Pavilion Beach is the town's working beach by the Ipswich River mouth, a short walk from the Town Wharf. Sand runs beyond the retaining wall and is open to the public, though the small lot behind it is Ipswich-resident parking only for most of the summer.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $50/season sticker (covers Pavilion Beach, Town Wharf, and Fire Dept areas)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Managed by
Ipswich Cemetery & Parks Department
978-356-6643 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$50/season sticker (covers Pavilion Beach, Town Wharf, and Fire Dept areas)StickerResident sticker, or display Crane Beach sticker/Transfer Station sticker
Bayview Road municipal lot
Details unconfirmed
Bayview Road municipal lot
Cost$50/season sticker (covers Pavilion Beach, Town Wharf, and Fire Dept areas)Spacesunder 30
Resident-only parking May 15-Sept 15 on weekends/holidays; public parking allowed weekdays in that window and 7 days/week Labor Day-Memorial Day. No street parking nearby.
Access points along this beach
Retaining-wall beach entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Pavilion Beach in Ipswich open today?
Pavilion Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Pavilion Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($50/season sticker (covers Pavilion Beach, Town Wharf, and Fire Dept areas)). Bayview Road municipal lot
What rules should I know at Pavilion Beach?
No parking on side streets near Pavilion Beach.
Can you swim at Pavilion Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Pavilion Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Pavilion Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Pavilion Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $50/season sticker (covers Pavilion Beach, Town Wharf, and Fire Dept areas).