Known locally as the Bade Canoe Launch, this is a canoe and kayak put-in on the Neponset River tucked in the back corner of an office-park parking lot off Route 1, with a short walk down to the water's edge.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Paddle
Allowed ice-free months
Managed by
Norwood Conservation Commission
781-762-1240 x6054 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is 'Neponset River Access' an official name?
The town's own conservation-lands list calls this spot the Bade Canoe Launch; 'Neponset River Access' describes what it is rather than its formal name.
Can I just walk down to look at the river here, or is it only for boats?
Yes, visitors also walk down to the river's edge here without launching a boat.
Is there an entry fee at Neponset River Access?
No, entry is free.