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Forest Lake

Open to the publicLake · Methuen, MAUpdated Aug 14, 2026
Right now

Methuen's 55-acre town beach and swimming pond in the far west of town, reached by a paved beach ramp off a town-forest road branching from Hampshire Road; open to Methuen residents only, with two proofs of residency required at the gate.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed
Entry fee
$10 per vehicle per day, or a $50 season pass (limited availability, one entry per day); Methuen residents only, with driver's license and vehicle registration required as proof.
Hours
10am-7pm daily in season.
Accessibility
Accessible play structure and a designated accessible bathroom.
Swim
Allowed summer
Fishing
Allowed
Managed by
Methuen Recreation Department 978-983-8590 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Restroom
beach bathhouse
Drinking water
unconfirmed detail beyond general beach amenities

Common questions

Is Forest Lake open today?
Forest Lake is a public lake in Methuen, MA. Posted hours: 10am-7pm daily in season..
Is Forest Lake open to non-residents?
No. Entry is limited to Methuen residents, who must show two proofs of residency such as a license and vehicle registration.
Is there an entry fee at Forest Lake?
Yes, $10 per vehicle per day, or a $50 season pass (limited availability, one entry per day); Methuen residents only, with driver's license and vehicle registration required as proof.
Is Forest Lake wheelchair accessible?
Accessible play structure and a designated accessible bathroom.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.