Dorchester
Neponset II Park
Designed through a community process, the Neponset II Park provides access to the Neponset River Salt Marsh, one of the few remaining extensive salt marshes within the Boston area. Just north of Granite Avenue, three cleaned up former industrial/commercial properties acquired by the Department of Conservation and Recreation are the site for the new Neponset II Park along the existing Neponset River Greenway multi-use trail. The new park provides direct access to the Neponset River for non-motorized boats. Amenities include a dock for non-motorized boats, benches, interpretive signage, spray-fountain for children, drinking fountain, and landscaping. There are parking spaces for visitors and public restrooms in season. The Neponset River Greenway multi-use trail, opened since 2002, goes along the edge of the marsh and is part of the 2 1/2 mile trail from Tenean Beach to Central Avenue in Milton. The trail through the marsh has benches, interpretive signage, and trash barrels.
The Neponset Estuary and Marshes are designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern. While providing ample opportunities to observe wildlife, the marshes are important nursery habitat for smelt and productive shellfish beds. Wide varieties of birds visit these marshes during their seasonal migrations and some species nest here. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is also restoring the Neponset River Salt Marsh on the Lower Neponset River.
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Contact Information:
Name: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Phone: 617-626-1250
URL: http://www.state.ma.us/dcr
