Explore the 

Watershed

Explore the Neponset River Watershed

Natural Sites Around Boston, Boston  (The Boston Harbor Assoc.)

Blue Hills Reservation, Canton, Milton, Quincy...  (MA DCR)

Borderland State Park, Sharon  (MA DCR)

Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan  (Boston Nature Center)

Brookwood Farm, Milton  (Boston Central.com)

Franklin Park, Dorchester  (Franklin Park Coalition)

Hale Reservation, Westwood  (Hale Reservation)

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon  (MassAudubon)

Neponset II Park, Dorchester  (BostonHarborWalk)

Neponset River Reservation  (MA DCR)

Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester  (BostonHarborWalk)

Signal Hill, Canton  (The Trustees of Reservations)

Squantum Point Park, Quincy  (MA DCR)

Stony Brook Reservation, Boston  (BostonOn-Line)

Visual Arts Center & Wildlife Sanctuary, Canton  (Visual Arts Ctr.)

Neponset River Watershed Open Space Parcels & Driving Directions

Notes
All driving directions are given as if starting out from the center of the watershed. Abbreviations are as follows:
   N, S, E, W = North, South, East, West
   R, L = Right, Left
   NB, SB = North Bound, South Bound
   (town name) = toward named town

FOXBOROUGH

F. Gilbert Hills State Forest
hiking, walking, horse trails, hunting, mountain biking
I-95 exit 7, N on Route 140, 3/4 around common to South Street, R on Mill Street, follow signs. Info 508-543-5850.

Harold B. Clarke Town Forest
hiking, walking, horse trails, mountain biking
I- 95 exit 7, N on Route 140 through the center of Foxborough, L on Lakeview Road, R onto Forest Road.

Neponset Reservoir Boat Launch
boat ramp, canoeing, fishing, motorboat rentals
I-95 to exit 8, W on Mechanic Street, R on Chestnut Street, R on Kersey Street, park at end of road. Rentals at Heaton’s.

Lane Homestead
walking, picnicking, fishing
I-95 to exit 8, W on Mechanic Street, R on Chestnut Street, R on North Street, R into property driveway at sign just past tracks.

Warner Trail - Foxborough
Hiking
I-95 to exit 8, W on Mechanic Street, R on Chestnut Street.  Trailhead to the right of the railroad tracks between the two boulders.

Gillette Stadium
walking
I-95 to exit 9, S on Route 1, Stadium will be on  your R.

WALPOLE

Great Cedar Swamp
walking
Route 1 at Walpole-Foxobough town line to Water Street W (Walpole), L on Summer Street, R on Winter Street. Access via abandoned RR tracks.

Walpole Town Forest
walking, fishing, Bay Circuit Trail
I-95 exit 9 to Route 1 S, R on Old Post Road, bear quick L on Common Street., L into Walpole High lot. Trails start behind school and playing fields.  Also accress from Common Street turn R onto South Street, 1 mile to parking area on L.

Spring Brook Conservation Area
fishing, walking, ice skating
Route 1 to Route 27 W (Walpole), R onto Washington Street, park on L near boulders opposite Stone Street.

Clark’s Pond
fishing
Stone Street W (toward Walpole center) from Spring Brook Cons Area. Park L.

Mine Brook Conservation Land
walking
S on Route 1A from Walpole Center, R onto Remberton Street, L onto John Turco Drive, L onto Leonard Road, trail starts at end of cul de sac.

Turner Pond
ice skating, canoeing, walking
Route 1A in Walpole Center to Route 27 W (Medfield), 0.6 miles to parking area on R.

Elm Street Conservation Area
walking
Park at Turner Pond and walk 100 yards W on 27. Trails start on L at white sign.

Pinnacle Point
walking, fishing
Route 1 to 27 W (Walpole), R on Route 1A in Walpole Center, R onto Plimpton Street. Entrance on L of Plimpton after River, park on Plimpton or Hemlock Street.

Bird Pond Path
canoeing, walking, fishing
Route 1 to Route 27 W (Walpole), R on Washington Street, left on Bird Drive. Trailhead is 100 yards up Bird Drive on L.

Bird Park (Francis William Park)
Walking
Route 1 at Walpole-Norwood town line to Union Street W (Walpole) , L on Pleasant Street, R on Wolcott Avenue, enter ahead on L.

Adams Farm
walking
Route 1 to 27 W (Walpole), R on Route 1A at Walpole Center, L on Fisher Street, entrance is just before Brook Street on L.

MEDFIELD

Rocky Woods Reservation
walking, fishing, horse trails
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W 5.6 miles, sharp R on Hartford Street, enter 0.5 miles on L.

