Medford is one of the oldest cities in Massachusetts, founded in 1630 and now home to about 60,000 people just five miles north of downtown Boston. The Mystic River runs through it, Tufts University anchors the north side, and the city blends Italian-American heritage with a younger crowd drawn by the Orange Line extension.
What Locals Love About Medford
Middlesex Fells Reservation
The Fells is 2,500 acres of hilly forest, ponds, and rocky outcrops shared with Stoneham, Winchester, Malden, and Melrose. The Skyline Trail loop is the local favorite — about seven miles with real elevation. You can also rent a kayak at the Sheepfold lot in summer.
Tufts University Campus
The hilltop campus straddles the Medford-Somerville line and is open to the public. The view east from the academic quad on a clear day reaches Boston Harbor. Tufts also runs a busy schedule of free public lectures.
Wright’s Pond
A small swim pond on the east side with a sandy beach, lifeguards in season, and a snack bar. Resident-only on busy summer weekends but otherwise an underrated swim spot.
Medford Square
The downtown sits at a bend in the Mystic River. The annual Restaurant Week showcases the strong Italian-American dining scene plus newer Salvadoran, Brazilian, and Vietnamese spots.
Royall House and Slave Quarters
A pre-Revolutionary mansion with the only remaining slave quarters in the northern US. The historic site is open for tours and tells the harder side of New England history.
Medford Riverwalk
A continuous paved path along the Mystic from Medford Square through to Wellington station. Popular for evening walks and connects to the Mystic River bike path.
Plumbing & Heating in Medford
Medford’s mix of 1920s triple-deckers, post-war singles, and newer condos means every job is different. We work daily with the city’s older steam boilers, oil-to-gas conversions, and modern Navien combi systems.
Plumbing Services in Medford
- Water heater installation
- Tankless water heater
- Boiler installation & repair
- Furnace installation & repair
- Heat pump installation
- Ductless mini-splits
- Central AC
- 24/7 emergency plumbing
- All plumbing services in Medford
Need a plumber in Medford? Sedona Plumbing and Heating is licensed, insured, and dispatches same-day from our Winchester shop. Call (781) 242-2386 or use the form on this page.