Wrights Pond
CLOSES AUGUST 30TH FOR SEASON
. For more info contact D.P.W at (781) 393-2417.
Wrights Pond , Elm Street- offers swimming, picnicking and shaded areas for relaxing. Hiking and fishing are also available. You must obtain a Wrights Pond Sticker for use of the facility. Sticker fee is as follows:
1 Year Sticker: $35 for decal & 1 walk-in Pass (good for 3 people) -additional cards $5 ea.
1 Year Sticker-Elderly: $20 for decal & 1 walk in pass - additional passes $5 ea
Handicapped Parking: $20 for decal & 1 walk in pass - additional passes $5 ea
Must be a Medford Resident to obtain a sticker-License and Massachusetts registration required for purchase.Cash or checks accepted.
Go to room 304 at City Hall to obtain one.
WRIGHT'S POND 2009 PARK REGULATIONS
1. All vehicles must come to a complete stop at the Park Police Checkpoint
2. The hours of operation are from lo AM until Y2 hour before sunset. A whistle will be blown 15 minutes prior to closing Wrights Pond. This time is to begin preparing to leave, using the Bath House and loading vehicles. A second whistle will announce the closing of Wrights Pond and locking of the gate.
3. All vehicles must have the current, city issued, Wrights Pond Sticker on the vehicle. Driver's License, Parking Permit, Car Registration, etc. are not valid.
4. The license plate number must match the number on the sticker.
5. All vehicles must park between the white parking space lines only.
6. The Wrights Pond Sticker should be placed on the driver's side, side window. If the windows are tinted, the lower front driver's windshield should be used.
7. Vehicles can drop one carload at the front of the parking area, with permission. Parking on area streets is often restricted and subject to tickets and towing.
8. Those walking in must have proof of Medford Residency to enter Wrights Pond.
9. Coolers and containers being brought into Wrights Pond are subject to inspection. Possession and use of alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited.
10. Open fires, BBQ grills, boats, floats, pets, glass containers and floatation devices are prohibited at Wrights Pond.
11. Swimming is prohibited without a lifeguard on duty at the beach. Swimming is allowed only in marked swimming areas. Ball playing is not allowed in the water or on the beach.
12. Fishing is allowed only in the fishing areas following Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laws. Fishing is not allowed in the swimming area.
13. Children under 6 must have adult supervision on the beach, in the water, tot lot and in fishing areas.
14. Birthday parties and group events are allowed. Prior approval and a permit needing 10 days notice are required.
15. Disruptive conduct and dangerous behavior WILL NOT be accepted 16.
CLOSES AUGUST 28TH FOR THE SEASON
Main St. Swimming Lessons available. For Pool hours and more info contact the Department of Recreation at (781) 393-2486 or DPW Office 781-393-2417(summer only). Tufts Pool has both wading and deep water facilities.
Facility is manned by lifeguards, bath house attendants and park police.
Medford Community Schools Programs
Various athletic and other activities offered at Medford High School. For further info contact Community Schools at (781) 393-2226.
Medford High School
489 Winthrop St. A Multi-Use facility, new track and basketball/volleyball courts, olympic size swimming pool, and 300 seat theatre. Second largest high school in the Commonwealth. For further info contact the Superintendent's Office (781) 393-2268
Parks
Over the past five years, Medford has conducted an aggressive park improvement project. Most of the city's twenty-one parks have been rehabilitated, and they offer new soccer fields, football fields, softball/baseball fields, multi-use courts for basketball, tennis, and street hockey. In addition, most have new, acessible play structures.
Medford Boat Club
Mystic Lakes. Membership required. Swimming & Boating Lessons offered. For more info contact the boat club at (781) 648-9774 or click Medford Boat Club
Loconte Skating Rink
Mystic Valley Parkway. Hockey and Skating Lessons offered. Medford High School's home rink. For further info contact (781) 395-9594.
Flynn Skating Rink
Woodland Rd. Hockey and Skating Lessons offered. For further info contact (781) 395-8492
Middlesex Fells Reservation
Fellsway West. Hiking, Biking, Walking, Sledding Paths, Picnic Areas. For further info contact the MDC at (617) 727-7747.
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