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Arlington's Great Meadows, East Lexington
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Arlington's Great Meadows

  • 4.6182 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 9 pm

Arlington's Great Meadows is a sprawling, quiet wetland preserve offering wide meadow views, winding boardwalks, and abundant birdlife. Visit for peaceful nature walks, wildlife and photography opportunities—expect flat trails, seasonal mud, and plenty of open sky ideal for relaxation and exploration.

Quick answers

Arlington's Great Meadows in short

When is Arlington's Great Meadows open?

Every day, 6:30 AM–9 PM.

When is the best time to visit Arlington's Great Meadows?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Arlington's Great Meadows indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Arlington's Great Meadows?

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway,Lexington, MA 02420.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 9 pm
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 9 pm
monday
6:30 AM–9 PM
tuesday
6:30 AM–9 PM
wednesday
6:30 AM–9 PM
thursday
6:30 AM–9 PM
friday
6:30 AM–9 PM
saturday
6:30 AM–9 PM
sundayToday
6:30 AM–9 PM

Where and how

Minuteman Commuter Bikeway, Lexington, MA 02420(opens the map)DirectionsTo East LexingtonCall+17818635385Websitelexingtonma.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 182 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Relaxation
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Picnic areas

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Family friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time