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Reservoir Beach
4.6★ · 192 Google ratings · Arlington, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · paid
Access
9am to 7pm
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 50 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
130 ft from the water to the back
Map of Reservoir Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early on weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning, especially on hot days, so early arrival is recommended.
Open June through August only
Swimming season is limited to summer months, so plan accordingly if visiting outside these dates.
Expect natural debris in water
Goose feathers, twigs, leaves, and algae appear regularly despite filtration and weekly water testing.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · fog
Wind
1 mph from the ESE
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:27 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 310 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 50 ft away
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Where do you park at Reservoir Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Reservoir Beach?
190 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Reservoir Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 50 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
