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
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.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Waltham Conservation Commission
781-314-3845 · WebsiteGetting 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.