Two MBTA bus routes connect Lexington to Alewife Station five miles away where rapid transit is available to Boston and other parts of the area. Education Lexington maintains a premier public school system that is nationally acclaimed. Students attend our nine schools. The local main and branch libraries have a rich collection of books and other materials. The staff is always helpful and accessible, ready to obtain materials from other libraries.
Library cards are free.
Recreation The Town s Recreation Committee oversees a varied recreation program for Lexingtonians of every age. Outdoor facilities include swimming pools and a pond, basketball courts, a track, softball fields, tennis courts, and many neighborhood playgrounds. A fitness nature path has 16 self-directed fitness stations. A modern playground provides imaginative play opportunities for children. A bicycle path stretches seven miles from Bedford to Cambridge.