Shipyard Lane Beach is a small sandy pocket beach on the sheltered inner shore of Duxbury Bay, named for 17th- and 18th-century shipyards that once worked this stretch of shoreline. It has a small 25-car lot, seasonal lifeguards, and a launch spot for canoes and kayaks.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker free with Duxbury sticker (required Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day only)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open dawn to dusk year-round; lifeguards seasonal.
Accessibility
No ADA access.
Dogs
Dogs must stay on leash; owners must clean up after them.
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Duxbury Beach Operations
781-934-7034 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costfree with Duxbury sticker (required Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day only)
Shipyard Lane lot
Shipyard Lane lot
Costfree with Duxbury sticker (required Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day only)Spaces~25
What's here
Facilities
Waste-bag dispensers
pet waste receptacle
Dock
seasonal float for launching canoes/kayaks
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Shipyard Lane Beach in Duxbury 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 there parking at Shipyard Lane Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (free with Duxbury sticker (required Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day only)). Shipyard Lane lot
Can you swim at Shipyard Lane Beach?
Yes. Shipyard Lane 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 Shipyard Lane Beach?
Dogs must stay on leash; owners must clean up after them.
Is there an entry fee at Shipyard Lane Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Shipyard Lane Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. free with Duxbury sticker (required Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day only).