The largest open stretch of the Charles River Basin parkland, in Lower Allston, centered on a restored 1950s amphitheater that hosts free summer concerts. The park also has a canoe/kayak put-in, a community garden, a spray fountain, a playground, and a wide lawn used for pickup volleyball and badminton.
What to expect
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed seasonal, warm months
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Charles River Reservation; amphitheater restored and run by Friends of Herter Park
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On site
Restroom
Portable restrooms on site, including an ADA-accessible unit
Picnic area
Open lawn used for picnics, volleyball, and badminton
Worth knowing
- The amphitheater was originally built in the late 1950s as the centerpiece of the Metropolitan Boston Arts Center, one of the region's earliest public-private cultural partnerships, and sat abandoned for years before restoration by Friends of Herter Park.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Christian A. Herter Park?
No, entry is free.