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Mystic Valley Parkway

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Arlington, MA
Mystic Valley Parkway, Arlington, Massachusetts
Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Right now

Mystic Valley Parkway is the DCR parkway and riverside strip that follows the Mystic River and the Mystic Lakes along the Arlington/Medford/Winchester line, with informal river-edge access and turnout parking.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome, per general DCR reservation policy
Managed by
Department of Conservation and Recreation Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

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

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (exact geo, accessibility, hours). 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.