The town's public freshwater beach in the southwestern corner of Chelmsford, a roughly 200-foot stretch of light beige sand on Heart Pond with no lifeguard on duty.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round; the beach's swim season and health monitoring run Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Accessibility
No beach wheelchair, Mobi-Mat, or accessible-parking detail is documented; call the Town Manager's Office to confirm before visiting with mobility needs.
Lifeguard
None. Swim at your own risk.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under the owner's control at all times; owners must clean up after them.
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed hand-launch only; no motorized-boat ramp
Managed by
Chelmsford Town Manager's Office
978-250-5202 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Heart Pond Beach lot
Heart Pond Beach lot
CostFree
Small lot at the beach; portable toilets are staged here in season.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Parking lot area
Not here
No drinking water
Not documented.
No showers
Not documented.
No changing rooms
Not documented.
No concessions
Not documented.
Common questions
Is Heart Pond Beach in Chelmsford open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
No. The town posts the beach as swim-at-your-own-risk with no lifeguard on duty.
Can I launch a kayak here?
Small boats can be hand-launched, but there's no ramp for motorized craft.
Are the bathrooms open in winter?
No, the portable toilets in the parking lot are only in place during the non-winter months.
Do I need to be a Chelmsford resident to use the beach?
No, it's open to residents and non-residents alike.
Is there parking at Heart Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Heart Pond Beach lot
What rules should I know at Heart Pond Beach?
No lifeguard is on duty; swimming is at your own risk. No fishing, grills, cooking, or open flames of any kind. No alcohol, smoking, or glass bottles. No feeding waterfowl.
Can you swim at Heart Pond Beach?
Heart 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.
Are dogs allowed at Heart Pond Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and under the owner's control at all times; owners must clean up after them.
Is there an entry fee at Heart Pond Beach?
No, entry is free.