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Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Open to the publicPark · Boston, MA
Right now

Pope John Paul II Park Reservation is a 66-acre DCR park reclaimed from a former landfill and drive-in on the Neponset River, with restored salt marsh, picnic areas, soccer fields, walking paths, and a public dock with a canoe/kayak launch.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed
Entry fee
Free, no entry fee; free on-site parking
Hours
Dawn to dusk, year-round
Accessibility
Accessible paths through the park
Kayak
Allowed not restricted; ice-free months typical
Fishing
Allowed year-round, per MA fishing regs
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR Website

Getting in

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

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Pope John Paul II Park Reservation?
Yes, Free, no entry fee; free on-site parking
Is Pope John Paul II Park Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Accessible paths through the park

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.