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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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Res Beach Rendering 2022

Facility Information

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



2025 Season Information
Reservoir Beach is open for the 2025 Season starting Monday, June 16 through Friday, August 22.  Weather permitting, the beach will be open from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm daily.  We will extend the beach closing time as much as possible to be closer to dusk (water closes 30 minutes before closing time).  More info to come.

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General Information
Enjoy the newly renovated Reservoir Beach including the brand new bath house, snack bar, picnic pavilion, playground, filtered/chlorinated swimming & water play area, sport court, new lawn areas, walking path around the Reservoir and parking lot with full ADA access.

Off-leash dogs are not permitted except during designated morning times during the off season.

Located on Lowell Street in Arlington Heights, during the summer season, the beach is supervised by certified lifeguards and other beach staff while open.  Only US Coast Guard lifesaving devices are allowed. Everyone over two (2) years of age must display season pass tags or pay daily admission to be admitted to beach area. Reservoir Beach is open to residents and non-residents.  Once again this year, we will allow beach goers to use some water toys not permitted in the past (Inflatables are not allowed.) Grilling/open flames not permitted.

*Closing date is subject to staff availability. Except for pre and post season maintenance, the park is open to the public approximately September - May in the off season.

Special Events and Activities

Free Summer Concerts

Parties, Events and Picnic Reservations
Book your next Summer Time party or family gathering at Reservoir Beach!  Click on Pavilion Picnic Area - SUMMER GATHERINGS  below for details. (Only organized camps are permitted to submit requests for the Large Group/Camp reservations).

Off-season Reservations for the Picnic Pavilion are available from late August - Early June.  Click on Pavilion Picnic Area - OFF-SEASON GATHERINGS for details.

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

Organized Groups/Camps
Important!  We welcome organized youth camps.  However, all groups must submit an online request.

The Large Group/camps reservation is ONLY for youth camps.  Please note, requests are NOT confirmed reservations. Organized group programs/camps wishing to swim at Reservoir Beach must receive approval in advance from Arlington Recreation.  Please see information under Youth Group/Camp Reservation/no tables below.  Only pre-approved groups will be admitted. Questions?  Please contact us at 781-316-3880 or email RecOffice@town.arlington.ma.us.



Reservations & Activities

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Arlington Reservoir Walking and Fitness Program for Seniors Arlington Reservoir Walking and Fitness Program for Seniors Wednesday June 4, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
AB Crew Run Saturday June 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
AB Crew Run Saturday June 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Arlington Reservoir Walking and Fitness Program for Seniors Arlington Reservoir Walking and Fitness Program for Seniors Wednesday June 11, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Peirce School 5th Grade Graduation Party Wednesday June 18, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Peirce School 5th Grade Graduation Party Wednesday June 18, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Dallin 5th Grade Field Day Friday June 20, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dallin 5th Grade Field Day Friday June 20, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Axelrod party Saturday June 21, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Stuligross Party Saturday June 21, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Rogers Party Saturday June 21, 2025 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Choumanova Party Sunday June 22, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Shrestha Party Sunday June 22, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Deshpande Party Sunday June 22, 2025 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Tsang Party Friday June 27, 2025 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Sun Party Saturday June 28, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sarajian Party Saturday June 28, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
perkins party Saturday June 28, 2025 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Kolesky’s party Sunday June 29, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hamlin Party Sunday June 29, 2025 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Duffy Party Sunday June 29, 2025 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Swimming Lessons, Parent/ Child Parent & Me Session 1 Monday June 30, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 Session 1 Monday June 30, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 Session 1 Monday June 30, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Parent/ Child Parent & Me Session 1 Tuesday July 1, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 Session 1 Tuesday July 1, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 Session 1 Tuesday July 1, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Parent/ Child Parent & Me Session 1 Wednesday July 2, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 Session 1 Wednesday July 2, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 Session 1 Wednesday July 2, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Parent/ Child Parent & Me Session 1 Thursday July 3, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 Session 1 Thursday July 3, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons, Reservoir Beach Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 Session 1 Thursday July 3, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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