Rhododendron Reservation
walking
From junction of Routes 27 and 109 in Medfield, take Route 27 S 0.5 miles. Turn right onto Woodridge Street, park immediately on right.  Trailhead 200 yards on right.

Ralph Wheelock Lands and Open Space
walking
From junctions of Routes 27 and 109 in Medfield, take 109 E 0.5 miles.  R onto South Street, L onto Elm Street, park at Wheelock School on R.

Endean Park - Hawes Brook
walking, skiing, skating
I-95 exit 11B to Neponset Street W, straight through rotary (becomes Nahatan Street), L on Washington Street (continue on Washington where 1A turns R), entrance on R at Hawes Pools near Jrunior High.

William Pezwick Park
walking, fishing, skating
Route 1 at Norwood-Walpole town line to Union Street W, L on Sumner Street, R into small parking area just after brook.

Fowl Meadow Floodplains
Walking
Accessible from Route 1 NB only! Route 1 to Vanderbilt Avenue, park at end of Vanderbilt.

Ellis Pond
walking, fishing
I-95 exit 11B to Neponset Street W, straight through rotary (becomes Nahatan Street), L on Washington Street (1A), bear R on Walpole Street (1A), entrance R at Hawes Brook just past Endicott Street.

Norwood Airport
walking
I-95 exit 11B to Neponset Street W, R on Meadow Street, trails start at end of Meadow.

WESTWOOD

Martha Jones Conservation Area
walking
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, L on Pond Street, L on Oak Street, R on Spruce Drive, trails behind school.

Germany Brook Arcadia Road
walking, no trails
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, L on Pond Street, L on Arcadia Road, enter at dead end.

Buckmaster Pond
walking, fishing, canoeing
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, L on Pond Street, enter 0.8 miles ahead on R.

Pheasant Hill Conservation Area
Walking
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, R on Pheasant Hill Street, enter at dead end. Alternate: at end of Highview Street.

Hale Reservation
hiking, fishing, mountain biking, swimming (fee), boating (fee)
I-95/128 exit 16B to Route 109 W, R on Dover Road, R on Carby Street, entrance at end. Info 781-326-1770.

Rock Meadow Brook Conservation Area
hiking, biking, ice skating
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, R on Conant Road, enter ahead on R.

Clapboardtree Meadow
walking
Route 1 near Norwood-Westwood town line to Everett Street W, becomes Calapboardtree Street, entrance on left, no parking.

Lowell Woods
walking
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, L on Gay Street, L on Sandy Valley Road, trails at end. Alternate: continue down Gay Street to Hanlon School, trails behind school.

Lyman Pond/Rice Reservation
walking, fishing
I-95/128 exit 16B to 109 W, L on Nahatan Street, L into last driveway of High School, trails behind tennis courts. Note: The High School was about to be rebuilt at time of publication!

Currier Reservation
walking
I-95/128 exit 14, around rotary and R on Canton Street, R on Downey Street. Enter off Downey near Booth Road.

SHARON

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
hiking, walking, educational programs, fee
I-95 SB exit 10 L toward 27 E, R on High Plain Street (27 W), L on Moose Hill Street. Follow signs to parking . Info: 781-784-5691

Memorial Park Beach and Lake Massapoag Boat Ramp
boat ramp
I-95 SB exit 10 L to 27 E, R on Pond Street in Sharon Center, R on Beach Street, immediate L into boat ramp lot.

Sharon Community Center - Lake Massapoag
fishing, swimming, walking
I-95 SB exit 10 L to 27 E, R on Pond Street in Sharon Center, straight through rotary to Massapoag Avenue, R into entrance at S end of Lake.

Borderland State Park
hiking, canoeing, fishing, horse trails, historic house
I-95 SB exit 10 L to 27 E, R on Pond Street in Sharon Center, straight through rotary to Massapoag Avenue, 3.8 miles to entrance on L. Info: 508-238-6566

King Phillip’s Rock
Walking
I-95 SB exit 10 L ro 27 E, R on Pond Street in Sharon Center, straight through rotary to Massapoag Avenue, R onto Mansfield Street, 0.5 miles to trail on R.

Massapoag Trail - Massapoag Brook
Walking
I-95 SB exit 10 L on 27 E, R on Pond Street in Sharon Center, R or L into High School parking. Park and walk S on Pond Street to Rotary. Trailhead at boulders on L. Alternate; off Billings Street.

STOUGHTON

Bird Street Conservation Area
hiking, walking
I-93/128 exit 2 138 S (Stoughton), R on Plain Street, L on Morton Street, R onto Bird Street.  Parking  at end of Bird Street.

Woods Pond
fishing, walking, hiking, canoeing
I-93/128 exit 2 138 S (Stoughton), R on Plain Street, L on Morton Street, access at Gibbons School on R.

