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    Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

    4.4 (21 reviews)

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    Eric D.

    This is a super cool and unique place and a special preserve just outside of the city. It's easily reached by the blue line train getting off at Suffolk Downs I think it's called and just across the street. It's not a huge place, but it's important and it helps to preserve the natural tidal areas that used to surround the old city of Boston for numerous birds and other animals and plants. The main loop walking path is very easy to navigate and flat with a crushed stone pathways for easy navigation. If it's open don't forget to take on the scene from the observation deck area on the left side of the park.

    Julie R.

    This reservation is in East Boston? This is truly a natural wonder, among such a settled area. It was a good way to spend an hour walking around, checking out the trails. They are numbered but its fun to pick some random paths and go at your own pace or bring a picnic and throw a frisbee around. There is a tall watchtower on the north side that provides great views of Boston and Winthrop. There are areas around to bike or launch a kayak. The marsh was so clean and shallow that I actually took off my flip flops and got my feet wet to cool off. There are many picnic tables and benches along the way. The only thing that was distracting were the planes landing frequently very low and loud, besides that its nothing but peaceful. Go check it out! Free parking!

    Jay M.

    We must have been here when the landing paths were in our favor because we saw, but never heard any planes overhead. A beautiful, serene place. Nothing spectacular, but a strong sense of nature having its way amid winding paths with multi-colored vegetation, and waterways that reflect the wide-open sky. Only a hazy skyline of Boston, off in the distance. It's clean and feels safe, in the daytime anyway.

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    Great site for birding! Don't forget to bring mosquito repellent. The path is appropriate for people of all abilities

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