Cochituate State Park

Address

Park Entrance
43 Commonwealth Road, Natick, MA 01760
Park Headquarters
93 Commonwealth Rd. , Wayland, MA 01778

Phone

Park Headquarters (508) 653-9641
Wheelchair Accessible
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

Cochituate State Park's main feature is Lake Cochituate, which is made up of three linked ponds.

Hours

Sunrise - Sunset

Saturdays and Sundays 8am-8pm boat ramp closes at 7pm

Parking

Daily parking fee charged May 25 through October 14

MA resident  $8

Non-MA resident  $30

Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app  Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)

The facility will be closed to admissions once it reaches capacity. For live updates on facility closures, please visit: DCR Park Alerts

Activities

  • Boating

    All 3 lakes are accessible by boat, but head down to South Lake for waterskiing or tubing.
  • Hiking

    Follow the Snake Brook Trail for a mild 1.5 mile Heart Healthy walk.

All Activities

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Cross-country skiing

Facilities

For youth groups, company outings & other weekday recreational activities, please email cochituate.park@state.ma.us

Accessibility

Restrictions

  • No jet skis
  • No alcohol
  • No diving off boats
  • No boating after dark unless posted
  • Dogs are not allowed on designated swimming areas of inland beaches from May 1 through September 15, unless otherwise posted. Guide to Dogs in DCR Parks

More info

Speed Limits and Regulations

Middle Lake and Boat Ramp

  • Speed limit is 22 mph on Middle Lake
  • Speed limit is 5 mph within 150 feet of ramp, channels, tunnels, piers or moorings
  • No motorboat operation within 150 feet of swimming areas.
  • No towing of a person(s) in the water or on any apparatus on Middle Lake.

North Lake

  • Speed limit on North Lake is 5 mph on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
  • Speed limit is 22mph on weekdays
  • Speed limit is 5mph within 150 feet of ramp, channels, tunnels, piers, or moorings
  • No towing of a person(s) in the water or on any apparatus on North Lake.

South Lake

  • Speed limit on is 22 mph on South Lake
  • Speed limit is 5 mph within 150 feet of ramp, channels, tunnels, or moorings
  • Speed limit is 42 mph while actively waterskiing and tubing.

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