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Rose Kennedy Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,105 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 Rose Kennedy Greenway'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.
Bustling urban park providing open lawns, benches, fountains & paved pathways amid waterfront views.
What runners say about Rose Kennedy Greenway
“There was light rain and an overcast during my visit to this well maintained urban green space.”
“Beautiful place to enjoy some relaxing grass and lounging on your way to or from some of the most iconic boston landmarks!”
I've visited several times in the last couple of years and I have always enjoyed the walk, especially at night 🌃 with the lights. Well kept gardens, the huge water fountain that kids play in, the carousel 🎠 that I so want my kids to ride, the spacious lawns and what I enjoy most, other than parking 🅿️, it's free 🆓!!
A true Boston treasure. I would argue that aside from the Red Sox, it is the BEST summer attraction for kids. Have them wear a bathing suit and hike it end to end visiting all the water parks along the way. Ride the carousel, eat at the food trucks, take in all the beautiful art and horticulture.
Such a wonderful place! We brought our four kids and it was perfect. The only downside is there are no bathrooms.Always fun to stroll around if the weather's nice. Great people watching.Wonderfully laid out.Very safe, clean, open area to cool off or enjoy grassy areas.Great place to walk around with somebody you love..
Great place to spend lunchtime or the whole day the gardens are beautiful!!!!!!it so nice to see bunny rabbits running around the gardens the middle of Boston and wat a surprise a bird of prey peregrine falcon eating lunch (pigeon) in the northern Greenway he kept on eating as people strolled by
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place to enjoy some relaxing grass and lounging on your way to or from some of the most iconic boston landmarks!”
“A nice place to take a walk and kids also get to enjoy water fountains.”
“I've visited several times in the last couple of years and I have always enjoyed the walk, especially at night 🌃 with the lights.”
Plan your run at Rose Kennedy Greenway
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiterosekennedygreenway.org
- Phone+1 617-292-0020
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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