A small sandy beach on the Fore River in East Braintree, also called Swift's Beach or Lt. G. Murray Smith Beach. A marsh-edge walking trail links it to Watson Park next door as part of the 1-mile Monatiquot River Walk, with views of moored sailboats and green marshland.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Dawn to dusk; lifeguard/swim schedule posted weekly at the beach, tide-dependent
Season
Beach area open dawn to dusk year-round; guarded swimming season is summer only, roughly 7 hours daily on a tide-dependent schedule posted weekly on site
Accessibility
No ADA access noted (no beach wheelchair, accessible parking, or step-free path found)
Lifeguard
Seasonal (summer); swimming when lifeguards are not on duty is not permitted
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted at Smith Beach, including on the adjoining Francis Toland Memorial Trail
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Braintree Parks and Recreation
781-794-8900 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Smith Beach lot
Smith Beach lot
CostfreeSpacesunspecified, small lot
4-hour maximum stay; entrance at 176 Edgehill Rd
Access points along this beach
Beach lot / main entrance
Francis Toland Memorial Trail to Watson Park
marsh-edge walking path, part of the 1-mile Monatiquot River Walk
Worth knowing
- Water quality is sampled weekly by the state from roughly June 12 to September 1; check the MA DPH beach dashboard for live status before swimming.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Smith Beach in Braintree open today?
Smith 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.
Is there parking at Smith Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Smith Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Smith Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Smith Beach?
Canoe/kayak access not recommended due to swift currents; fishing only beyond the west jetty. No glass containers; no alcohol or controlled substances. No dogs on the beach or the adjoining trail.
Can you swim at Smith Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Smith 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 Smith Beach?
Dogs are not permitted at Smith Beach, including on the adjoining Francis Toland Memorial Trail
Is there an entry fee at Smith Beach?
No, entry is free.