One of the most popular attractions in Cutler Park Reservation is the Boardwalk Trail, a 1.5-mile loop that crosses marshes, ponds, and forests. The trail offers scenic views of the wildlife and plants that inhabit the park, as well as opportunities for birdwatching, fishing, and photography. The Boardwalk Trail is accessible year-round and suitable for all skill levels. It is also wheelchair-friendly and has benches along the way for resting. The trail starts and ends at the parking lot on Kendrick Street in Needham, Massachusetts.

Cutler Park Reservation is a 600-acre park located in Needham. It is the largest freshwater marsh on the middle Charles River. The park features eskers, or riverbeds formed inside a glacier, drumlins, and long hills formed by glaciers, and offers recreational activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, and birdwatching. The park features a 1.5-mile loop trail that circles Kendrick Pond, a boardwalk that crosses the marsh, and a picnic area with tables and grills. Cutler Park Reservation is open year-round from dawn to dusk, and admission is free.