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Newton Park and Conservation Lands
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Leo J. Martin Golf Course and Riverside Park |
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LOCATION: Weston
and Newton Lower Falls.
Enter golf course from Park Road. From Washington St in Lower
Falls, turn right on Concord St, which becomes Park Road.
Enter Riverside Park from Recreation
Road off either Route 128 northbound (exit 23) or Park Road.
Location map
Trail map (Buy a trail guide)
Aerial
photo
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SIZE: 18 holes
LONGEST WALK : 0.3 miles in Riverside Park; in winter, 4 miles on skis or snowshoes
ADMINISTERED BY: Division
of Urban Parks and Recreation
FEATURES:
Situated on the banks of the Charles River,
the Leo J. Martin Golf Course began play in the 1930's.
During the winter months, the course is transformed
into a commercially run cross-country ski area, with equipment rental
and refreshments.
The Riverside
Park and canoe launch
is at the end of Recreation Road.
The headquarters of the Charles River Watershed Association is in the park.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Weston
Ski Track
Visit the golf course website
or call the course at 781-894-4903.
Fishing in Riverside Park
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