State Parks Near Medford, Massachusetts
151 state park units lie within 50 miles of Medford. The closest is Mystic River Reservation, about 1 mi south of town. 60 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mystic River Reservation1 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 60of 151 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 3parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Medford, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Medford; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 151.
Mystic River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mystic River Reservation →Middlesex Fells Reservation
Middlesex Fells Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Medford.
Hours, fees and rules for Middlesex Fells Reservation →Alewife Brook Reservation
Alewife Brook Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, about 2 miles northwest of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Alewife Brook Reservation →Beaver Brook Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Brook Reservation →Chelsea Creek Beach
Chelsea Creek Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Chelsea Creek Beach →Beaver Brook North Reservation
In Middlesex County, in Waltham, Beaver Brook North Reservation covers about 13 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Beaver Brook North Reservation →Rumney Marsh Reservation
Rumney Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Revere.
Hours, fees and rules for Rumney Marsh Reservation →Charles River Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Charles River Reservation →Constitution Beach
Constitution Beach is a beach in Suffolk County, in Chelsea.
Hours, fees and rules for Constitution Beach →Breakheart Reservation
Breakheart Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 3 miles northeast of Melrose.
Hours, fees and rules for Breakheart Reservation →Revere Beach Reservation
On the water side, there is a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Revere Beach Reservation →Saugus River Reservation
Saugus River Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Saugus River Reservation →Roxbury Heritage State Park
Roxbury Heritage State Park is a park in Suffolk County, about 4 miles southeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Roxbury Heritage State Park →Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
Belle Isle Marsh Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Belle Isle Marsh Reservation →Chestnut Hill Reservation
Chestnut Hill Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, about 2 miles southeast of Watertown.
Hours, fees and rules for Chestnut Hill Reservation →Lynn Woods Reservation
Lynn Woods Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 2 miles west of Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Lynn Woods Reservation →Southwest Corridor Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Southwest Corridor Park →Old Harbor Reservation
Old Harbor Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Harbor Reservation →Winthrop Shore Reservation
Winthrop Shore Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, in Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Winthrop Shore Reservation →Hammond Pond Reservation
Hammond Pond Reservation is a park unit in Middlesex County, in Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hammond Pond Reservation →Lost Pond Reservation
In Norfolk County, about 2 miles southeast of Newton, Lost Pond Reservation covers about 33 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Lost Pond Reservation →Lynn Heritage State Park
Lynn Heritage State Park is a park in Essex County, in Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Lynn Heritage State Park →Dorchester Shores Reservation
Dorchester Shores Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, about 3 miles southwest of Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Dorchester Shores Reservation →Lynn Shore Reservation
Lynn Shore Reservation is a park unit in Essex County, about 2 miles southeast of Lynn.
Hours, fees and rules for Lynn Shore Reservation →Hemlock Gorge Reservation
In Norfolk County, in Newton, Hemlock Gorge Reservation covers about 16 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hemlock Gorge Reservation →Havey Beach
Havey Beach is a 17-acre beach in Suffolk County, about 4 miles southeast of Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Havey Beach →Cutler Park Reservation
Cutler Park Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, about 4 miles south of Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Cutler Park Reservation →Stony Brook Reservation
Stony Brook Reservation is a park unit in Suffolk County, about 6 miles southeast of Newton.
Hours, fees and rules for Stony Brook Reservation →Quincy Shore Reservation
Quincy Shore Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, in Quincy.
Hours, fees and rules for Quincy Shore Reservation →Walden Pond State Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Walden Pond State Reservation →Boston Harbor Islands State Park
Boston Harbor Islands State Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 5 miles southeast of Boston.
