Stony Brook Reservation Parkways

Stony Brook Reservation Parkways consist of four connected roads including Dedham Parkway and Enneking Parkway that link different sections of the green space. The system provides access to hiking paths, athletic fields, and recreational areas throughout the reservation.

Construction of these parkways began in 1894 and continued until 1956 as a major regional project of the Metropolitan District Commission for Greater Boston. The system earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 for its significance as an early planning effort.

The parkways reflect early twentieth-century ideals about connecting open spaces with transportation, shaping how people moved and spent leisure time across the Boston area. Today, the curved paths and tree-lined corridors still influence how visitors experience the landscape.

The parkways are maintained for walkers and cyclists, with separate areas designated for different activities. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring the full network of paths.

West Boundary Road was completed in 1928 but has partially transformed into a hiking trail due to housing developments along its original route. This change reveals how land use in the region shifted over the decades.