Mystic Lakes State Park

Category: State park in Medford, Massachusetts

Address: 481 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA

Phone: +16177275380

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Miguel Neira

Sep 3, 2022

Nice place to go kayaking

Laurie Brunner

Aug 28, 2022

Popular free spot for swimming, picnicking, and playing. There is parking, but it can fill up quickly on a hot day. Playground for kids, open grassy area, wooded area, small sand beach (Shannon Beach) are all available for use; however, the beach is currently undergoing work to build a new bathhouse, so there's less space than usual. No plumbing at this time, though there are some portajohns. Swimming is pleasant, and there is a roped-off shallow swimming area by the beach, but no lifeguard, so open-water swimming is at your own risk. You can paddleboard or canoe as well. Although people could be a little better about cleaning up after themselves sometimes, it's reasonably well kept. Lake may be closed for swimming due to bacteria levels the day after a heavy rain, so check the sign.

sandra sargent

Aug 28, 2022

Very beautiful. More people were swimming there then I expected to see peaceful not out in the open parking easily enough accessible just don't forget anything at the store because there's not one that close by.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a play area for kids?

Sol T | Sep 9, 2020
E. Borba | Sep 9, 2020

Yes, a small playground by Shannon beach, and a large adjacent open area.

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I’m trying to have an event but someone told me I have to get a permit when it’s more than 25 ppl, can please someone help me to how to I get the permit?

Aníbal Domínguez | Sep 10, 2019
Mark Cabana | Sep 10, 2019

Go the the cityhall they will help you from there

I've noticed shanon beach is under some construction. However, the beach swimming area and picnic area are open. But, can people still do cookout grilling?

Sam Sulahian | Jul 11, 2022
scratchorror | Jul 11, 2022

I think you can. There was a lot of people at the Lake on this 4th of July. I hope this helps!

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Is this place opened on weekends?

Vanessa Maribel | Jun 11, 2022
Steven Sklivas | Jun 11, 2022

Absolutely. Parking is harder to find though.

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Can we bring floatables?

saurabh salunkhe | Sep 9, 2021
Michael Ferry | Sep 9, 2021

Yes I think you can

Can you go in for a swim due to “ COVID “

Leilany Rosa | Sep 9, 2021
Cris Guzmán | Sep 9, 2021

Yes, at your own risk. Everyone there was very respectful to keep social distance.

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Is swimming allowed here?

George O'Connor | Sep 9, 2020
Andrew Nagelin | Sep 9, 2020

Yes, but I've never done it.

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Is this a good place for a cookout? Is it on to bring a grill or are there grills there for use?

Ramy Abdel-Azim | Sep 10, 2019
Andrew Mackenzie | Sep 10, 2019

At Shannon Beach is a good spot. I didn't see any grills, and saw people who took their own. There are portable toilets and a few picnic tables, beach, roped off swimming area, life guard, large park, trees for shade ..

Is there a sandy beach area for young children to play?

Candace LaChapelle | Sep 10, 2019
Steves Beez | Sep 10, 2019

Yes

What about jet ski there?

Alexandre Webster | Sep 10, 2018
Carlos Monce Records | Sep 9, 2020

Not allowed

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