A town-run swimming beach on the Hudson side of Fort Meadow Reservoir, with a lifeguard building, a roped-off swim area, and a gravel parking lot that fills up on hot summer days. It runs a staffed season from early June through late August; the gate to the property itself stays open longer.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $10/day resident, $20/day non-resident; $50/season resident, $100/season non-resident
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
6am-9pm gate access; staffed 9am-7pm daily in season
Season
Beach property accessible 6am-9pm year-round per posted rules; staffed swim season runs daily from early June through late August, opening around June 1
Dogs
No pets or other animals on the beach property or in the water, except service animals
Kayak
Allowed year-round, designated area only, no motors
Managed by
Hudson Division of Recreation / Park Commission
978-568-9642 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10/day resident, $20/day non-resident; $50/season resident, $100/season non-resident
Centennial Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Centennial Beach lot
Cost$10/day resident, $20/day non-resident; $50/season resident, $100/season non-resident
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
lifeguard building
Common questions
Is Centennial Beach in Hudson 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.
When does the lifeguard season start and end?
Centennial Beach runs a staffed swim season from early June through late August; the town posts exact dates each spring on its website and Facebook page.
How much does parking cost?
A day pass runs $10 for residents and $20 for non-residents. A season pass runs $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents, cash or check only.
Are there restrooms at Centennial 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 Centennial Beach?
No motorized boats; only non-motorized watercraft in designated areas. No scuba diving; swimmers must stay inside the marked swim area. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Can you swim at Centennial Beach?
Centennial 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 Centennial Beach?
No pets or other animals on the beach property or in the water, except service animals