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Sailboats along the Charles

Charles River reservation
 
Public Mooring and Landing

Public Boat Mooring (seasonal permit)
60 slots are available at Land Boulevard, downstream from Longfellow Bridge, on a first-come, first-served basis. Notice of availability is posted in the newspapers in March; you must have your own anchor and mooring ball. Mooring season runs from May 15 through November 13.

All moorings must be out of the water by November 13th.

All applications must be in by May 1st. Lottery for moorings will be held on May 4th. Applications are also available at 251 Causeway from March 20 through May 1.

Public Boat Launching Ramp
Daly Recreational Center, Nonantum Road, Brighton.

Public Landings

  • Clarendon Street, Back Bay
  • Hatch Shell, Embankment Road
  • Pinckney Street, Back Bay
  • Brooks Street at Nonantum Road, Brighton
  • Artesani Playground off Soldiers Field Road, Brighton
  • Charles River Dam at the Museum of Science
  • Watertown Square, Charles River Road.
 

Concerts
Rowing
Canoeing
Sailing
Rowing
Boat Ramp
Playgrounds
Athletic Fields
Picnic Areas
Bike Paths
Tennis Courts
Swimming Pools
Skating Rink