Savin Hill Beach is the southern half of the DCR's Dorchester Shores Reservation, a harbor beach next to McConnell Park with a free DCR lot at the pavilion; lifeguard coverage is reported inconsistently across sources and should be confirmed on-site.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
No dogs (except service animals) on the beach April 1 through September 15, per DCR regulation for Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Allowed now · ban starts April 1Getting in
Access points along this beach
Boardwalk (shared with Malibu Beach)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Savin Hill Beach in Boston open today?
Savin Hill Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can you swim at Savin Hill Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Savin Hill Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Savin Hill Beach?
No dogs (except service animals) on the beach April 1 through September 15, per DCR regulation for Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Is there an entry fee at Savin Hill Beach?
No, entry is free.