MDC Cutler Park
Cutler Park is a property of the Metropolitan District Commission and consists of two main areas accessible, respectively, from Needham and Dedham.The Needham section of Cutler Park is located on Kendrick Street on the edge of an Industrial/Office Park and consists primarily of a loop path around Kearney Pond. A branch off the pond loop path leads to the banks of the Charles River. A small (~16 cars) parking lot on Kendrick Street serves this portion of the park.
Directions: Exit 19B (Highland Avenue, westbound) from I-95 (SR 128). Left at first Traffic Light onto Hunting Rd. Approx 0.7 mile, left at traffic light onto Kendrick Street. Parking lot entrance on the right shortly after the first traffic light.
The Dedham section of Cutler Park is located off of Great Plain Avenue/Needham Street and consists primarily of paths through marshland of the Charles River. The paths are somewhat elevated and are generally dry except during Spring high water periods.
Directions: Exit 18 from I-95 (SR 128). Turn eastbound on Great Plain Avenue towards Dedham and Boston. Approximately 0.8 mile on your right, turn into Claybank Road, a short dead-end street. Park on the street being careful not to block access for residents. Cross Needham Street (carefully!); Park entrance is directly opposite Claybank Road.