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
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
No dogs (except service animals) on the beach April 1 through September 15, per DCR regulation for Savin Hill and Malibu Beach
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town's beach pages before you go.
Access points along this beach
Boardwalk (shared with Malibu Beach)
Common questions
Is Savin Hill in Boston 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.
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