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- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Universal Access Program
Cochituate State Park
Details of Cochituate State Park
Overview of Cochituate State Park
Hours for Cochituate State Park
During the summer, Gates open at 8am. Bathrooms locked at 7pm. Gates locked at 8pm.
During the off-season: Enter at main gate, open from dawn to dusk, no facilities available.
Boat Ramp
8:00AM - 7:00PM
Parking at 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
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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

Hiking
All Activities at Cochituate State Park
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Sailing
- Cross-country skiing
Facilities at Cochituate State Park
- 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 at Cochituate State Park
- Accessible beaches
- Available beach wheelchairs
- Accessible restrooms
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
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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.