Charles River Peninsula is a 30-acre Trustees of Reservations property where the Charles River bends nearly 180 degrees around a wooded, birch-and-hemlock shoreline that rises to an open former farm field. A roughly one-mile loop trail circles the field and follows the riverbank, with a scenic overlook and an old foundation and chimney along the way.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 1.16 miles of trail total, with a roughly 1-mile loop around the field and a narrow footpath tracking the riverbank; natural dirt surface, easy walking
Dogs
Off-leash permitted under voice control, except April 1 through August 15 when dogs must be leashed to protect nesting grassland birds
Banned now · back August 15Hours
Sunrise to sunset, daily
Accessibility
Not detailed by the Trustees; the loop trail is natural-surface, not paved
Dog Walking
Allowed leash required Apr 1-Aug 15
Cross Country Skiing
Allowed winter
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations, Charles River Valley region
508-785-0339 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Can I put in a kayak at Charles River Peninsula?
Yes, the state-run Red Wing Bay boat launch sits right next to the Trustees parking lot on Fisher Street, so paddlers use the same entrance as hikers.
Are dogs allowed off leash?
Under voice control most of the year, yes, but leashes are required from April 1 through August 15 while grassland birds are nesting in the field.
Where do I park at Charles River Peninsula?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Charles River Peninsula?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Charles River Peninsula?
Off-leash permitted under voice control, except April 1 through August 15 when dogs must be leashed to protect nesting grassland birds
Is Charles River Peninsula wheelchair accessible?
Not detailed by the Trustees; the loop trail is natural-surface, not paved