A town-owned, 1.3-mile inactive rail corridor running from near East Street and Gonzalez Field toward Readville, currently a rough, informal walking path rather than a built trail. Dedham voters narrowly rejected a 2020 referendum to fund a paved, lit, ADA-accessible version, so what exists on the ground today is unimproved.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dedham requires that a dog in any street or public place be restrained by a chain or leash no longer than 10 feet and kept under the control of a person able to manage it.
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible in its current unimproved state; a paved, accessible surface was the rejected 2020 proposal, not the built condition.
Managed by
Dedham Parks and Recreation Commission
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Parking
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Common questions
Is the Dedham Rail Trail actually built?
Not as a formal trail. The corridor exists and is walkable, but a 2020 town referendum to fund paving, lighting and full accessibility failed by a narrow margin, so it remains an informal path.
Is there an entry fee at Dedham Rail Trail Corridor?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Dedham Rail Trail Corridor?
Dedham requires that a dog in any street or public place be restrained by a chain or leash no longer than 10 feet and kept under the control of a person able to manage it.
Is Dedham Rail Trail Corridor wheelchair accessible?
Not ADA accessible in its current unimproved state; a paved, accessible surface was the rejected 2020 proposal, not the built condition.
What rules should I know at Dedham Rail Trail Corridor?
Surface is informal and can be uneven or overgrown in places since it was never built out as a formal trail.