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Amesbury Riverwalk

Open to the publicPark · Amesbury, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Amesbury Riverwalk, Amesbury, Massachusetts
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Right now

A paved path for walkers and cyclists that follows the Lower Powow River from the Lower Millyard downtown out to the Carriagetown Marketplace shopping area, with only one street crossing along the way. Built in 1999 with the Coastal Trails Coalition.

What to expect

Trails
Paved path, easy/flat, running from the Lower Millyard to Carriagetown Marketplace (Stop and Shop), parallel to the Lower Powow River with only one street…
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Listed pet-friendly
Hours
Amesbury posts no city-wide closing time for its parks, preserves, ponds or playgrounds. Its code has no parks or public-grounds chapter at all, so there is no curfew to worry about. Lake Gardner Beach is the one exception, with its own…
Accessibility
Paved, flat surface suggests good step-free accessibility, though this is not explicitly confirmed by an official ADA statement.
Birdwatching
Allowed
Managed by
Amesbury Recreation Department 978-388-8137 · Website

Common questions

Is Amesbury Riverwalk open today?
Amesbury Riverwalk is a public park in Amesbury, MA. Posted hours: Amesbury posts no city-wide closing time for its parks, preserves, ponds or playgrounds. Its code has no parks or public-grounds chapter at all, so there is no curfew to worry about. Lake Gardner….
Is the Amesbury Riverwalk paved?
Yes, it is a paved path suitable for walking and biking, built in 1999.
Is there an entry fee at Amesbury Riverwalk?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Amesbury Riverwalk?
Listed pet-friendly
Is Amesbury Riverwalk wheelchair accessible?
Paved, flat surface suggests good step-free accessibility, though this is not explicitly confirmed by an official ADA statement.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.