Magazine Beach Access
Magazine Beach Access
Magazine Beach offers a car-top boat launch for kayaking and canoeing on the Charles River, along with an ADA-accessible canoe/kayak launch installed in 2018.
The 17-acre park features free parking, picnic areas, walking paths, and is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation with ongoing improvements including new docks and observation decks completed in 2026.
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