Danvers' only beach access, a small town-run stretch on the tidal Porter River next to John George Park. It has a bathhouse, a pavilion, and a beach-volleyball court rather than open dune, so it reads more like a riverside town park with sand than a coastal beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are on duty during limited hours over the summer months only; exact hours not published.
Dogs
Covered by Danvers' town-wide leash bylaw: dogs must be leashed at all times in town parks and beaches unless the area is posted off-leash (only Endicott Park's dog park qualifies). No separate seasonal dog ban is posted for Sandy Beach…
Ball Sports
Allowed summer
Managed by
Danvers Recreation Department
978-777-0001 ext. 3094 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Main beach entrance
across River Street from the John George Park parking lot
What's here
Facilities
Showers
outdoor shower at the bathhouse
Drinking water
water fountain at the beach
Picnic area
pavilion with picnic tables
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Sandy Beach in Danvers open today?
Sandy 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 water tested for swimming?
Yes, Massachusetts Department of Public Health-style bacteria monitoring is run on a regular schedule during the swim season, with new results posted roughly weekly; check the current posting before swimming after heavy rain.
There's a playground and calm river water rather than surf, plus a bathhouse and shaded pavilion nearby, so families tend to treat it as a low-key neighborhood beach rather than a destination shore.
Are there restrooms at Sandy Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Are dogs allowed at Sandy Beach?
Covered by Danvers' town-wide leash bylaw: dogs must be leashed at all times in town parks and beaches unless the area is posted off-leash (only Endicott Park's dog park qualifies). No separate seasonal dog ban is posted for Sandy Beach specifically.
Is there an entry fee at Sandy Beach?
No, entry is free.