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Mystic Lakes · Shannon Beach
Winchester, Massachusetts
DCR swim beach on Upper Mystic Lake in Winchester. Lifeguarded in season; check MyRWA / DCR after heavy rain for advisories.
At a glance
Overview
Shannon Beach is the DCR swim beach on the north shore of Upper Mystic Lake in Winchester / Medford, inside Mystic Lakes State Park at 481 Mystic Valley Parkway. Lifeguards cover the roped area in season, with a playground and snack bar nearby. No motorized boats on Upper Mystic. The Mystic River Watershed Association posts swim advisories after heavy rain — check the DCR dashboard before a swim day.
- Also known as
- Shannon Beach at Upper Mystic Lake, Mystic Lakes State Park Beach
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Greater Boston
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Partial
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Mystic Valley Parkway in Winchester / Medford, use the Shannon Beach entrance at 481 Mystic Valley Parkway and park in the DCR lot at the beach. Roadside parking on the Parkway is prohibited and towed.
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