Revere Beach Parkway

Revere Beach Parkway is a four-mile road that connects Medford with Revere Beach, passing through Everett and Chelsea. The route crosses multiple railroad lines and the Malden River with dedicated bridges built to accommodate this crossing.

Construction began in 1897 following a plan by Charles Eliot to connect inland communities with Revere Beach. It was part of a larger effort to create public green space across the Boston area.

The parkway was built as part of an effort to give working people access to free recreational spaces. Today, visitors can still see this idea reflected in the road's wide, open design that prioritizes movement and green space.

The parkway functions as Route 16 west of Route 1A and Route 145 east of that intersection, connecting the Greater Boston area with major transportation networks. Drivers should note that different sections have different route numbers, which can make navigation slightly confusing at first.

Original construction from 1897 is still visible in several places and was not completely replaced by modern improvements. This makes the parkway an open-air museum of engineering from the turn of the century.

Location: Medford

Location: Everett

Location: Chelsea

Location: Revere

GPS coordinates: 42.40208,-71.04458

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45