A town-run bay beach on Kingston Bay with a grass park, playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a boardwalk, backed by a parking-sticker system rather than free lot parking. It is Kingston's main developed public beach and doubles as a neighborhood park.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Park open year-round, dawn to dusk; restrooms and lifeguards run seasonally
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible, 0.25-mile paved walking path loops the grassy area and beach edge; wheelchair-accessible restrooms on site
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on duty during the swimming season
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on the grass area and walkways only; not allowed on the beach, basketball court, or fenced playground/tennis court. Owners must clean up after pets.
Managed by
Kingston Parks & Recreation Department
781-585-0533 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Gray's Beach Road entrance/lot
Main vehicle entrance and sticker-required parking lot
Boardwalk
Boardwalk connects grass park to beach edge
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Gray's Beach Park restroom building
Picnic area
Pavilions with picnic tables
Benches
Boardwalk and benches
Not here
No showers
Not listed among current amenities
No changing rooms
Not listed among current amenities
No concessions
A concession stand existed historically at the old bathhouse
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Gray's Beach in Kingston open today?
Gray's 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.
Do I need a parking sticker to visit Gray's Beach?
Yes, any vehicle parking at Gray's Beach Park needs a Kingston sticker from April through October; resident stickers cost $30-35 and non-resident stickers $60-65, and the 2026 non-resident allotment sold out.
Can I bring my dog to the beach?
Dogs on leash are welcome on the grass and walkways but are kept off the sand, the courts, and the fenced playground.
Is Gray's Beach good for young kids?
There's a fenced playground and a shallow bay beach, plus a paved 0.25-mile loop that works for strollers and wheelchairs.
When are the restrooms open?
Restrooms run seasonally, roughly 9am-5pm from April through October, weather permitting; they're closed the rest of the year.
What rules should I know at Gray's Beach?
Beach can be posted closed for swimming when weekly water testing shows elevated bacteria (enterococci); signs are posted at closures. Smoke-free property. Carry-in, carry-out trash policy; no trash barrels provided. Dogs prohibited on the beach itself, basketball court, and fenced…
Can you swim at Gray's Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Gray's 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 Gray's Beach?
No, entry is free.