Winthrop Shore Drive

Winthrop Shore Drive is a mile-long parkway that runs along the Atlantic Ocean with a wide promenade suitable for walking and cycling. The landscaped grounds provide direct access to the shore and allow visitors to experience coastal views at a leisurely pace.

The parkway was designed by landscape architect Charles Eliot in the 1890s and completed in 1900 as part of a regional park system. It represented an early effort to create public waterfront access for the Boston metropolitan area.

The parkway functions as part of the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston, connecting multiple public recreational spaces in the region.

The parkway is accessible via the MBTA Blue Line to Orient Heights station, with bus connections nearby. Wear appropriate footwear for walking on paved surfaces, especially during wet weather.

The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 for its early 20th-century landscape design, a detail many visitors overlook. This designation recognizes how the parkway was carefully planned to balance natural features with public use.

Location: Winthrop

GPS coordinates: 42.37056,-70.96806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40