Explore Chelsea MA | Neighborhoods, Real Estate & Local Resources

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Chelsea neighborhoods

Choose a neighborhood to jump to its introduction and useful local resources.

Chelsea Public Transportation

• Discover Chelsea walking tours and maps — city-supported routes exploring local places and stories.
• Legacy business tour and map — explore the city’s commercial history.
• MBTA — check current routes, schedules, fares and service alerts directly.

Routes, stations, and connections

Use the official links below for current schedules, stop locations, route maps, and service changes.

Silver Line SL3

Four Chelsea stops serve the city: Chelsea Station near Mystic Mall in West Chelsea, Bellingham Square near Arlington and Sixth streets, Box District near Gerrish Avenue and Highland Street, and Eastern Avenue near Central Avenue.

SL3 connects Chelsea with Airport Station, the Seaport, and South Station. Transfer to the Blue Line at Airport Station or the Red Line at South Station. For Logan terminals, transfer at Airport Station to a free Massport shuttle.

SL3 schedules, stops & map · SL3 alerts

Chelsea Commuter Rail

Chelsea Station in West Chelsea serves the MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line, with trains to North Station for TD Garden and connections to the Green and Orange lines. This is MBTA Commuter Rail service, not Amtrak.

Commuter rail schedules & map · Rail alerts · TD Garden transportation guide

MBTA buses

• 104: Malden Center–Airport Station, via Chelsea, connecting the Orange and Blue lines. Schedules, stops & map.
• 111: Woodlawn–Haymarket, connecting Chelsea with downtown Boston via the Tobin Bridge. Haymarket connects to the Orange and Green lines. Schedules, stops & map.
• 112: Wellington–Wood Island, with Admiral’s Hill stops. Wellington connects to the Orange Line; Wood Island connects to the Blue Line. Check the selected trip’s stops. Schedules, stops & map.
• 116: Wonderland–Maverick, serving Chelsea’s Broadway corridor and Blue Line connections. Former Route 117 was combined into Route 116. Schedules, stops & map.
• 110: Wonderland–Wellington. Schedules, stops & map.
• 114: Market Basket–Maverick. Schedules, stops & map.

Bluebikes in Chelsea

Chelsea locations listed by Bluebikes in August 2026:

• Cary Square
• Bellingham Square
• Chelsea Square
• 615 Broadway
• Chelsea Station
• 855 Broadway

Official station-list source. Check the live map before heading out; station availability can change.

Bike share is available on demand. Use the live map to check bikes and open docks.

Station locations & live availability · How to ride · Bluebikes information & pricing

Shopping and dining

Use local source directories to explore dining and everyday businesses. Confirm hours, accessibility and services with the business before visiting.

• Discover Chelsea food and drink guide
• Discover Chelsea — arts, activities and city-supported events.

Own a Chelsea business or know a useful local resource? Send Jeffrey a suggestion or correction.

Chelsea Culture & Arts

Apollinaire Theatre Company

See contemporary theatre at Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet Street. Apollinaire’s programs also include Teatro Chelsea, Apollinaire Play Lab, and Apollinaire in the Park. Visit the theatre’s website for performance dates and ticket details.

Website · Performances & tickets · Map · Parking information

Chelsea Parks & Recreation

Mary O’Malley State Park — Admiral’s Hill

Enjoy the Mystic River waterfront from Commandant’s Way, with views of Boston and the Tobin Bridge. The park offers paved walking paths, tennis courts, a playground, and picnic space.

Check the state’s park page for current visitor information, hours, and any alerts before your visit.

Official park information · Map · Explore Admiral’s Hill

Boating on the Chelsea waterfront

The Marina at Admiral’s Hill — Find marina information and contact details for the facility at 305 Commandant’s Way. Marina website & contact.

Chelsea Yacht Club — A separate boating destination at 1 Broadway. Contact the club for membership and visitor information. Chelsea Yacht Club website & contact.

Chelsea Greenway

Walk or bike along the shared-use path beside part of the Silver Line corridor, from Eastern Avenue toward Chestnut Street through the Box District. It provides a local outdoor connection between neighborhoods and transit stops.

City visitor guide · Greenway map · Bluebikes locations & transit

Future connections: Regional trail connections and the Silver Line extension are separate projects. Everett announced Silver Line design work toward Sullivan Square; an opening date is not confirmed here. Read the official project update.

Chelsea’s past

Chelsea Art Walk — 2013 archive — Historical coverage and original photographs from the June 2013 event.

Explore local history through original sources and community documentation. Dates and historical property prices belong to their original period.

• Chelsea history and facts from Discover Chelsea
• Themed historical walking tours
• Chelsea Chronicle: Jeffrey’s historical coverage
• Jeffrey’s property archive — older Chelsea and regional real estate articles preserved for reference.

News, community video and Chelsea’s future

Read the original reporting and check publication dates. Plans and proposals can change; use the responsible organization’s updates to follow what happens next.

• Chelsea Record — local reporting and past editions.
• Chelsea ¡Pa’Lante, Onward! — the city’s comprehensive planning initiative.
• Comprehensive plan meetings and events
• Chelsea Community Cable Television — community programming and municipal meeting videos.
• Chelsea Community Cable on YouTube
• Chelsea Prospers on Facebook

Chelsea City Services & Community Resources

• Chelsea Public Schools — school and enrollment information from the district.
• Massachusetts lead-history resources — official property inspection-history information.

Chelsea City Hall

500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. Main phone: 617-466-4000. Find municipal departments, public notices, and information about city services.

City website · Map

City Hall services & departments

Use these official pages for department contacts, office locations, services, and meeting information. Confirm the appropriate office before visiting.

• Planning Board
• Zoning Board of Appeals
• City Council
• City Manager Office
• Assessor
• Auditor
• City Clerk
• Parking
• Law
• Permitting and Land Use Planning
• Zoning Ordinances / Maps
• Public Works
• Treasurer/ Tax Collector

Chelsea Public Library

569 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. Phone: 617-466-4350. Explore the library catalog, borrowing resources, and current library information.

Library information & hours · Catalog · Map

Chelsea Senior Center

10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150. Phone: 617-466-4370. The city’s Elder Services division offers programs and resources for residents aged 55 and older.

Programs & services · Map

Chelsea Post Office

320 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150. Check USPS for current hours and available postal services before visiting.

USPS locations & hours · Map

Chelsea Police Department

19 Park Street, Chelsea, MA 02150. Police station: 617-466-4855. For emergencies, call 911.

Police website · Map

Chelsea Fire Department

Headquarters: 307 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, MA 02150. Administration: 617-466-4600. Fire Prevention, inspections and permits: 617-466-4620. For emergencies, call 911.

Fire department website · Map

Everyday service requests

Use Chelsea 311 for non-emergency city service requests. Visit Public Works for department information, or the city department directory to find the appropriate office.