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Cochituate State Park

Address

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

Park Headquarters (508) 653-9641

Online

cochituate.park@mass.gov
Wheelchair Accessible
Dogs Allowed
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Details   of Cochituate State Park

Overview   of Cochituate State Park

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

Hours   for Cochituate State Park

Sunrise - Sunset

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

Parking   at Cochituate State Park

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

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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   at Cochituate State Park

  • 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   at Cochituate State Park

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

Facilities   at Cochituate State Park

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

Accessibility   at Cochituate State Park

Restrictions   at Cochituate State Park

  • 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   for Cochituate State Park

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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