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Neponset River Reservation

Truman Pkwy
Milton, MA 02186

617-727-5290

Open year round dawn to dusk. The Neponset River, unlike the Charles and Mystic Rivers, remains a natural estuary with extensive marshlands at its mouth and significant freshwater wetlands along much of its upstream length. It provides an unusually rich and diverse habitat for both plants and animals including a number of threatened and endangered species. The estuarine portion of the Neponset River upstream of Granite Avenue is characterized by extensive tidal marshes. Granite bound for Boston from Quincy was transferred by early railroad to boats at a pier on the Milton Shore. This segment of the river offers interesting canoeing and nature study opportunities.

ActivitiesHikingThe 2-mile Quincy Riverwalk path offers spectacular views of the estuary and the city of Boston.All Activities at Neponset River ReservationBikingBoating (non-motorized)Boating (motorized)Canoeing and kayakingFishingHikingFacilities at Neponset River ReservationBoat ramp (car top)Educational programsPlaygroundsSpray decks & wading poolsWeddings

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