Franklin Park paths
?Franklin Park paths: 6.2 miles of bike paths in and around Boston, MA. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 90% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
6.2 mi · 90% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 Franklin Park, off Circuit Drive, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 500 feet away and a playground is about 550 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.
- Franklin Park (along the trail): 6 playgrounds, 5 restrooms and 7 parking lots
- Crawford St Playground (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Harambee Park (0.3 mi away): 2 playgrounds
- Southwest Corridor Park (0.4 mi away): 3 playgrounds
- William F. Flaherty Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Everett Street Playground (0.4 mi away): 3 playgrounds
- Johnson Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 2 playgrounds, 3 restrooms and 19 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
6.2 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
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 Franklin Park paths.
- American Legion Highway · 3.9 mi · score unknown
- Pierre Lallement Bike Path · 4.3 mi · kid score 80
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
- Deer Island Loop Trail · 2.7 mi · kid score 92
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