Hopkinton Main Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Hopkinton, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA-registered vehicle, $30/day non-MA (DCR day-use parking fee), roughly mid-May through Labor Day
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA-registered vehicle, $30/day non-MA (DCR day-use parking fee), roughly mid-May through Labor Day
Also called Lower Beach; one of two lifeguarded swimming areas at Hopkinton State Park, located at Parking Lot L.
Common questions
Is Hopkinton Main Beach in Hopkinton open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Hopkinton Main Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA-registered vehicle, $30/day non-MA (DCR day-use parking fee), roughly mid-May through Labor Day). Also called Lower Beach; one of two lifeguarded swimming areas at Hopkinton State Park, located at Parking Lot L.
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