept paths, grassy picnic spots, and a low-key, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Mackerel Hill in short

When is Mackerel Hill open?

Every day, 6 AM–9 PM.

When is the best time to visit Mackerel Hill?

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 Mackerel Hill indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Mackerel Hill?

349-363 Trapelo Rd,Waltham, MA 02452.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 9 pm
  • Outdoors

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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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Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
6 AM–9 PM
tuesday
6 AM–9 PM
wednesday
6 AM–9 PM
thursday
6 AM–9 PM
friday
6 AM–9 PM
saturday
6 AM–9 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–9 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Mackerel Hill
  2. 2 Beaver Brook North Reservation · 13 min
  3. 3 Beaver Brook Reservation · 17 min
  4. 4 Rock Meadow Conservation Area · 18 min
349-363 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452(opens the map)DirectionsTo Waverley Oaks

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 28 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Scenic views
  • Dog friendly

The feel

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

Around Waverley Oaks

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

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  • JacketThe whole time