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Riverway Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Boston, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverway Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Riverway Park
“Currently and for another month there is a beautiful are exhibit by the Longwood T stop, by Studio without Wall featuring 16 beautiful art pieces.”
“perfect place to go for a run, look at some ducks, and enjoy the scenery.”
“it’s a little park tucked away from all view of traffic, so it’s quiet and nice, and in the fall the trees are soooo pretty.”
A great place for walking, running and spending free time.Some of the views were fascinating🖼💫🏞
perfect place to go for a run, look at some ducks, and enjoy the scenery. it’s a little park tucked away from all view of traffic, so it’s quiet and nice, and in the fall the trees are soooo pretty.
Biked here taking the sidewalk from Brookline near Corey Hill, then biked up and down both sides of the river, had a picnic, checked out the art, said hello to the geese. Only complaint, not worth taking off a star for this great destination, the access on the Boston end is poor for cyclists and pedestrians.
Undoubtedly my favorite place in Boston. This place has nice spots for photography and taking a morning or evening stroll. You can see loads of runners and joggers in this area. Apart from that its an awesome, quite place. I went on the day of christmas and it was an amazing feeling.
Trail conditions & character
“Currently and for another month there is a beautiful are exhibit by the Longwood T stop, by Studio without Wall featuring 16 beautiful art pieces.”
“it’s a little park tucked away from all view of traffic, so it’s quiet and nice, and in the fall the trees are soooo pretty.”
Plan your run at Riverway Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteboston.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11:30 pm |
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