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  • 5/5 Ahmed D. 3 years ago on Google
    So beautiful, clean, quiet, peaceful, easy to park and nice location. during the Covid-19 time, it was the gate that took me to beauty of the world that I was living in without appreciate what I have. I highly recommend who ever want to enjoy the life at this time to go there.
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  • 5/5 Jo S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this walk.
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  • 5/5 Nate N. 2 years ago on Google
    Gem of a playground behind the Perkin’s School in Watertown. The playground is right next to the Charles River!
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  • 4/5 Bhavjit G. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice trail and great view of the river. Mixed trail walking, dog walkers, bicyclists and kids. A mid size children's park for 1-8 year olds. Three picnic tables with benches close to the trail. I did not see a public restroom or Water fountain but there maybe a coffee store nearby. Good spot for spotting wild life on the river and it's quiet. The trail is shaded by trees making it a comfortable walk in July.
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  • 5/5 Sarah O. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a gorgeous walking trail along the river. There are some piers to fish from, and a few spots to sit, and a couple different play areas for kids. One area has a playground with a basketball court that has 4 baskets. Another is a clearing with canoes for kids to sit on, and an outdoor xylophone. The xylephone sticks are strung to it, so they aren't taken away by weather or someone who thinks they're funny. A neat touch: the xylephone notes have braille on them. The trails could use more benches, and I didn't spot any trash cans besides the one along the streets are the start. It could use some lights for the night, too. Make sure to use bug repellant.
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  • 4/5 Michelle 4 months ago on Google
    The Riverwalk is a lovely area for walker's, joggers and bikers to enjoy. In recent years Watertown has installed a raised path, lookouts w/benches and a bridge near the Waltham stretch. They're currently working on the section near the park/playground and path parallel to the old Arsenal Mall. There is much work that still needs to be done. There are many sections along the path that need to be widened (not ADA compliant) , paved, benches, Picnic tables, lighting for safety and trash / recycling barrels at every entrance are especially needed to cut back on litter in the river. Other additions that would improve the path would be educational placards or monuments to tell the history (this section of the path has a rich Native American history), sculptures / art installments, healthpath equipment and better markings along the trail with downloadable maps would be very helpful additions. The sprinkler park real neads to be redone and pool area looks quite underwhelming.

  • 5/5 Michael P. F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a nice place to walk or run along the river. Plenty of basketball hoops and family oriented with a playground.

  • 3/5 Thavy H. 7 months ago on Google
    The trail is good for a short walk albeit unpleasant smell from the river! Beautiful view of the river! A chance to take a photo with a boat on the ground!

  • 5/5 Erika D. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a beautiful trail with a lot of benches, boardwalk offshoots, bridges, playgrounds, and art installations along the walk. It is paved in most areas, dirt, and gravel in the rest. This is a great trail to walk along in the summer because the trees provide shade. Just remember to bring bug spray because the water doesn't move fast and it can become very buggy. There are a lot of free parking spots along the part in downtown watertown, but they are 2 hour maximum. So watch your time!

  • 5/5 Jack B. 1 year ago on Google
    What an oasis of hidden nature right in city. You can walk, run, bike the trails, identify trees, sit by the backs or on benches and read. I like to read learning over the bridge, resting my arms on the rails looking down at the Charles flow by and the tall grass under the water move with the tide. In summer, you step in and the world gets quiet and it cools off 10 degrees. There's a few super secret parking spaces for this. I'd tell you my favorite - but then it wouldn't be a secret anymore, nevermind super-secret. You'll find them if you look.

  • 5/5 Michael P. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a nice walk and put together a small sculpture

  • 5/5 Gaguk Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Historic Park with Braille reader friendly

  • 5/5 Mark A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a quiet walk along the water. There's some construction but it is not a big deal. Areas for children to play and basketball courts too. Good parking.

  • 4/5 Kai K. 2 years ago on Google
    Soothing walk

  • 5/5 Tori E. 4 years ago on Google
    Most beautiful, peaceful place ever........Luv,Luv,Luv it. Relax,walk canoeing or just enjoying good old people watching.

  • 4/5 Mary M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot but people need to take their trash with them. Need to emphasize "carry in, carry out".

  • 5/5 Pranay T. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a really fun place and combines the best of a park, a trail, and a waterfront. The 2 hour parking alongside Charles River road is very helpful. Perfect for A Walk to Remember


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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