A lifeguarded freshwater beach on the reservoir pond inside Chicopee Memorial State Park. It is the closest public swimming beach for much of Chicopee and gets crowded on hot weekends.
What to expect
Parking
Beach parking lot $8/day in season
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
9am-7pm Memorial Day-Labor Day; 8:30am-3:30pm the rest of the year, weather dependent
From Memorial DaySeason
Beach and lifeguards staffed Memorial Day-Labor Day; park stays open the rest of the year on reduced hours, weather dependent.
From Memorial DayEntry fee
$8 per-vehicle parking fee charged in season; no separate beach admission.
Lifeguard
Lifeguarded in summer season
Dogs
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet,…
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Allowed year-round
Managed by
DCR - Division of State Parks and Recreation
413-594-9416 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Beach parking lot
Cost$8/day in season
Park posts capacity updates by phone/social media when full.
Access points along this beach
Main beach entrance
off the park's Burnett Rd gate
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
bathhouse near beach
Common questions
Is Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach in Chicopee open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is the beach ever closed for water quality?
DCR has closed it to swimming in past summers for cyanobacteria blooms in the pond and reopened it once tests came back clear, so it is worth checking DCR postings on hot, still days.
Are there restrooms at Chicopee Memorial State Park 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 Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach?
DCR has closed the beach to swimming in past summers when cyanobacteria blooms were detected in the pond, reopening once water tests cleared.
Can you swim at Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach?
Yes. Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach?
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, never unattended or at large, and its waste carried out.…
Is there an entry fee at Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach?
Yes, $8 per-vehicle parking fee charged in season; no separate beach admission.