Reservoir Beach — Attraction in Arlington

Renovations have made the Arlington Reservoir and beach this year. The water is clear and clean, and shallow enough a good length out for younger children and deep enough far from the shore for adults to swim laps. There are a few little water features that add to the fun, and a new playground will be completed sometime between fall '21 and summer '22. There are several large trees for shade, as well as a large sandy area. Also a nice large grass lawn. The snack bar currently has drinks and snacks. I believe they will have some lunch items again but as of August 2021 it’s just snacks. If you are driving, there is a parking lot adjacent to the beach and I have never seen it completely full. There is also a nice path around the reservoir for walking, running, and cycling. The Minuteman bike path is also nearby so you could easily bike over to the beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach off-season only and it’s a nice fenced-in area for them to play. Especially great for younger kids but people of all ages go with or without kids. You can buy a season pass or pay $5 for a day pass. The beach closes for swimming a couple of weeks before labor day and opens...

This place was disgusting for the price out of towners pay is rediculious for the condition of the water and sand/dirt i felt like instead of it being a swimming place for people it was more like the geese and ducks where sharing there home with us. It was bad with geese poop, feathers. The water was green and the rocks where bad you cant see them at the bottom so you are constantly tripping over the big ones. My little 3 yr old tripped and fell went under the water i had to dive and grab him because he obviously cant swim and they dont allow floats unless they are lifegaurd approved I will not be going...

Love Arlington Resevoir/Beach! It’s a great place for everyone, but it is especially great if you have young children, as the water is very shallow, clean and calm. Also plenty of seating area, playgrounds, and walking paths. My only complaint would be to have a lifeguard or two watching swimmers. I took my son for a splash today; he had a slight mishap and was struggling to get himself above water. It was scary and he was definitely shaken up afterward but luckily I was paying attention and got him out of the water before...