Waterfront Services at DCR-Managed Swimming Locations

Saturday, May 24, 2025 - Monday, September 1, 2025

When Designated Swimming Areas (DSA) open for the season, services include provision of restroom facilities, parking and water quality testing.  Some DSA also offer lifeguard services, subject to staff availability.  Key Holidays:  Memorial Day,  5/26/25; Juneteenth 6/19/25; Independence Day 7/4/25; Labor Day, 9/1/25.

Please Note: Opening Dates and Lifeguard Schedule are subject to change due to staffing levels and required raining. 
To check for any operational issues that could affect your intended visit, please visit: DCR Park Alerts

Table of Contents

Boston Region

CommunityDesignated Swimming AreaPark, State Forest or Recreational FacilityDSA TypeDesignated Swimming Area Opening DateLifeguard Coverage      (Weekends and holidays only from 5/24/25- 6/13/25)Lifeguard Coverage Starts 
(7 days per week)
Lifeguard Coverage EndsDesignated Swimming Area Closes
S. BostonCarson BeachSouth Boston BeachesCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
S. BostonCastle Island BeachSouth Boston BeachesCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
S. BostonCity Point BeachSouth Boston BeachesCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
S. BostonM Street BeachSouth Boston BeachesCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
DorchesterMalibu Beach   Dorchester Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
S. BostonPleasure Bay BeachSouth Boston BeachesCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes5/24/259/1/259/1/25
DorchesterSavin Hill BeachDorchester Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
WinchesterShannon BeachMystic River ReservationInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
DorchesterTenean BeachDorchester Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
QuincyWollaston BeachQuincy Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25

Central Region

CommunityDesignated Swimming AreaPark, State Forest or Recreational FacilityDSA TypeDesignated Swimming Area Opening DateLifeguard Coverage      (Weekends and holidays only from 5/24/25- 6/13/25)Lifeguard Coverage Starts 
(7 days per week)
Lifeguard Coverage EndsDesignated Swimming Area Closes
AshlandAshland BeachAshland State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
BaldwinvilleBeamans Pond Campers BeachOtter River State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
BaldwinvilleBeamans Pond Day Use BeachOtter River State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
NatickCochituate S.P. BeachCochituate State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
HubbardstonComet Pond BeachAsnacomet PondInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
LeominsterCrow Hill Pond BeachLeominster State ForestInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
AshbyDamon Pond BeachWillard Brook State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
GardnerDunn Pond BeachDunn Pond State ParkInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
HopkintonHopkinton Main BeachHopkinton State ParkInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
WinchendonLake Dennison Campers BeachLake Dennison Recreation AreaInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguarded9/1/259/1/25
WinchendonLake Dennison Day Use BeachLake Dennison Recreation AreaInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
WorcesterLake ParkQuinsigamond State ParkInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
ShutesburyLake Wyola BeachLake Wyola State ParkInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
ErvingLaurel Lake BeachErving State ForestInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
TownsendPearl Hill BeachPearl Hill State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
WorcesterRegatta Point BeachQuinsigamond State ParkInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
FraminghamSaxonville BeachCochituate State ParkInland BeachManaged by the Town of Framingham. Call 508-532-5960 for information.
HopkintonUpper Reservoir BeachHopkinton State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
SturbridgeWalker Pond Campers BeachWells State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
DouglasWallum Lake BeachDouglas State ForestInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/2/249/1/25
RutlandWhitehall PondRutland State ParkInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25

