Dorchester Shores Reservation facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dorchester Shores Reservation
Dorchester Shores Reservation Location in Massachusetts
Location	Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Nearest city	Boston
Area	44 acres (18 ha)
Elevation	10 ft (3.0 m)
Established	1962
Operator	Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Website	Dorchester Shores Reservation

Dorchester Shores Reservation is a Massachusetts state park consisting of three non-contiguous areas totaling 44 acres (18 ha) along the eastern edge of the Dorchester section of Boston. The area is composed of beaches and a park along the extended mouth of the Neponset River: Savin Hill/Malibu Beach, Tenean Beach, and Victory Road Park. Savin Hill is adjacent to Malibu Beach and has been restored to its original Olmsted Brothers design. The reservation is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Activities and amenities

• Malibu Beach: Swimming and bathhouse.
• Savin Hill Beach: Swimming, sports fields, tot-lot playground.
• Tenean Beach: Swimming, playground, tennis and basketball courts.
• Victory Road Park: The park occupies a reclaimed landfill and is designed for passive use.
• The reservation also offers picnicking, restrooms, concessions, fishing, first aid, and information.