A historic parkway and green corridor running from the Middlesex Fells down the Aberjona River valley and along the east side of the Mystic Lakes, part of the Charles Eliot-designed metropolitan parks system and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its Winchester stretch links Shannon Beach, the boat ramp, and a walking/biking route toward Medford.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells…
Hours
Not gated; open access along the roadway path
Accessibility
Roadside path, mostly flat
Managed by
Massachusetts DCR; local frontage improvements coordinated with the Town of Winchester
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
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Common questions
What does the Mystic Valley Parkway connect?
It runs from the Middlesex Fells through the Aberjona River valley and along the Mystic Lakes into Medford, tying together Shannon Beach, the lakeside boat ramp, and a walking and biking route.
Is there an entry fee at Mystic Valley Parkway?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Mystic Valley Parkway?
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells Reservation)
Is Mystic Valley Parkway wheelchair accessible?
Roadside path, mostly flat