Mystic Valley Parkway
A safe, off-road walking and biking route along Mystic Valley Parkway in Arlington, Medford, Somerville and Winchester.
Unimproved path with runner in the road right-of-way. June 2018. Credit: MyRWA
Mystic lakes Path Improvements project
With a MassTrails grant and supporting funds from the Lawrence and Lillian Solomon Foundation, MyRWA is be completing a conceptual design and land survey for Mystic Valley Parkway along the eastern shoreline of the Mystic Lakes. This project is taking place between Winter and Summer 2024, and incorporates robust community engagement including a resident-led steering committee and public meetings.
Mystic River to Minuteman Path
The Mystic to Minuteman project envisions a safe, off-road walking and biking route along Mystic Valley Parkway from the Alewife Brook Greenway, along the Lower Mystic Lake to the Minuteman Bikeway in Arlington. With a MassTrails grant and in partnership with the Town of Arlington and the Department of Conversation and Recreation (DCR), MyRWA completed the Mystic River Path to Minuteman Bikeway Feasibility Study.
Image of new shared-use path and vegetated buffer along Lower Mystic Lake. Credit: Toole Design.
