A 10-acre riverside green space where the Aberjona River runs through what was once an Olmsted-firm-designed landscape. Decades of neglect let it deteriorate, and the town is now partway through an ecological restoration of the riverbank and its short trail network.
What to expect
Dogs
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Winchester Conservation Commission / DPW
781-721-7152 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is the park being renovated?
Yes. Winchester's Select Board endorsed an ecological restoration of the Aberjona River through the park in 2022, aiming to bring back a more natural riverine environment, and mitigation plantings have been proposed near the Washington Street side of the park.
Is there an entry fee at Davidson Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Davidson Park?
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells Reservation)
What rules should I know at Davidson Park?
Active ecological restoration work may temporarily close sections of the riverbank.