Saxonville Beach is a small city-run swimming beach on the Framingham shore of Lake Cochituate, with a lifeguarded sand swim area and a bathhouse that opens only when staff are present.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Dawn to dusk when open; lifeguards on duty only during staffed hours, swim at own risk otherwise
Season
Open access dawn to dusk in season; lifeguarded roughly late June through mid-August (2024 dates: Jun 20-Aug 15), water quality tested weekly Memorial Day-Labor Day
Lifeguard
Present roughly Jun 20-Aug 15 as staffing permits; not guaranteed all open hours
On duty nowDogs
Not allowed on beach or in bathhouse
Managed by
Framingham Parks and Recreation
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Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Lake Road beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Lake Road beach lot
CostFree
Residents only; gate can be locked outside staffed hours at Framingham beaches generally
Access points along this beach
Lake Road entrance
Main beach and parking access
What's here
Facilities
Changing rooms
Bathhouse; smoking/vaping and nudity prohibited inside
Common questions
Is Saxonville Beach in Framingham open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can non-residents use Saxonville Beach?
No. Framingham restricts its three city beaches to residents and requires a resident ID for every adult at every visit.
Pets are barred from both the beach and the bathhouse, and cars are not an acceptable place to leave them either.
Is the water safe to swim in right now?
E. coli readings have run well under the state limit through mid-July 2026, but the beach has closed for bacteria and cyanobacteria in past summers, so it is worth checking the city's water quality page before a visit.
Is there parking at Saxonville Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Lake Road beach lot
Are there restrooms at Saxonville 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 Saxonville Beach?
Non-swimmers must stay where they can stand and may be required to pass a swim test before entering the deep end. No diving or head-first entry into the water. No alcoholic beverages. No dogs or pets on beach or in bathhouse. No flotation devices including PFDs, floats, and water wings. No ball…
Is there an entry fee at Saxonville Beach?
No, entry is free.