Silver Lake station (Massachusetts)
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Silver Lake | |
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Village | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Towns | Wilmington, Tewksbury |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Silver Lake is a village without formal municipal status situated in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, spanning the towns of Wilmington and Tewksbury. The community is centered around Silver Lake in Wilmington, which lies just off Main Street.
Points of Interest
Along the lake's edge, visitors can find the Town Beach at Silver Lake as well as recreational spots including Fullerton Park and Landry Park. A portion of the historic Middlesex Canal passes underneath Lake Street, near Burnap's Bridge, a walkway for pedestrians. Nearby natural landmarks include the Silver Lake Pines forest, Lubbers Brook, and Mud Pond.
Former MBTA station
Silver Lake was once served by an MBTA Commuter Rail station on the Lowell Line, which ceased operations on January 18, 1965. The station building itself was left unused around 1943 as a measure to lower Boston and Maine Railroad tax obligations.