Parallel Park - Parallel Park Picnic Area

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Parallel Park
Parallel Park Picnic Area


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To see availability for reservations or requests, click the Reserve/Request button.

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Facility Area Information


Medford Street & Parallel Street
Arlington, MA 02474

Phone: (781) 316-3880
Status: Open

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General Information
The park is open to the public.  A picnic area permit allows you use of the park and reserves ANY two tables for a 2-hour time slot  Permits are issued for parties and small gatherings under 50 people. 

There are no public restrooms, portapotties at this park.



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.
  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. Watch your email! Within a day or two, if your requested time is available and we don't have any questions, your reservation will be 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 have access to the permit. 
  8. Have the permit available (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. 

Fee Schedule
Daily Time Slots:
  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fees:
$50/Residents
$100/non-residents



Reservations & Activities

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Program Event Teams Date Time
O'Connell Party Saturday April 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM