The Waltham-side northern section of the 303-acre Beaver Brook Reservation, a DCR-managed state parkland straddling Waltham and Belmont with flat, forested terrain, glacial rock outcroppings, ponds, and a waterfall along carriage-road trails.
What to expect
Entry fee
None; free DCR reservation. checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet, with no more than four per person, and are not allowed in DCR parking areas.
Hours
No gate; open access.
Accessibility
Carriage-road loops are wide and mostly flat, but not confirmed as formally ADA-designated in the north section.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed per MA freshwater fishing regulations, unconfirmed for this specific pond
Managed by
MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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No info kiosk
No kiosk/map box confirmed at north-section entrances.
Worth knowing
- Beaver Brook Reservation, created in 1893, was the first reservation established by the Metropolitan Park Commission, the predecessor to today's DCR.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Beaver Brook North Reservation?
None; free DCR reservation.
Can I bring my dog to Beaver Brook North Reservation?
Dogs are welcome on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet, with no more than four per person, and are not allowed in DCR parking areas.
Is Beaver Brook North Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Carriage-road loops are wide and mostly flat, but not confirmed as formally ADA-designated in the north section.