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
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Ipswich Cemetery & Parks Department
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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
Access points along this beach
Retaining-wall beach entrance
Common questions
Is Pavillion in Ipswich 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 Pavillion, 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 Pavillion?
No parking on side streets near Pavilion Beach.
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