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Charles River Peninsula
Tourist attraction · Needham, Massachusetts
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Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 61 ft³/s over 88 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01103500, as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 61 ft³/s over 88 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 61 ft³/s over 88 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles River Peninsula?
- Charles River Peninsula is a tourist attraction in Needham, Massachusetts.
- Can you swim at Charles River Peninsula?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Charles River Peninsula rated?
- Charles River Peninsula in Needham, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 62 reviews.
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