Parker Meadow is a 17-acre parcel of forest, field, wetland and a small pond just off the Minuteman Bikeway, and since 2022 it has been Lexington's first fully wheelchair-accessible conservation area, with a stonedust path and boardwalks looping past an elevated pond overlook.
What to expect
Trails
About 1,697 feet (roughly 0.3 mile) of accessible stonedust path and boardwalk loop, easy difficulty, universally accessible surface
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed on the marked Universally Accessible (UA) trail; elsewhere sight-and-voice control is allowed, with a 2-dog-per-person limit and waste bags required
Hours
Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset
Accessibility
Lexington's first Universally Accessible conservation area: 5-foot-wide stonedust path and boardwalks, an elevated 15x10-foot pond overlook with a 42-inch guardrail, 1 accessible and 3 regular parking spaces at Revere Street
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Lexington Conservation Division
781-862-0500 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Playground
No playground equipment; this is a conservation area with an accessible boardwalk trail
Benches
Along the boardwalk overlook
Common questions
Is Parker Meadow wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It was built in 2022 as Lexington's first Universally Accessible conservation area, with a 5-foot stonedust path and boardwalks connecting to an overlook deck.
Use the small Revere Street lot, which has one accessible and three regular spaces, or arrive on foot or bike via the Minuteman Bikeway.
Is there an entry fee at Parker Meadow Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Parker Meadow Conservation Area?
Dogs must be leashed on the marked Universally Accessible (UA) trail; elsewhere sight-and-voice control is allowed, with a 2-dog-per-person limit and waste bags required
Is Parker Meadow Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Lexington's first Universally Accessible conservation area: 5-foot-wide stonedust path and boardwalks, an elevated 15x10-foot pond overlook with a 42-inch guardrail, 1 accessible and 3 regular parking spaces at Revere Street
What rules should I know at Parker Meadow Conservation Area?
Elevated overlook has a 42-inch guardrail. Dogs must be leashed on the marked UA trail. Hunting, trapping or shooting forbidden without Conservation Commission permission.