Rooted in History: Beaver Brook’s Tree Walk
Did you know one of the area’s most unique outdoor experiences is just steps from Waverley Oaks Park?
With direct access to Beaver Brook Reservation, tenants and visitors at our 65-acre mixed-use campus can enjoy a peaceful escape into nature any time of year. Among the reservation’s many highlights is the Self-Guided Tree Walk – an educational trail that celebrates the beauty, history, and importance of the trees that shape this remarkable landscape.
The Tree Walk introduces visitors to 34 different species of trees, showcasing the incredible diversity found throughout Beaver Brook Reservation.
Along the trail, interpretive signs share fascinating information about each tree’s unique characteristics, ecological importance, cultural history, and role in the urban environment.
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply enjoying a lunchtime stroll, the Tree Walk offers a chance to slow down, learn something new, and see the landscape from a different perspective.
A LIVING LEGACY OF THE WAVERLEY OAKS
The reservation was established in 1893 as the first reservation created by the Metropolitan Parks Commission – today’s Department of Conservation and Recreation – to protect the legendary Waverley Oaks, a grove of 22 towering white oak trees that had become a treasured natural landmark.
It has long served as a popular retreat within the city, attracting over 100,000 visitors annually in its early years including renowned artists like Boston native Winslow Homer.
Although the last of the original trees disappeared in the 1920s, their legacy continues throughout the reservation. Visitors can still find at least one impressive descendant of the original Waverley Oaks.
The Tree Walk highlights the next generation of trees that now define the reservation while helping visitors understand how these living landscapes continue to evolve.
Waverly Oaks By Winslow Homer, 1864. COPYRIGHT © Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Madrid
EXPLORE BEYOND THE TREE WALK
As you follow the Tree Walk, you’ll also experience the natural beauty that makes Beaver Brook Reservation a favorite destination for walkers, runners, and families.
The northern portion of the reservation features wooded trails, ponds, wooden boardwalks, and a picturesque waterfall, while the southern section offers paved walking paths, athletic fields, tennis courts, a playground, picnic areas, and a seasonal spray park. Every visit offers something new to discover.
WHERE WORK AND NATURE COME TOGETHER
We believe great workplaces should connect people with great spaces. Having Beaver Brook Reservation directly adjacent to our campus gives tenants and visitors an opportunity to step outside, recharge, and enjoy one of Greater Boston’s most beautiful natural resources.
The next time you’re on campus, take a break, follow the Self-Guided Tree Walk, and discover the stories, history, and beauty growing just beyond your office door.
A COMPLETE CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
Waverley Oaks Park offers delivers a complete campus experience designed for productivity, convenience, and balance.
From communal work and lounge areas to EV charging stations and shuttle service, we take pride in offering a spacious suburban office park with the perks of city convenience – including easy access to Cambridge and Downtown Boston.