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Old Harbor Reservation

Details unconfirmedPark · Boston, MA
Right now

An Olmsted-era DCR parkway reservation, Day Boulevard, Columbia Road and Old Colony Avenue, that protects the Old Harbor shoreline from Castle Island south to Columbia Point. Its Harbor Point stretch (sometimes called Old Harbor Park) is a mile-long linear waterfront park with a granite harbor map overlook, stone water-access stairs and a small beach, connecting the JFK Library to the south end of Carson Beach.

What to expect

Trails
Paved multi-use path runs the length of the reservation (part of the South Boston Harborwalk / Day Boulevard path)
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free, open public parkway/park
Swim
Allowed summer
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Picnic area
Picnic tables noted at the Harbor Point stretch
Benches

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Old Harbor Reservation?
Yes, Free, open public parkway/park

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (precise address, parking answer, authority contact). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.