Reservoir Beach

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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 Information

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



2026 Season Information and Rates
Reservoir Beach tentatively opens for the season on Monday, June 15 and closes for the season on Friday evening, August 21.  Reservoir gates will be locked prior to opening for pre-season maintenance.  When gates are locked, no entry, no dogs, no swimming.  

Day Pass Rates:
Adult (18+): $15
Seniors (60+): $10
Children (Ages 2 - 17): $10
Children under 2: FREE

Twilight Pass Rates after 5PM
Adults ($18+): $10
Seniors/Children 2-17: $5

Season Passes: Click HERE

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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.

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, alcohol, and smoking not permitted. Only standard size umbrellas allowed.  No tents, canopies etc.

*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.

Off-leash dogs are only permitted in the off season during designated morning times. Dogs (leashed or off leash) are not permitted during the summer season and when the Res gates are locked for maintenance.

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. 

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.

Accessible Wheelchair
Arlington Recreation Department in partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division (DEI) secured funding through the Disability Commission's budget for two floating beach wheelchairs at Reservoir Beach. Please contact Recreation staff at the Reservoir if you are interested in using one of the Mobi-Chairs.

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Reservations & Activities

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Chen Party Friday June 19, 2026 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Miller Party Saturday June 20, 2026 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Swanger Party Saturday June 20, 2026 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Tsang Birthday Sunday June 21, 2026 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Peirce 5th Grade Celebration Monday June 22, 2026 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Dallin 5th Grade Celebration Trip Wednesday June 24, 2026 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Esposito Party Saturday June 27, 2026 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Perkins Party Sunday June 28, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
4 year olds Birthday party Sunday June 28, 2026 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 1) Monday June 29, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 1) Monday June 29, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 1) Monday June 29, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 1) Tuesday June 30, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 1) Tuesday June 30, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 1) Tuesday June 30, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 1) Wednesday July 1, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 1) Wednesday July 1, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 1) Wednesday July 1, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 1) Thursday July 2, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 1) Thursday July 2, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 1) Thursday July 2, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 2) Monday July 6, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 2) Monday July 6, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 2) Monday July 6, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 2) Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 2) Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 2) Tuesday July 7, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 2) Wednesday July 8, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 2) Wednesday July 8, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 2) Wednesday July 8, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 2) Thursday July 9, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 2) Thursday July 9, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 2) Thursday July 9, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Juvekar Party Saturday July 11, 2026 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
King Party Sunday July 12, 2026 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Kamrani Party Sunday July 12, 2026 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
birthday party Sunday July 12, 2026 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Swim Lessons, Parent/ Child Ages 2-4 Parent & Me (Week 3) Monday July 13, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 1 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 1 (Week 3) Monday July 13, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Swim Lessons, Ages 5-10 Level 2 Swimming Lessons Youth Level 2 (Week 3) Monday July 13, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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