Meads Meadow
skating
I-93/128 exit 2 138 S (Stoughton), L on Gay Street.

Reynold’s Estate and Open Space
walking
I-93/128 exit 4 24 S to exit 20 139 S, access at intersection of 139 and Pine Street.

Former Shiretown Parcel
walking, hiking
I-93/128 exit 2 138 S (Stoughton), R on Central Street, R on Pearl Street, R on Stoughton Street, L on Royal Road, access at end of Royal Road.

CANTON

Messenger Street Playground
fishing, walking
I-95 exit 10A to Neponset Street to end, R on Washington Street, L on Walnut Street, R on Messenger Street. Stream is behind ball field.

Bolivar Pond
canoeing, fishing, swimming pool
I-95 exit 10A to Neponset Street to end, L on Washington Street, R onto Bolivar Street, entrance 0.4 miles on R.

Forge Pond
walking, fishing
I-95 exit 10A to Neponset Street to end, L on Washington Street, park on Washington just past Bolivar Street at river. Enter near river at pocket park or condominiums.

Morse Estate - MA Audubon Visual Arts Center
walking, exhibits
I-93/128 exit 2A to Route 138 S, R on Washington Street, entrance on L opposite High School.

Pequitside Farm and Pequitside Woods
walking, canoeing
I-93/128 exit 2A to Route 138 S, R on Washington Street, L on Pleasant Street, entrance to farm ahead R, entrance to pond (long portage down hill to water) ahead L.

Elliot Hollow
walking
I-93/128 exit 2A to Route 138 S, R on Washington Street, R at Eliot School (future police station). Trails at back of parking lot.

Canton Cemetery
walking
I-93/128 exit 2A to Route 138 S, R on Washington Street, entrance on R past Pecunit Street.

Canton Town Forest and South Fowl Meadow Reservation
walking
I-95 exit 10A to Neponset Street, R on Walpole Street, R on Fairway Drive, L on Palmer Drive, R on Forest Avenue, trails at dead end.

Canton Airport
Walking
I-95 exit 10A to Neponset Street, entrance on L just past gas station. Note: at time of publication, Canton Airport is closed to the for soil remediation.

Blue Hills Reservation - Ponkapoag Pond: Fisherman’s Beach
hiking, fishing, canoeing
I-93/128 exit 2A to 138 S, L on Randolph Avenue, entrance 1.2 miles on L.

Blue Hills Reservation - Ponkapoag Pond: Bog Boardwalk
hiking, rare plants
I-93/128 exit 3, S to park at dead end, hike down dirt road to head of boardwalk.

The Bradley Reservation
walking, formal gardens, historic house
I-93/128 exit 2A to route 138 south, instant R into driveway.

RANDOLPH

Blue Hills Reservation - Scanlon Street Entrance
hiking
I-93/128 exit 13 to Route 28 S, R on Scanlon Drive, trails begin opposite end of street.

DEDHAM

Wilson Mountain Reservation
walking
I-95/128 exit 17 turn E to Common Street, entrance is ahead on R.

Mother Brook Dam & Charles River
canoeing, fishing on Charles River
L off Route 1 SB at Brook opposite entrance to Dedham Mall.

Condon Park
ball fields, historic marker, informal trails
I-95/128 exit 15 to Route 1 N, R on High Street, L on Bussey Street (Milton Street), park is on R, brook runs behind fields.

Brookdale Cemetery
walking
I-95/128 exit 15 to Route 1 N, R on High Street, L on Brookdale Avenue, entrance ahead on R, brook runs behind cemetery.

MILTON

Neponset River Reservation -Fowl Meadow, Burma Road and Paul’s Bridge
walking, historic marker, canoe launch
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, L on Neponset Valley Parkway, parking lot is on L at intersection of Neponset Valley and Brush Hill Road.

Blue Hills Reservation - Little Blue Hill
hiking
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, entrance L 0.2 miles ahead.

Blue Hills Reservation - the Trailside Museum and Great Blue Hill
educational programs, exhibits, hiking, historic sites, downhill skiing
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, entrance R 0.3 miles ahead.

Blue Hills Reservation - Reservation Headquarters
hiking, reservation information and maps
I-93/129 exit 3, N on Blue Hill River Road, R on Hillside Street, headquarters ahead on L.

Blue Hills Reservation - Houghton’s Pond
trails, swimming, playground, picnicking
I-93/128 exit 3, N on Blue Hill River Road, R on Hillside Street, entrance ahead R.

Blue Hills Reservation - Chickatawbut Overlook
hiking, view of Boston, picnic area
I-93/128 exit 5, Route 28 N (Milton), R onto Chickatawbut Road, parking on top of hill.