Hours, fees and rules for Boston Harbor Islands State Park →Mother Brook Reservation
Covering about 16 acres, Mother Brook Reservation lies in Suffolk County, about 7 miles northwest of Randolph Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Mother Brook Reservation →Wilson Mountain Reservation
In Norfolk County, about 5 miles south of Newton, Wilson Mountain Reservation covers about 122 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilson Mountain Reservation →Fort Revere Park
Fort Revere Park is a park in Plymouth County, about 6 miles southeast of Winthrop Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Revere Park →Harold Parker State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Harold Parker State Forest →Neponset River Reservation
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Neponset River Reservation →Elm Bank Reservation
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Elm Bank Reservation →Billerica State Forest
Billerica State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles south of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Billerica State Forest →Blue Hills Reservation
Water access includes a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Hills Reservation →Webb Memorial State Park
Webb Memorial State Park is a park in Norfolk County, about 4 miles north of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Webb Memorial State Park →Warren H. Manning State Forest
Warren H. Manning State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles south of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Warren H. Manning State Forest →Great Brook Farm State Park
Great Brook Farm State Park is a park in Middlesex County, about 6 miles south of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Great Brook Farm State Park →Abigail Adams State Park
Abigail Adams State Park is a park in Norfolk County, about 3 miles north of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Abigail Adams State Park →Cochituate State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cochituate State Park →Boxford State Forest
Boxford State Forest is a forest in Essex County, about 8 miles southeast of Lawrence.
Hours, fees and rules for Boxford State Forest →Carlisle State Forest
Carlisle State Forest is a 22-acre forest in Middlesex County, about 7 miles southwest of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Carlisle State Forest →Nantasket Beach Reservation
Nantasket Beach Reservation is a park unit in Plymouth County, about 6 miles northeast of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Nantasket Beach Reservation →Hull Shore Reservation
Covering about 4 acres, Hull Shore Reservation lies in Plymouth County, about 6 miles northeast of Weymouth Town.
Hours, fees and rules for Hull Shore Reservation →Medfield Charles River State Reservation
Medfield Charles River State Reservation is a park unit in Norfolk County, about 8 miles southeast of Framingham.
Hours, fees and rules for Medfield Charles River State Reservation →Lawrence Riverfront State Park
Lawrence Riverfront State Park is a park in Essex County, in Lawrence.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence Riverfront State Park →Bradley Palmer State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bradley Palmer State Park →Marlborough-Sudbury State Forest
Marlborough-Sudbury State Forest is a 674-acre forest in Middlesex County, about 4 miles northeast of Marlborough.
Hours, fees and rules for Marlborough-Sudbury State Forest →Lowell Heritage State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Heritage State Park →Callahan State Park
Callahan State Park is a park in Middlesex County, about 3 miles northwest of Framingham.
Hours, fees and rules for Callahan State Park →Willowdale State Forest
Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Willowdale State Forest →Baldpate Pond State Park
Baldpate Pond State Park is a park in Essex County, about 7 miles southeast of Haverhill.
Hours, fees and rules for Baldpate Pond State Park →Wompatuck State Park
Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wompatuck State Park →Georgetown-Rowley State Forest
Georgetown-Rowley State Forest is a forest in Essex County, about 8 miles southeast of Haverhill.
Hours, fees and rules for Georgetown-Rowley State Forest →Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest
Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest is a forest in Middlesex County, about 3 miles northwest of Lowell.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsborough State Forest →Lawrence Heritage State Park
Covering about 26 acres, Lawrence Heritage State Park lies in Essex County, in Methuen.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence Heritage State Park →
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Camping near Medford
- Harold Parker State Forest 14 mi north · Campground listed
- Blue Hills Reservation 15 mi south · Campground listed
- Wompatuck State Park 20 mi southeast · Campground listed
Swimming near Medford
- Beaver Brook Reservation 5 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Revere Beach Reservation 6 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Southwest Corridor Park 7 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Neponset River Reservation 14 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bradley Palmer State Park 19 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Questions about state parks near Medford
What is the closest state park to Medford?
Mystic River Reservation is the closest, about 1 miles south of Medford in a straight line. Next are Middlesex Fells Reservation and Alewife Brook Reservation.
How many state parks are near Medford?
151 state park units are within 50 miles, and 60 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Medford have camping?
3 parks list camping, the nearest being Harold Parker State Forest, Blue Hills Reservation and Wompatuck State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Medford?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Medford?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Malden, MA3 mi east
- Near Cambridge, MA3 mi south
- Near Waltham, MA7 mi west
- Near Boston, MA7 mi southeast
- Near Winthrop Town, MA8 mi southeast
- Near Newton, MA8 mi southwest
- Near Lynn, MA8 mi northeast
- Near Peabody, MA10 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.