A DCR-owned riverside park on Riverside Drive with tennis and lit pickleball courts, a playground and a car-top canoe/kayak launch onto the Charles River. It was renamed in 2009 for longtime Selectboard member and state representative Marie-Louise Kehoe.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed ice-free months, typically spring through fall
Managed by
DCR, in the Upper Charles River Reservation system
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On site
Playground
Playground on site
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Riverdale Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Riverdale Park?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Riverdale Park?
DCR park regulations generally prohibit open fires outside designated grills and glass containers in swimming areas; no beach or swim area exists here so these mainly affect picnicking.