Directions to our Newton: Historic Boathouse location

2401 Commonwealth Ave,
Newton MA 02466
Latitude: N 42° 20′ 40.7184″; Longitude: W 71° 15′ 34.884″

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Parking at our Newton Boathouse

The tiny parking lot adjacent to the boathouse is only for visitors with disabilities, customers purchasing items at our Paddling Store, and pickup or drop-off of passengers and boats. All other parking, including parking for rentals and classes, is across the river in the free Norumbega Road lot, a short 5-minute round trip. From our boathouse parking lot, take every right (onto Rt. 30 West, Rt. 128 Northbound entrance, Norumbega Road, and into the parking lot), then use the stairs at the far end of the lot to return to Rt. 30 and cross the bridge. Thanks very much!

Directions by Public Transit: From the MBTA Green Line

Take the MBTA Green Line (D train) to Riverside. Cross the parking lot and turn left onto Grove St. Bear left onto Hancock St. Turn left onto Woodland and then turn left onto Auburn St. Follow Auburn until it meets Commonwealth Ave. We are across the street. The distance is approximately 1.2 miles and usually takes about 20 minutes to walk.

Driving Directions From the North or South on Rt. 128

Take Exit 24 (Route 30). Turn right onto Rt. 30 (Commonwealth Ave) East. Our brown boathouse is 200 yards down on the left. See directions to the parking area above.

Driving Directions From the West

Take the MassPike to Exit 14 (Rt. 128/I-95/Rt. 30). Stay left through the toll (follow signs for I-95 North) and before reaching the highway take Exit 24 for Rt. 30. Turn right onto Rt. 30 (Commonwealth Ave) East. Our brown boathouse is 100 yards down on the left. See directions to the parking area above.

Driving Directions From the East (including Boston)

Take the MassPike to Exit 15 (Rt. 128/I-95/Rt. 30). Stay right through the toll (follow signs for I-95 North) and before reaching the highway take Exit 24 for Rt. 30. Turn right onto Rt. 30 (Commonwealth Ave) East. Our brown boathouse is 100 yards down on the left. See directions to the parking area above.