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
Water not monitored off-season
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. checked Jul 15, 2026
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,…
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Fishing
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
Worth knowing
- The pond is also known locally as the Chicopee Reservoir, a 25 to 29 acre former water-supply reservoir stocked with trout and bass; boats are not permitted on the water itself, only shoreline fishing.
Common questions
Is Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach in Chicopee open today?
Chicopee Memorial State Park 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 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Chicopee Memorial State Park 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 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.