A town-run swimming beach on the west shore of Silver Lake, with a sandy lifeguarded swim area, a concession stand, and a pavilion. Conservation trails continue past the beach fence and stay open on foot after the lifeguard season ends, though swimming itself is not allowed once the beach closes for the year.
What to expect
Parking
Beach lot Included with day/season pass
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
11am-6pm Saturday-Thursday, 1pm-6pm Friday, in season; hours can shift based on lifeguard staffing
Season
Beach and lifeguard season runs June 13 to August 9, 2026; conservation trails around the lake stay open year-round on foot
Entry fee
Day pass required to swim: $12/car residents (Mon-Fri), $24/car non-residents (Mon-Thu only); season passes $45 (resident family) to $75 (non-resident family); seniors 65+ pay $3-6 day / $10-20 season
Lifeguard
Lifeguarded during the posted beach season, June-August
On duty nowDogs
Dogs must be leashed, on a leash no longer than six feet, whenever off the owner's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, cartop boats only
Managed by
Grafton Recreation Department
508-839-2860 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Beach lot
CostIncluded with day/season pass
Lot attendant on duty in season; gate locked outside season but roadside pull-off remains usable for trail access
Access points along this beach
Conservation trail gate
Trails around Silver Lake stay open past the vehicle gate on foot once the beach season ends
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Bathhouse building
Showers
outdoor shower and footwash · seasonal
Picnic area
picnic tables; pavilion available to rent
Common questions
Is Silver Lake Beach in Grafton 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 I still visit after the beach closes for the season?
Yes. The gate to the parking area locks, but you can pull up in front of it and walk in to use the conservation trails; swimming itself is not allowed once the lifeguard season ends.
Are there restrooms at Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake Beach?
Swimming is prohibited outside the lifeguarded beach season, roughly September through May. No trailered watercraft; only canoes or cartop boats, and only electric outboard motors, no gas motors. Off-season, the site is carry-in carry-out for trash.
Can you swim at Silver Lake Beach?
Silver Lake Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Silver Lake Beach?
Dogs must be leashed, on a leash no longer than six feet, whenever off the owner's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Silver Lake Beach?
Yes, Day pass required to swim: $12/car residents (Mon-Fri), $24/car non-residents (Mon-Thu only); season passes $45 (resident family) to $75 (non-resident family); seniors 65+ pay $3-6 day / $10-20 season