Belle Isle Marsh Reservation protects Boston's last large unfilled salt marsh; the Revere-side Short Beach Tract is reached via a small paved parking lot on Winthrop Avenue, separate from the reservation's main entrance in East Boston, with a raised walkway (the Kilmartin Walkway) crossing the marsh.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed on a leash no longer than ten feet, and on-leash in all parking areas. No more than four dogs per person. Clean up and carry out the waste. DCR's page for this reservation adds that all pets must be on a leash or in a…
Accessibility
Landscaped, stone-dust and asphalt multi-use trails with handicap access noted at the main (East Boston) entrance; the Revere-side Summer Street trailhead crosses a raised causeway not described as accessible.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Non-Motorized Boating
Allowed year-round
Hiking/Walking
Allowed year-round
What's here
Not here
No picnic area
No picnic facilities identified; site is a conservation marsh with limited built infrastructure
No drinking water
No drinking water facility identified for the Revere-side entrance
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Revere access)?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Revere access)?
Dogs must be leashed on a leash no longer than ten feet, and on-leash in all parking areas. No more than four dogs per person. Clean up and carry out the waste. DCR's page for this reservation adds that all pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.
Is Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Revere access) wheelchair accessible?
Landscaped, stone-dust and asphalt multi-use trails with handicap access noted at the main (East Boston) entrance; the Revere-side Summer Street trailhead crosses a raised causeway not described as accessible.
What rules should I know at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Revere access)?
Marsh surface is soft, tidally flooded, and ecologically sensitive; visitors should stay on designated trails/boardwalks.