Beaches - Fresh Water
Fresh Water Beaches - Central Massachusetts
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East Brimfield, MA
East Brimfield Lake / Holland Pond / Lake Siog / Quinebaug River Recreation Area
Route 20 and East Brimfield Holland RoadSwimming in a lake and several ponds at this very large recreation area.
Worcester, MA
Coes Pond Beach
200 Mill StreetThe Coes Reservoir (commonly referred to as Coes Pond) property includes the Coes Beach and bathhouse, Coes Knife Dam, Columbus Park, the former Fenton Parcel and the former Knights of Columbus.The Major Taylor Bike Trail passes Coes Pond. Beach is operated by the City of Worcester. This is a fresh water beach with bathrooms. Life guards are on duty during public hours. Free parking. Open year round.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m.
Hopkinton, MA
Hopkinton State Park
164 Cedar Street 508-435-4303This park on the Hopkinton Reservoir has two swimming beaches staffed by life guards May through Labor Day and stocked fishing. On busy summer days, parking lot may fill up, requiring closing of the park for limited periods of time. For closure updates, follow the park on Twitter at @MassDCR. - Trail Map (PDF)
Worcester, MA
Shore Park Beach
111 Shore DriveThis is one of two sandy beaches operated by the City of Worcester of Indian Lake, which is 193 acres with a mean depth of about 11 feet. The beach has a 200-foot beachfront for swimming, picnic and recreation areas, and food concessions. Life guards on duty during public hours. For access to boat ramps, visit Clason Road Beach, also on Indian Lake but with limited access through a neighborhood. Fishing is popular here, where fishermen can find tiger muskie and northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, carp, and black crappies.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m.
Leominster, MA
Leominster State Forest
90 Fitchburg Road - Route 31 508-874-2303Leominster State Forest has two ponds. Crow Hill Pond has a swimming beach, a changing house, two picnic areas with tables and grills. Lifeguards are on duty from mid-June until Labor Day. This pond also is stocked with trout. The other pond is Paradise Pond. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, parking fees are charged in the paved parking lots. This property also is used for hiking, mountain biking, and cross country skiing. - Trail Map (PDF)
Worcester, MA
Bell Pond
238 Belmont StreetCity-run beach; life guards on duty noon to 7 p.m.; free parking; bathrooms
This pond is located within the city's Bell Hill Park, and it is popular among Worcester residents. Along with other city of Worcester beaches, it is typically open for general public access the first week of July through the mid-August. Bathrooms; lifeguards on duty during public hours. Free parking. Open year-round.
Hours: Noon to 7 p.m.
Douglas, MA
Douglas State Forest
107 Wallum Lake Road 508-476-7872This state forest includes Wallum Lake, which has a swimming beach, picnic area, boat ramp, and many other outdoor activities. The park is popular and can reach capacity during high season in summer. - Trail Map (PDF)