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Mystic River Reservation

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Arlington, MA
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Mystic River Reservation is a DCR-managed riverside greenway that threads through Winchester, Arlington, Medford, and Somerville, with paved paths, riverside parks, and the Mystic Lakes for non-motorized boating.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
The paved Mystic River Greenway ends at High St in Arlington; an unpaved trail continues along the far bank toward the Mystic Lakes and Winchester
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs are welcome per general DCR reservation policy
Kayak
Allowed year-round, non-motorized on the Mystic Lakes
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Restroom
none confirmed along the Arlington segment

Common questions

Where do I park at Mystic River Reservation?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Mystic River Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Mystic River Reservation?
Leashed dogs are welcome per general DCR reservation policy

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (exact geo, parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.