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Forest Street Park

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Waltham, MA
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An 11-acre city conservation parcel along Forest Street between Gann Academy and the Girl Scouts' Cedar Hill Reservation, protecting a stream that drains from Mount Enoch into Clematis Brook and provides habitat for painted turtles.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
No gate.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Waltham Conservation Commission 781-314-3845 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

Not here

No info kiosk
Not confirmed.

Common questions

What makes this parcel protected?
A stream running from Mount Enoch through the site connects to Clematis Brook and supports painted turtles, a state species of special concern, which keeps the wetland under state protection.
Is there an entry fee at Forest Street Park?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Forest Street Park?
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (exact trailhead/parking location, dogs policy, accessibility detail). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.