The Chestnut Hill Reservoir offers gorgeous views and a beautiful lake that makes for an enchanting walk. The loop around the lake is a great way to exercise, measuring approximately 1.5 to 1.6 miles (2.6 km) in circumference. The scenery is stunning, particularly with the changing colors of the trees, making it a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset or just sit and take in the view. It's a wonderful location for a romantic getaway or for a peaceful moment of solitude. The path is a mix of paved and gravel surfaces, and benches are available for resting. Overall, it is a very well-maintained and picturesque place to walk, jog, or run.

I went for a walk with my colleague and we were able to have a great time and felt safe Most of the people wore masks.

The reservoir is a common place to run, with many people walking, running, taking their dogs on a walk, or just generally enjoying the outdoors. There are plenty of nice neighborhoods nearby, and a well marked bike lane in the road, so it’s a great place to spend a few hours exploring Boston College and Chestnut Hill. The reservoir itself is a little boring, because it’s a man-made lake, but it’s still fun to walk around. If you’re in the area and looking for a good place to work out or just get a nice walk in, this is one of the spots you should check out. Make sure you visit the waterworks museum next door, and explore the Boston College campus!

This is a huge park and water area in town, a perfect place to stage a big hike. Be prepared for a little bit of wilderness. Lots of greenery.

We walked around the reservoir in pleasant 72 degree Fahrenheit weather. There's a nicely pebbled path that creates an even walking surface. We were quite entertained watching all of the wildlife in the reservoir; we spotted turtles, ducks, geese, swans, and one great blue herring. Some parts are shaded so it was nice to get out of the sun and there was a nice cool breeze. Walking at a slow pace, it took us a little less than an hour to walk around the entire reservoir.