Deer Island Park paths
91Deer Island Park paths: 1.6 miles of bike paths in and around Boston, MA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 99% of it is away from cars. There's restrooms and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public playgrounds within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 91 out of 100.
1.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 99% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Deer Island Park, off Tafts Avenue, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 350 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Deer Island Park (along the trail): 3 restrooms and 2 parking lots
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Deer Island Park paths.
- Deer Island Loop Trail · 2.7 mi · kid score 92
More Boston trails
- Encore Riverwalk · 0.6 mi · kid score 99
- Charles River Esplanade paths · 2.2 mi · kid score 98
- Millennium Park paths · 4.0 mi · kid score 94
- East Boston Greenway · 1.2 mi · kid score 93
- Mass Central Rail Trail · 2.4 mi · kid score 86
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