Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Nature preserve · East Boston

Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

Nature preserve · East Boston

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1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128

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Belle Isle Marsh Reservation by null
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Observe wildlife, planes, and city views from towers.  

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1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128 Get directions

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1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128 Get directions

+1 617 727 5350
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wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Last updated

Aug 7, 2025

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On the Grid : Belle Isle Marsh Reservation

"The reservation, open year-round, preserves 152 acres of the 241-acre Belle Isle Marsh, the last remaining salt marsh in Boston. Its protected waters are a breeding ground for numerous fish and shellfish, as well as for native vegetation. Formerly an island, Belle Isle was Hog's Island (later Breeds Island), one of the islands that was joined to make East Boston. It offers a view of wildlife rarely seen in a metropolitan area. You can take a guided informational walk--well worth it--and scan the marsh, Logan Airport, and the nearby town of Winthrop from an observation tower. There's a second tower hidden in the marsh, if you can find it. Be mindful that it is marsh land so, especially in the summer, prepare for mosquitos and if you plan on following any of the paths that lead into the reeds, ticks too." - Nick DiStefano

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Liz Arroyo

Google
Many mosquitoes I recommend not wearing short clothing, please do not bring your pets here after a walk with my dog ​​when I returned home I found 12 ticks to be exact.

Leah T.

Google
I’m a photographer and i absolutely love having sessions here. This place is huge with so much grounds to explore! Free parking Approach entrance slowly as it is so easy to miss. Note the park doesnt actually close at 4, it closes at dusk! Follow my photography on IG @lnportraits.co

Francisco Verón Ferreira

Google
This is a beautiful ecosystem. It's so hard finding a place like this in Boston. Matter of fact, there are no other places like this in Boston. The silence, the smell of nature, the hints and peeks of wildlife around you, it's all just a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's been a long time since I've been in a place that's so alive. Parks and forests lack the biodiversity and fauna that the marsh biome provides. Make yourself a favor and take some time to disconnect and explore this site. Make sure to go into the meadow, too! (That's where the wildlife is)

Wanyu Huang

Google
Went there over Thanksgiving - such a vast place, as if you're in another world from Boston downtown. It was cold, humid, and windy (so need to be careful of quick lose of power for your cell phone). Later on, I read the beginning Thoerou's 'Cape Cod', illustrating that most Boston *used to be like this before the colonization of Europeans, and the grass was accordingly described as 'poverty grass', as this type of view cannot easily be seen elsewhere except for coastal area. In fact, I also learned that this is the last salt water marsh in Boston today. It's close to the airport, so you can still stand on the path, and watch the planes.

Darius C

Google
Great place to walk around and see all times of birds and scenery. One of Boston and another of the Marsh from different viewpoints. If you are into airplanes this is another great place where you can watch them and grab some pretty good photos. They fly low enough you can make the names of each airline company that is out there. So grab a picnic and a camera and enjoy the sights and sounds

Andrew Guilfoyle

Google
I never wood have expected to see a wild deer in the Belle Isle marsh reserve but now I have on the Winthrop side

Bryan Nolan

Google
The Blue Line I was riding back from Revere went out of service at Orient Heights and the shuttle busses were taking way too long to help, so I stumbled across Belle Isle Marsh and couldn't have been more pleased!

Niles Lashway

Google
Beautiful place in east Boston. Easy fun trails with well placed picnic tables. Just go in the cooler months or cover up as the mosquitoes are unreal.