This waterfront natural area offers biking & hiking trails, plus swimming, boating & sailing access.
At a glance
#4 of 12 Tourist attractions in MedfordLocalGuideWorld score: 4.59
Rating breakdown
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5 ★72%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Mystic River State Reservation?
- Mystic River State Reservation is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 566 reviews.
- How does Mystic River State Reservation rank in Medford?
- Mystic River State Reservation is #4 of 12 Tourist attractions in Medford by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Mystic River State Reservation located?
- Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155 — 5.0 km from the center of Medford.
- How can I contact Mystic River State Reservation?
- Phone: (617) 727-5380 · Website: mass.gov
Mystic River State Reservation is a real treat! With its diverse landscapes, well-kept paths, and peaceful river views, it's a great spot for nature lovers. Don't miss this lovely place for some outdoor relaxation and exploration.
One of my favorite places to go for walks it’s so nice and quiet and theirs a lot of diversity in the trees which is one of my favorite things about this place so if you’re into that this is the place!
Good stretch of park by the river,has cycling and jogging path. Plenty benches to relax and set up picnic in the area. It can be loud on the opposite side to the river due to continuous traffic.
Beautiful trails along the Mystic River. Of course, it's still loud (car noise) but at least the views are great.
We saw two hawks up close, and one had his lunch that it had just caught. That was a cool moment.
We saw two hawks up close, and one had his lunch that it had just caught. That was a cool moment.
Great parks and even greater views - this place makes for a perfect outing. They also have ducks and swans!
This area amazes me how close it is to the highway yet you can go to a completely different world somehow. That’s the beauty of nature. And I am silly human for saying it’s a different world. 😆 We need more areas like this, just nature, even amidst the city.
I’ve come out of hibernation and I saw lots of people out walking some as if experiencing the sun for the first time, Dogs chasing geese, father taking photos of sons, people stopping to admire trees, drone flying, general basking.
There’s a large instrument along the path made of pipes that you can play with mallets and the sound of it especially this time made me feel transported from confusion. The interactive feature is a great touch and think there’s a plan to include more installations!
Along the Mystic River there are beautiful areas and the waterways definitely need a cleaning, like from the company the Ocean Cleanup that makes solar electric recycling barges. That would make the reservation more inviting to wildlife. Can we agree that the animals enrich our lives just in watching them exist and how harmoniously they move. 😊 Natural mystic 🎶 It’s odd how manicured some areas are. Could be a bit wilder... Such as it is though it’s inviting to all kinds of people to come relax, take refuge, play. I’ve never seen people around here so [seemingly] contentedly aimless (and sober). Of course sometimes that’s just the remedy. That’s one thing the pandemic has caused for some, the appreciation of the “simple things” which are obvious when you slow down and complex and supremely awesome.
I highly recommend taking a stroll through the Reservation’s winding paths.
** Okay one more thing — there should be tributes to the indigenous tribe
that populated that area: The Algonquans named the river. ** Even the state name Massachusetts is from the Algonquian language. They’re mostly in Canada now.
I’ve come out of hibernation and I saw lots of people out walking some as if experiencing the sun for the first time, Dogs chasing geese, father taking photos of sons, people stopping to admire trees, drone flying, general basking.
There’s a large instrument along the path made of pipes that you can play with mallets and the sound of it especially this time made me feel transported from confusion. The interactive feature is a great touch and think there’s a plan to include more installations!
Along the Mystic River there are beautiful areas and the waterways definitely need a cleaning, like from the company the Ocean Cleanup that makes solar electric recycling barges. That would make the reservation more inviting to wildlife. Can we agree that the animals enrich our lives just in watching them exist and how harmoniously they move. 😊 Natural mystic 🎶 It’s odd how manicured some areas are. Could be a bit wilder... Such as it is though it’s inviting to all kinds of people to come relax, take refuge, play. I’ve never seen people around here so [seemingly] contentedly aimless (and sober). Of course sometimes that’s just the remedy. That’s one thing the pandemic has caused for some, the appreciation of the “simple things” which are obvious when you slow down and complex and supremely awesome.
I highly recommend taking a stroll through the Reservation’s winding paths.
** Okay one more thing — there should be tributes to the indigenous tribe
that populated that area: The Algonquans named the river. ** Even the state name Massachusetts is from the Algonquian language. They’re mostly in Canada now.
I was impressed. A big green clean park. A lot of bike trails, walking trails near the river. Green cut grass. Even an interactive vertical xelophone for the kids.
I love coming here. It’s a great place for a walk, for a run or even to bike. There’s a rowing team that lets you learn how row in the river. Usually every time I am there, there’s plenty parking available. Just remember that the park closes at dusk, before that, it’s a great place a workout or just some time alone near the water (don’t swim though).
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