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Neponset Day 2026
Get Ready for Neponset Day!
August 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Rain date Sun. August 2)
DCR Neponset II Park, located at the corner of Granite Ave and Hill Top St. in Dorchester
Spend a summer day by the Neponset River with free activities, fresh air, and plenty to explore along the Greenway.
What’s Happening:
- On the Water
- Free canoeing & kayaking (boats provided)
- On Land
- Kids’ activities
- Environmental & science exhibits
- Food trucks & ice cream
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and stay awhile!
Exhibitors include:
- Boston Water & Sewer Commission
- City of Boston Planning Department
- DJ Mez
- Emerald City Plant Shop
- Espresso East
- Greater Boston Trout Unlimited
- Los Mambiseros
- Lower Neponset River Superfund Community Advisory Group
- Mass Department of Environmental Protection
- Mr. Kool ice cream
- Museum of Science
- Neponset Greenway Council
- Neponset Rowing Club and Milton Crew
- Papi’s Stuffed Sopapillas
- Paddle Boston
- Stone Living Lab
- Trike Called Funk
- X-Cel Conservation
- Zoo New England
Questions? Want to get involved? Email NepRWA Greenways Program Director, Andres Ripley, ripley@neponset.org
How do I get there?
Driving
There is no fee to park at the DCR lots at Neponset Park.
There is a parking lot at DCR Neponset II Park on Hill Top St., Dorchester, however, parking at DCR Neponset II Park is very limited.
Additional parking is available just a 1-minute drive up the street at DCR Pope John Paul Park.
From there, it is a 5-minute walk down the Greenway Trail to the park.
To get to the Pope John Paul parking lot, drive up Hill Top St. and take a right onto Hallet Street.
Public Transportation
Take any bus or train that will get you to Mattapan or Ashmont, and you can transfer from there.
- From Boston: Take the Red Line (outbound) to Ashmont, then transfer to the Mattapan Line and take that one stop to Cedar Grove Station. The park is about an 11-minute walk from there.
- You can also take the 215 bus from Ashmont to Hilltop Ave @ Granite Street
- From Mattapan: Take the Mattapan Line to the Cedar Grove Station.
- From Quincy: Take the 215 bus from Quincy Center bus stop to Hilltop Ave @ Granite Street
Biking
The Neponset Greenway Trail runs right through DCR Neponset Park.
Thanks to sponsors & partners!
