Once transatlantic seaplane airliner arrived here at Revere airport, today it's a beautiful nature reservation. The Northern Strand Community Trail leads right along.
Pearce Lake Beach is a sandy swimming beach with roped-off swim zones. The Department of Conservation and Recreation tests the water weekly, and a lifeguard is on duty in the summer to keep watch.
Off the beaten path a bit, Forest River Park has a large parking lot to help coordinate if you have a ground team. Summer of 2022 it should also open a public pool, after being closed generations.
Walden Pond has several trails running through the woods and along the lake, including a dam that helps control the water level. It’s a good spot for a straightforward hike …