Address
Phone
Park Headquarters
(508) 653-9641
- This page, Cochituate State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Universal Access Program
Cochituate State Park
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
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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
- Boat ramp
- Boat rentals - Boat rentals: www.boatinginboston.com or call: 617-299-3392
- Grilling
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
For youth groups, company outings & other weekday recreational activities, please email cochituate.park@state.ma.us
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible dock and observation area
- Beach wheelchairs available
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.
