At a glance
#4 of 19 Parks in MedfordLocalGuideWorld score: 4.54
Rating breakdown
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5 ★73%
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4 ★16%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★0%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Torbert Macdonald Park?
- Torbert Macdonald Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 56 reviews.
- How does Torbert Macdonald Park rank in Medford?
- Torbert Macdonald Park is #4 of 19 Parks in Medford by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Torbert Macdonald Park located?
- 3920 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155 — 2.4 km from the center of Medford.
- How can I contact Torbert Macdonald Park?
- Phone: (617) 727-5380 · Website: mass.gov
It's a nice little city park. It has plenty of parking, very clean, picturesque and have lots of birds to see and even a wildlife observation tower. There's even a pier to fish and look out at boats on the mystic river. If you cross the bridge to Somerville and make a loop out of it, you'll get a good workout. Otherwise the park itself is a bit too small so only good for a casual stroll.
Great place to walk. Family friendly, be sure to keep toddlers close by you since they can easily go into the water.
Their website claims picnic facilities, but we didn't find anything particular and just ended up on the ground with a blanket. Also a lot of the space is alongside a busy road, so bits of it are relatively noisy. Some trails and the scenery isn't bad, if you aren't looking at the road.
Macdonald Park is a real riverside gem. It's a great mix of walking/bike paths and natural habitat so close to the city. It has been an outdoor oasis during Covid. It hosts a surprising amount of wildlife, especially birds. I've seen hawks and even bald eagles, goldfinches in summer, egrets, herons, redwing blackbirds, ducks, and geese, etc. Robins and cardinals are back now. Rabbits are everywhere in summer. I've seen otters along the Mystic river there. There are plenty of benches and a few picnic tables and open grass for humans too. A nice place to see sunsets. The tower offers a panoramic view.
Favorite place for a night walk and spend some times by the river. There are several spots in the reservation, all have unique views in the night.
Nice little park with a view on the river. Beware of geese, they have spoiled most of the lawns. Besides quiet benches you can find a wonderful giant xylophone in the middle of the park!
Very nice place and you can see many animals
Very lovely place
But have to say be careful ❗️
Don’t leave nothing valuable in your car
For 99% sure this man wants to steal something
Very lovely place
But have to say be careful ❗️
Don’t leave nothing valuable in your car
For 99% sure this man wants to steal something
Great walking paths through grasslands along the river. There is a tall lookout structure to climb, a dock on the river, benches, small waterfront picnic area, gorgeous scenery and big beautiful trees to marvel. It is a vast escape to relax and more open now and safer then ever before. It is located next the State Police office and near Wegmans on rt. 16. The pathways connect to go around the river and over rt's 16 & 28 so you can walk over to Ten Hills, Assembly Row or along the path by McGlynn school to Riverside Yacht Club.
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