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Sandy Beach

Town-run, seasonalFreshwater pond · Hopkinton, MA · 6 Walcott Street ; parking at 4 Lakeshore Drive

Today's conditions at Sandy Beach

Right now
Water not monitored by DPH
No MA DPH sampling point here

A town-run swimming beach on Lake Maspenock with a small boat launch, open to Hopkinton residents and their guests during the summer season.

What to expect

Parking
Sandy Beach lot Included with pass
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Water
Inland freshwater
Hours
Staffed 10:00am-5:00pm. Weekends only Memorial Day weekend through late June and mid-August through Labor Day weekend; daily late June through late August
Season
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs are restricted from the designated swim area; full leash policy for the rest of the park not confirmed
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Boat launch open in season for residents with trailer pass
Fishing
Allowed Lake Maspenock, general access
Managed by
Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Department 508-497-9750 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Sandy Beach lot
CostIncluded with passSpacesnot confirmed
Passes purchased/picked up at Parks & Rec office, 6 Walcott St
Access points along this beach
Main beach/parking entrance
4 Lakeshore Drive
Boat launch
Shares the beach lot; trailer pass required

Worth knowing

  • The beach is officially named Sandy Beach on Lake Maspenock; "Sandy Island Beach" is not the name used by the town.

Common questions

Is Sandy Beach in Hopkinton open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-11-06). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can non-residents visit Sandy Beach in Hopkinton?
Only as the guest of a Hopkinton resident, who can buy a day pass on site; unaccompanied non-residents are not admitted during the restricted summer season.
What rules should I know at Sandy Beach?
Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty. Non-residents cannot use the beach or boat launch unsupervised during the summer season; must be a paying guest of a resident. Vehicles parked without a valid pass are subject to a $150 fine.
Can you swim at Sandy Beach?
Sandy 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 Sandy Beach?
Dogs are restricted from the designated swim area; full leash policy for the rest of the park not confirmed
Is there an entry fee at Sandy Beach?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (accessibility, fires policy, full facilities detail). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.