An unguarded town swim area on Jenks Reservoir, off Lake Street, quieter than the guarded beach at Silver Lake Park. Swimming is at your own risk with no lifeguard on duty.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free with seasonal pass
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
9am to 7pm or dark, whichever comes first; gate closes at 4pm on July 4th
Season
April through end of August for the swim area; park closed November through May
From NovemberDogs
not allowed except working/service animals
Fishing
Allowed per MA Fish and Wildlife rules; license required age 15+
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed unconfirmed
Managed by
Bellingham Parks and Recreation / Department of Public Works
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree with seasonal passStickerseasonal beach parking pass required, issued by DPW
Arcand Park lot
Details unconfirmed
Arcand Park lot
Costfree with seasonal passSpacesunconfirmed
Pass covers both Arcand Park and Silver Lake Park.
Common questions
Is Arcand Park in Bellingham 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.
Is there a lifeguard at Arcand Park?
No. Arcand Park never has a lifeguard, so swimming is at your own risk. The town's guarded beach is at Silver Lake Park, on Silver Lake, a separate water body about two miles north.
Are there restrooms at Arcand Park?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Arcand Park?
No lifeguard on duty at any time; swim at your own risk. Smoking, alcohol, littering, ATVs, dirt bikes and gasoline engines banned.
Can you swim at Arcand Park?
Arcand Park 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 Arcand Park?
not allowed except working/service animals
Is there an entry fee at Arcand Park?
No, entry is free.