A small, resident-focused town beach on one of the cleanest freshwater ponds in eastern Massachusetts, with swim lessons grouped by ability and a playground on the grounds. The Town of Boxford took over running it directly in 2026 after the Boxford Athletic Association ended its long-standing operation.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker included with membership
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Managed by
Town of Boxford Recreation Department
978-887-6000 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costincluded with membershipStickerfamily season pass $150 (2 adults + children/grandchildren under 25, includes 2 parking stickers); individual/senior season pass $50 (1 parking sticker)
Beach lot (membership sticker required)
Details unconfirmed
Beach lot (membership sticker required)
Costincluded with membership
Residency of Boxford required to purchase a membership at all
Common questions
Is Stiles Pond Beach in Boxford 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 there parking at Stiles Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (included with membership). Beach lot (membership sticker required)
Can you swim at Stiles Pond Beach?
Stiles Pond 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.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Stiles Pond Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. included with membership.