Walden Pond Main Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Concord, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident, year-round, 7:00am–closing; cash not accepted (pay via DCR YODEL portal or credit-card kiosk in the lot)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident, year-round, 7:00am–closing; cash not accepted (pay via DCR YODEL portal or credit-card kiosk in the lot)
Single DCR lot serves the whole reservation; lot closes once at capacity (check mass.gov/parkalerts or 978-369-3254). Main Beach was closed for swimming in 2025 during bathhouse construction and was slated to reopen with lifeguards for…
Common questions
Is Walden Pond Main Beach in Concord 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 Walden Pond Main Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA-plated vehicle, $30/day non-resident, year-round, 7:00am–closing; cash not accepted (pay via DCR YODEL portal or credit-card kiosk in the lot)). Single DCR lot serves the whole reservation; lot closes once at capacity (check mass.gov/parkalerts or 978-369-3254). Main Beach was closed for swimming in 2025 during bathhouse construction and was slated to reopen with lifeguards for…
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