Pine Tree Brook and Pope’s Pond
walking
I-93/128 exit 2 to 138 N, bear R on Canton Avenue, L on Blue Hill Parkway, trails begin about 0.5 mile ahead, downstream trail on R, upstream trail and Pope’s Pond on L.

Turner’s Pond
walking, fishing
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, L on Brook Road, entrance on R just past Canton Avenue. Alternate entrance off Central Avenue.

Milton Cemetary
walking
I-93 NB exit 5, 28 N/Randolph Avenue, N on Randoph Avenue, then R onto Centre Street, entrance on your R.

Cunningham Park
walking
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear L onto Adams Street, R onto Edgehill Street, park will be on your L.

Milton Town Landing
canoeing, boat ramp, picnicking
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, R on Wharf Street, bear R into parking area.

Governor Hutchinson’s Field and the Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House
scenic view, walking, historic house, exhibits
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, enter House on L at top of hill, park on street R for Field.

Neponset River Reservation - Forbes Woods
walking
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, R on Forbes Road, access at dead end. Note: no formal trails at time of printing.

Neponset Salt Marsh Conservation Area
walking, saltwater fishing
I-93 exit 11 to Granite Avenue S (Milton), L on Thistle Street, R on Riverside Drive, trails start at dead end.

Neponset River Greenway - Central Avenue Access
paved bikepath
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, L on Eliot Street, R on Central Avenue, park on street, enter next to river.

Neponset River Greenway - Adams Street Access
paved bikepath
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take first L, bear R onto Adams Street, park on street, enter next to river.

BOSTON

Stony Brook Reservation
hiking, fishing, paved bike trails
I-95/128 exit 14 around rotary to East Street, 2/3 around next rotary to East Street, R on Sanderson Avenue, Sanderson becomes River Street, after sharp curve bear L on Turtle Pond Parkway, enter on R.

Kennedy Playground
community garden, canoe launch
I-95/128 exit 2B to 138 N, L on River Street in Mattapan Square, L onto Edgewater Drive, entrance on L, launch at back R corner.

Neponset River Reservation - Ryan Playground
trails, courts, fields, pool, playground, canoe launch
I-95/128 exit 2B to 138 N, R on River Street in Mattapan Square, entrance 0.4 miles on R, trails and launch at back R corner.

Ventura Park
walking
I-93 NB exit 9, past two stoplights and take next L, bear R onto Adams Street, cross over river into Dorchester and R on Adams Street, R on Medway Street, entrance on R just before Ventura Street.

Neponset River Reservation - Pope John Paul II Park
walking, paved bikepath, ball fields
http://www.state.ma.us/mdc/pjp.htm

Neponset River Reservation - Tenean Beach Park
swimming, beach, fishing, playground
I-93 NB exit 13 at end of ramp L on Victory Road, R on Freeport Street, L on Tenean Street, entrance ahead on L.

Victory Road Park / Commercial Point
walking, boat ramp
I-93 NB exit 13 at end of ramp R on Victory Road, trails start ahead on R, boat ramp further ahead L.

Neponset River Greenway - Granite Avenue Access
paved bike trail, fishing, canoe launch
I-93 to Exit 11, R onto Granite Avenue, Trail ahead just over bridge.
http://www.state.ma.us/mdc/lnrt.htm

QUINCY

Blue Hills Reservation - Shea Ice Rink
ice skating, hiking
I-93/128 exit 8, S 0.6 mi. on Willard Street, parking ahead on L.

Neponset River Reservation - Squantum Point
walking, fishing, birdwatching
I-93 NB exit 11 to Granite Avenue N (Dorchester), R on Hilltop Street, R on Gallivan Boulevard, bear R onto 3A S bridge, bear quick L on Quincy Shore Drive, quick R on ramp to Commander Shea Boulevard, R on Commander Shea, R on Seaport Drive, 2/3 around rotary onto Victory Road, the take first L, entrance is ahead.

Squaw Rock Conservation Area
walking, boat ramp, fishing
I-93 NB exit 11 to Granite Avenue N (Dorchester), R on Hilltop Street, R on Gallivan Boulevard, bear R onto 3A S bridge, bear quick L on Quincy Shore Drive, L on East Squantum Street, park on L side of street at sharp curve to the R.

Neponset River Reservation - Boston Scientific Waterfront Access
walking, fishing
I-93 NB exit 11 to Granite Avenue N (Dorchester), R on Hilltop Street, R on Gallivan Boulevard, bear R onto 3A S bridge, bear quick L on Quincy Shore Drive, quick R on ramp to Commander Shea Boulevard, R onto Commander Shea, parking and trail ahead on L near end of road.