offered by
Department of Conservation & Recreation
related to
Canoeing and Kayaking
Hiking in Massachusetts
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Pope John Paul II Park Reservation

Address

Hallet Street, Boston, MA 02124
directions 

Phone

(617) 727-6034
Download Neponset River Greenway map 
Transit friendly
Accessible
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

Once a landfill, Pope John Paul II Park now offers picnicking, trails, athletic fields, and more. This is also a good place to look for birds and wildlife, which have also benefited from the restoration.

Hours

Dawn to dusk

Parking

Free parking is available on-site.

Activities

Two juvenile birds perched on a rock.

Bird watching

Spot the ducks, egrets, herons, and other birds that have returned to the park.

All Activities

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Bird watching

Facilities

  • Athletic fields
    • Soccer
  • Picnic areas
  • Playgrounds
  • Restrooms

Accessibility

  • Hiking
    • Paved
  • Picnicking

Related Parks

Neponset River Reservation 
Quincy Shores Reservation 
Squantum Point Park 
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