A sandy Center Pond beach shared by Becket and Washington residents, about 0.3 miles down Mecum Road off Route 8. A roped swim area, staffed lifeguards, and a gravel cartop boat launch make it the town's main summer swim spot.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Accessibility
Accessible parking spaces; gentle grade of even, compact sand to the water; a Mobi-Mat portable accessible mat added in 2024 provides dock access for people with mobility issues
Dogs
A dog may not be beyond the confines of its owner's property unless it is physically restrained by a leash and under the control of its owner or keeper. There is no voice-control alternative. Owners must pick up after their dog on any…
Managed by
Becket Parks and Recreation Committee
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Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Metal dock with Mobi-Mat accessible approach
Common questions
Is Becket Town Beach in Becket open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is it good for young kids?
Yes. The roped shallow swim area, float, and daily swim lessons (10am-2pm in season) make it workable for young children, though there's no fence between the beach and the parking area.
Can you swim at Becket Town Beach?
Becket Town Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Becket Town Beach?
A dog may not be beyond the confines of its owner's property unless it is physically restrained by a leash and under the control of its owner or keeper. There is no voice-control alternative. Owners must pick up after their dog on any sidewalk, street, thoroughfare, beach or wetland and on any…