Halifax's swimming beach on the west shore of West Monponsett Pond, off Lingan Street. The town stopped funding lifeguards at any of its public beaches, so this one is unguarded.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free for residents with sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Beach parking-sticker season runs May 23 through Sep 7, 2026 (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day); swim season is assumed to track this window but isn't separately confirmed.
From May 23Dogs
Leash required at all times, no off-leash exception (townwide bylaw).
Kayak
Allowed open water season
Managed by
Halifax Parks Commission
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Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree for residents with stickerStickerBeach parking sticker required May 23-Sep 7, 2026; free for Halifax residents (a current recycling sticker also works); $120/vehicle/season for non-residents.
Lingan Street / Fourth Avenue Lot
Details unconfirmed
Lingan Street / Fourth Avenue Lot
CostFree for residents with stickerSpacesunconfirmed
Vehicles without a valid sticker are issued a $50 citation by Halifax Police.
Access points along this beach
Lingan Street lot
Main beach parking/entrance.
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
Not confirmed present; assume absent until posted otherwise.
Common questions
Is Town Beach in Halifax open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there a lifeguard at Town Beach?
No. Halifax no longer funds lifeguards at any of its public beaches, due to budget constraints.
Do I need a sticker to park?
Yes, from May 23 through Sep 7, 2026. Residents get one free; non-residents pay $120 for the season.
What rules should I know at Town Beach?
Boats must slow to headway speed (about 6 mph) within 300 feet of the swim area under the town's boating bylaw.
Can you swim at Town Beach?
Town 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 Town Beach?
Leash required at all times, no off-leash exception (townwide bylaw).
Is there an entry fee at Town Beach?
No, entry is free.