Hidden Gem: Wright's Pond

When the heat is on in the summer, there might not be a better place to be in Medford than .

The city-run sandy beach with a woodsy backdrop is a great spot to cool off without needing to escape Medford's city lines. And it has play structures and grassy fields, too.

Stacey Hilliard, Medford Patch's "" columnist wrote this about the park in June:

"Wright’s Pond has been a family favorite for several years now. For us, its benefits include proximity and affordability, and—most importantly—popularity among our friends. We almost always find at least a handful of kids there that my kids know from school or sports."

that Wright's Pond "is Medford's hidden gem. We're (the lifeguards) there to keep the place clean, keep it friendly, keep it positive."