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
Hours
Year-round, roughly 9:00am to dusk
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
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
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)?
Yes, Free.
Can I bring my dog to Belle Isle Marsh Reservation (Revere access)?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
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.
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