North Region

CommunityDesignated Swimming AreaPark, State Forest or Recreational FacilityDSA TypeDesignated Swimming Area Opening DateLifeguard Coverage      (Weekends and holidays only from 5/24/25- 6/13/25)Lifeguard Coverage Starts 
(7 days per week)
Lifeguard Coverage EndsDesignated Swimming Area Closes
N. AndoverBerry Pond Day-Use BeachHarold Parker State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
E. BostonConstitution BeachConstitution BeachCoastal Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
N. AndoverFrye Pond Campers BeachHarold Parker State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
SaugusJohn A. Pearce LakeBreakheart ReservationInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/2/249/1/25
LynnKings BeachLynn Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
LynnLynn BeachLynn Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
NahantNahant BeachLynn Shore ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
RevereRevere BeachRevere Beach ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
SalisburySalisbury Main BeachSalisbury Beach ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
SalisburySalisbury North BeachSalisbury Beach ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
Ipswich/PISandy PointSandy PointCoastal Beach5/24/25noUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
Revere/WinthropShort BeachWinthrop Shores ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
ConcordWalden Pond Main BeachWalden Pond State ReservationInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
ConcordWalden Pond Red Cross BeachWalden Pond State ReservationInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
WinthropWinthrop BeachWinthrop Shores ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
SaugusCamp NihanPecham PondInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25

South Region

CommunityDesignated Swimming AreaPark, State Forest or Recreational FacilityDSA TypeDesignated Swimming Area Opening DateLifeguard Coverage      (Weekends and holidays only from 5/24/25- 6/13/25)Lifeguard Coverage Starts 
(7 days per week)
Lifeguard Coverage EndsDesignated Swimming Area Closes
CarverBarretts Pond Campers BeachMyles Standish State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
TauntonCampers BeachMassasoit State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
PlymouthCharge Pond Campers BeachMyles Standish State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
BrewsterCliff Pond BeachNickerson State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
PlymouthCollege PondMyles Standish State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
PlymouthCurlew Pond BeachMyles Standish State ForestInland Beach6/15/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
DartmouthDemarest Lloyd BeachDemarest Lloyd State ParkCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
PlymouthFearing Pond Campers Beach IMyles Standish State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
PlymouthFearing Pond Day Use AreaMyles Standish State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
BrewsterFlax Pond BeachNickerson State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
FairhavenFort Phoenix BeachFort Phoenix State ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
WestportHorseneck BeachHorseneck Beach ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
MiltonHoughton's PondBlue Hills ReservationInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
Oak BluffsJoseph Sylvia State BeachManuel F. Correllus State ForestCoastal BeachManaged by  Dukes County. Call (508) 696-3840 for more information
BostonLovells Is. BeachBoston Harbor Islands State ParkCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
HullNantasket BeachNantasket Beach ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
HullPeddocks Island BeachBoston Harbor Islands State ParkCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
SandwichScusset BeachScusset Beach State ReservationCoastal Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
EdgartownSouth Beach (Katama)Manuel F. Correllus State ForestCoastal BeachManaged by the Town of Edgartown. Call 508-627-6145 for information.
MashpeeSouth Cape BeachSouth Cape BeachCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
BostonSpectacle BeachBoston Harbor Islands State ParkCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
FalmouthWashburn IslandCamper's BeachCoastal Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
TauntonWatson Pond BeachWatson Pond State ParkInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25

West Region

CommunityDesignated Swimming AreaPark, State Forest or Recreational FacilityDSA TypeDesignated Swimming Area Opening DateLifeguard Coverage      (Weekends and holidays only from 5/24/25- 6/13/25)Lifeguard Coverage Starts 
(7 days per week)
Lifeguard Coverage EndsDesignated Swimming Area Closes
MontereyBenedict PondBeartown State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
ChicopeeChicopee S.P. BeachChicopee State ParkInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25
CharlemontCold River PoolMohawk Trail State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
GoshenDAR Campers BeachDAR State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
GoshenDAR Day Use BeachDAR State ForestInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
WestfieldLamberts BeachHampton Ponds State ParkInland Beach5/24/25No6/14/258/17/259/1/25
PittsfieldLulu PondPittsfield State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
ClarksburgMauserts PondClarksburg State ForstInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
SavoyNorth PondSavoy Mountain State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
OtisOtis Res. BeachTolland State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
SandisfieldYork LakeSandisfield State ForestInland Beach5/24/25NoUnguardedUnguarded9/1/25
WestfieldKingsley BeachHampton Ponds State ParkInland Beach5/24/25Yes6/14/259/1/259/1/25

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