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Lake Garfield (Monterey Town Beach)

Open to the publicLake · Monterey, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Lake Garfield, Monterey, Massachusetts
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What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free for non-residents (suggested, not mandatory, donation); the near-beach lot is resident-sticker-only, not open to the public at any price.
Dogs
"Under owner's control at all times"; no explicit leash-length language. Fines escalate $25/$50/$300, enforced under MGL c.40 section 21D.

Common questions

Is Lake Garfield (Monterey Town Beach) open today?
Lake Garfield (Monterey Town Beach) is a public lake in Monterey, MA. There is no live closure feed for lakes; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Where do I park at Lake Garfield (Monterey Town Beach)?
Free lot (Free for non-residents (suggested, not mandatory, donation); the near-beach lot is resident-sticker-only, not open to the public at any price.).
Can I bring my dog to Lake Garfield (Monterey Town Beach)?
"Under owner's control at all times"; no explicit leash-length language. Fines escalate $25/$50/$300, enforced under MGL c.40 section 21D.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-11. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.