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Reservoir Beach - Pavilion Picnic Area - SUMMER GATHERINGS

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Reservoir Beach
Pavilion Picnic Area - SUMMER GATHERINGS
Group Programs/Youth Camps Reservations (No tables)
Pavilion Picnic Area - OFF-SEASON GATHERINGS


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Facility Area Information


250 Lowell St.
Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (781) 316-3880
Status: Open
Late June thru Late August

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Summer Beach/Swim Parties
Book your next summer time party or family gathering at the NEW Reservoir Beach Pavilion Picnic Area! 
  • Parties are for 2.5 hour time slots (includes set up and clean up). 
  • Reservations are $350 for Arlington Residents ($450 non-residents) and include beach admission for up to 50 guests.
  • Hosts and guests have use of Pavilion Picnic area (which includes seating for approx. 25), beach for swimming and grassy area for games.  At the end of your reservation time, please vacate the Pavilion Area.  However, you and your guests are free to continue swimming and enjoying the beach area until the Beach closes for the day.
  • You may bring in any simple food, but there is no access to refrigeration, microwave, sink or electricity.
  • Grilling, open flames and alcohol are prohibited.
Organized youth group programs/camps should submit a Group Programs/Camps Reservation.

Only permitted parties allowed, no independent parties. Tables, canopies, etc. are not permitted.

Reservations can ONLY be submitted by host.  Reservations submitted for someone else will be voided.

Party Timeslots
Parties at the Picnic Pavilion are booked for 2.5 hours ($350 Resident/$450 non-resident for 50 guests). Your time INCLUDES set up and clean up. Here are the timeslots we offer:

Saturdays/Sundays:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:30pm - 3:00 pm
3:30pm - 6:00pm

Monday - Friday:
3:30pm - 6:00 pm

*Please note - we do not allow 2 timeslots to be booked back to back *

Reservations
Reservations are confirmed and booked with payment only.  To make a reservation request:
  1. View the Picnic Area Calendar below for availability.  One party is booked per time slot. (No independent, non-permitted parties allowed.)
  2. Log into your household account (or create one).
  3. Submit a Reservation Request.
  4. Once your request is submit, you will receive an email confirming you submitted a request. 
  5. Within a day or two, if your requested time is available and we don't have any questions, your reservation will be approved & booked and you will receive an invoice. 
  6. Please log into your account and pay within 24 hours.  Reservations with unpaid balances will be cancelled after 24 hours.
  7. Once the invoice is paid, you will receive the permit. 
  8. Have the permit accessible (on your phone or a printed copy) on the day of your event.

    If we have questions on your request we will hold the space for a day or 2 and try to contact you.  Questions? Call 781-316-3880 PRIOR to submitting your request. For more information on rental spaces, click HERE.

  9. Your request will automatically be declined if you submit for more than one timeslot.  For reservation requests of more than 50 people or private/corporate events, please follow up with a "Special Event Request Form". Your request will be placed on hold until we receive the form.

Off-season Rentals
During the off-season (roughly late August - May), the park is open to the public and may be permitted for events and parties.  During the off-season, access to the water is not permitted and there are no bathrooms available. If you are interested in reserving in the off-season, please submit a request for "Reservoir Beach Pavilion - OFF-SEASON GATHERING".

Only permitted parties allowed, no independent parties. Tables, canopies, etc. are not permitted.

Fee Schedule
$350/Residents
$450/non-Residents

Timeslots:

Saturday/Sunday
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday - Friday
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm


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