Brackenbury is an ocean beach in Beverly, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Street parking free
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Street parking
Costfree
49-ft-wide public right-of-way beach squeezed between two privately owned beaches. No designated lot; visitors park on side streets in the Cove neighborhood and walk down Brackenbury Lane. No lifeguard.
Common questions
Is Brackenbury in Beverly open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Brackenbury, and what does it cost?
Street parking (free). 49-ft-wide public right-of-way beach squeezed between two privately owned beaches. No designated lot; visitors park on side streets in the Cove neighborhood and walk down Brackenbury Lane. No lifeguard.
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