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
Water not monitored off-season
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?
Shipyard Lane 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 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Shipyard Lane 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 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).