Fore River Smith Beach is an ocean beach in Braintree, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Free No fee found, small town-owned lot, roughly 4-hr limit
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostNo fee found, small town-owned lot, roughly 4-hr limit
Town lot off Edgehill Rd in East Braintree; also listed by the town as a designated off-street parking area residents may use during parking bans. No resident sticker or fee requirement found in official sources.
Common questions
Is Fore River Smith Beach in Braintree 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 Fore River Smith Beach, and what does it cost?
Free (No fee found, small town-owned lot, roughly 4-hr limit). Town lot off Edgehill Rd in East Braintree; also listed by the town as a designated off-street parking area residents may use during parking bans. No resident sticker or fee requirement found in official sources.
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