Cochituate State Park

Daily parking fee charged May 14 through October 30

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

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

• 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

• Accessible restrooms
• Accessible dock and observation area
• Beach wheelchairs available

• 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

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.