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.