The Upper and Lower Mystic Lakes straddle Medford, Arlington, and Winchester; Medford's shore at 481 Mystic Valley Parkway has a small concrete boat ramp and pad for hand-launched and trailered boats and a tiny beach used to ready boats for launch.
What to expect
Dogs
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and…
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Common questions
Can I bring my dog to Mystic Lakes?
Allowed caged, bridled, or on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, unless an area is posted otherwise; never unattended or at large, and waste must be carried out. Hunting, hunting-dog training, dog sledding, sled-dog training and search-dog training are excepted (302 CMR 12.13).
What rules should I know at Mystic Lakes?
No dogs or other pets on Shannon Beach April 1 to Sept 15 (service animals excepted).