A 4.1-mile linear park and rail-trail built over the old Orange Line/Amtrak corridor, running from Back Bay through Roxbury to Forest Hills in JP, stringing together bike paths, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, and community gardens along the way; several seeded playgrounds in this dataset (Johnson Playground, Jackson Square Playground) are physically part of it.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free, no admission
Hours
Open access, no gate; DCR parks generally do not post site-specific hours for linear trail corridors
Accessibility
Main path is paved and used for biking/walking; a fully accessible route end-to-end is not separately confirmed
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
What's in the park along its length?
11 playgrounds, 2 spray pools, 7 basketball courts, 5 tennis courts, 2 street hockey rinks, 2 amphitheaters, and about 6 miles of paths, strung along the old rail corridor from Back Bay to Forest Hills.
Is there an entry fee at Southwest Corridor Park?
Yes, Free, no admission
Can I bring my dog to Southwest Corridor Park?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
Is Southwest Corridor Park wheelchair accessible?
Main path is paved and used for biking/walking; a fully accessible route end-to-end is not separately confirmed
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