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Charles River Reservation

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Dedham, MA
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The stretch of DCR's Upper Charles River Reservation running through Dedham, connecting Riverdale Park, Cutler Park and Whitcomb Woods along the river. It is a corridor of trails and car-top boat access rather than one single site.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
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
Fishing
Allowed year-round, subject to state fishing regulations
Managed by
DCR, Upper Charles River Reservation 617-698-1802 · Website

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Charles River Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Charles River Reservation?
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).

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (location detail (this segment spans several discontinuous parcels), parking, hours). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.