A disused town beach on the shore of Stoneville Reservoir with a playground, a basketball court and an informal ball field; the water itself has been closed to swimming for decades and the site is not maintained as a beach today.
What to expect
Hours
Auburn parks, playgrounds and beaches close to all activities between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. by town bylaw, unless the Department of Public Works issues a written license allowing other hours.
Season
The park itself has no posted seasonal closure; the beach/water area has been closed to swimming indefinitely since at least the early 2000s.
Accessibility
No accessible parking, step-free path, or beach wheelchair documented; site condition is undeveloped.
Lifeguard
None. The beach has not had a lifeguard for decades and the town does not currently utilize it as a swim beach.
Dogs
Leashed at all times, owners must remove waste, per town-wide park rule. No beach-specific dog window is posted.
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
Managed by
Auburn DPW Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division
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Parking
Free lot
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Rochdale Street roadside
Details unconfirmed
Rochdale Street roadside
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No dedicated lot; visitors park on Rochdale Street and cross the road to reach the site.
Access points along this beach
Rochdale Street entrance
Only known access point.
Common questions
Is Rotary Beach in Auburn open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Rotary Beach in Auburn?
No. The town closed the beach to swimming decades ago after bacteria levels in the water ran high, and the 2021 town open space plan reports no plans to reopen it. The land around it stays open as a park.
Is Rotary Beach on Eddy Pond?
No. Despite the name overlap in casual references, Rotary Beach sits on Stoneville Reservoir off Rochdale Street, a separate water body from Eddy Pond, which is about 3.5 miles away near South Street.
Is there parking at Rotary Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Rochdale Street roadside
What rules should I know at Rotary Beach?
Water quality was historically impaired with high bacteria levels; not confirmed whether that condition still applies as of 2026, but the beach remains closed to swimming. No alcoholic beverages on any town park, playground or beach. No fires without a permit from the fire department and parks…
Are dogs allowed at Rotary Beach?
Leashed at all times, owners must remove waste, per town-wide park rule. No beach-specific dog window is posted.
Is there an entry fee at Rotary Beach?
No, entry is free.