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Arlington Reservoir Beach
Arlington, Massachusetts
Town-run lifeguarded swim beach on the Arlington / Lexington line. Sand, perimeter walking loop, seasonal gate fee.
At a glance
Overview
Arlington Reservoir Beach is a seasonal town-run swim beach on the Arlington / Lexington line, with lifeguards during the posted summer season, a sand beach, and a perimeter walking path around the reservoir. Access is through the Lowell Street gate. Admission is charged on beach days; non-residents are welcome but priced higher than Arlington residents.
- Also known as
- Arlington Reservoir, The Res
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Greater Boston
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Enter from the Lowell Street gate in Arlington. Pay the seasonal beach admission at the entrance booth; the sand beach is to the right, and the perimeter path continues around the reservoir.
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