Neponset Valley Parkway, Boston

Name: Neponset Valley Parkway
Address: Boston, United States

#268 among attractions in Boston

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The Neponset Valley Parkway is a historic parkway in southern Boston and Milton, Massachusetts, United States. It is a connecting parkway in the Greater Boston area's network, providing a connection between the Blue Hills Reservation, Neponset River Reservation, and the Stony Brook Reservation. The parkway was constructed between 1898 and 1929 with design assistance from Charles Eliot and the Olmsted Brothers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. ()

Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°14'4"N, 71°7'21"W

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Hyde Park (Readville)Boston United States

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Neponset Valley Parkway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eustis Estate, Paul's Bridge, Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Readville.

0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
Eustis Estate, Milton
22 min walk • The Eustis Estate is a historic family estate on Canton Avenue in Milton, Massachusetts. Its centerpiece is the mansion house of William Ellery Channing Eustis, an eclectic Late Victorian stone building designed by preeminent architect William Ralph Emerson and constructed in 1878.
~40 ftSE
Bridge
Paul's Bridge, Boston
1 min walk • Paul's Bridge is a stone bridge carrying the Neponset Valley Parkway over the Neponset River between Milton and southern Boston, Massachusetts. It was built in 1849 by Thomas Hollis, Jr. of Milton, but was later reconstructed using the original materials. It replaced the earlier Hubbard's Bridge, and a subsequent Paul's Bridge.
1.1 miS
42°13'7"N • 71°7'7"W
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
29 min walk • Hiking trail, Nature and wildlife, Museum
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Readville, Boston
22 min walk • Readville is part of the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston. Readville's zip code is 02136. It was called Dedham Low Plains from 1655 until renaming in 1847 after mill owner James Read. It was part of Dedham until 1867. It is served by Readville station on the MBTA Commuter Rail.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Wakefield Estate, Milton
20 min walk • The Wakefield Estate, formerly the Davenport Estate, is a historic country estate on Brush Hill Road in Milton, Massachusetts. The estate was owned and developed by the Davenport family for over 300 years before being taken over by its present ownership, a charitable trust.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Brush Hill Historic District, Milton
26 min walk • The Brush Hill Historic District is a residential historic district along Brush Hill Road in Milton, Massachusetts. It extends on the north side of the road from Dana Avenue to Brush Hill Lane, and on the south side from Bradlee Road to Robbins Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Neponset Valley Parkway?

Nearby attractions include Paul's Bridge, Boston (1 min walk), Wakefield Estate, Milton (20 min walk), Readville, Boston (22 min walk), Eustis Estate, Milton (22 min walk).

How to get to Neponset Valley Parkway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Neponset Valley Parkway:

Bus

Hyde Park Ave @ Wolcott Square • Lines: 32 (15 min walk)

Train

Readville (16 min walk)

Neponset Valley Parkway, Boston

Facts and practical information

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Neponset Valley Parkway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Eustis Estate, Milton

Paul's Bridge, Boston

Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton

Readville, Boston

Wakefield Estate, Milton

Brush Hill Historic District, Milton

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Neponset Valley Parkway?

How to get to Neponset Valley Parkway by public transport?