Your Guide to Buying a Home in Lexington, MA

Buying a Home in Lexington, Massachusetts

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(The Minuteman Statue on the Historic Lexington Green - site of the first shots of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.)

Lexington is located in Middlesex County

Population: 30,355 The Town of Lexington is an affluent community that prides itself on the beauty of town land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands, museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational and cultural activities. The town's physical location, residents feel, is ideal, allowing easy access to Boston, the Atlantic ocean, the White Mountains and many important historical sites in the state.

Lexington's citizens are especially active in town affairs. The representative town meeting is comprised of 199 members and over 50 standing committees ensure that the desires of the community are heard and addressed. Particular attention is given to preserving the town's strong historical importance as the birthplace of the American Revolution. The annual Patriot's Day celebration in April, complete with a re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride and the battle with the British, is one of the town's most popular events.

Town Parks & Playgrounds: Lexington Battle Green, Emery Park, Tower Park, Belfry Hill, Hastings Park, the Center Playground, and at the public schools. In addition, there are 14 town-owned neighborhood playgrounds, as well as numerous privately owned neighborhood swimming pools and tennis courts.

The Lexington Recreation Department offers a wide range of classes and instruction including karate, language clubs, skiing, swimming and tennis lessons, sports clinics, camps, as well as a wide variety of leisure and recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Programs include: summer camp, preschool camp, sports clinics, tennis, aquatics, skiing, adult programs, youth programs, preschool programs, senior programs, youth leagues, adult leagues, drop-in gym and Special Olympics.

Town of Lexington Recreation facilities include: Playgrounds, Tennis and Basketball Courts, Playing Fields, the Pool Complex, the Old Reservoir, Pine Meadows Golf Club, the Jack Eddison Memorial Bikeway, and the Teresa & Roberta Lee Fitness-Nature Path and other Hiking/Nature Trails.

The Lexington Club, 475 Bedford St, (781) 861-8600. Swimming, Tennis, exercise facilities, aerobics, and fitness programs.

In 1992, the Minuteman Bikeway was named America's 500th Rail Trail by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Nearly 11 miles long, the bikeway begins near the Alewife Transit MBTA Station in Cambridge, passes through Arlington, Lexington and ends one mile into Bedford.

Hayden Recreation Centre/John P. Chase Ice-Skating Facility, 24 Lincoln St, 862-8480. Hayden is a privately endowed non-profit corporation. The Centre provides a wide range of recreational, athletic, and social activities for the youth of Lexington. In addition, a special adult program is offered to Lexington residents over the age of 21 and to adults employed within the town. The Centre has two facilities located at the corner of Lincoln Street and Worthen Road. The Hayden Recreation Centre houses a swimming pool, gymnasium, weight training room, auditorium, ten activity rooms, and a large athletic field for the various programs offered throughout the year.  The John P. Chase Ice-Skating Facility has a modern indoor full-size ice surface with a full complement of programs including all levels of instruction plus general skating sessions.

Formed in 1979, the Haydenettes have long been recognized as the premier Precision Skating Team in the United States. Based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the team is made up of 25 athletes ranging in age from 15 to 25. The team has earned nine national gold medals, and numerous international medals, including a gold medal at the French Cup in Rouen, France in February 1997.