Long Lake Beach is the town's swimming beach on the northeast shore of Long Pond, with a sandy shoreline, bathhouse, snack shack and a state boat ramp for small craft. It is staffed with lifeguards in summer and requires a parking permit or daily fee during the season.
What to expect
Parking
Long Lake Beach main lot Resident $15/day per car, non-resident $20/day per car, or…
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Park: dawn to dusk daily, year-round. Staffed hours (weather permitting): lifeguards and snack shack Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:30pm, Sun 11:00am-5:30pm; rentals 10:00am-5:00pm daily
Season
Park open dawn to dusk year-round; staffed beach season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day
Accessibility
Permanent ADA/AAB pathway connects Beach Drive to Town Road, completed June 2024, replacing seasonal beach access mats, giving year-round accessible entry
Dogs
A dog has to be on a lead of no more than seven feet, or at heel and demonstrably obedient, in any public place in Littleton, which includes all Town-owned property and state property inside the town. A dog walking at heel still has to be…
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Littleton Parks, Recreation & Community Education
978-540-2490 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Long Lake Beach main lot
CostResident $15/day per car, non-resident $20/day per car, or per-person $5 resident / $6 non-resident; seasonal sticker…
Shaker Lane Elementary School overflow lot
CostSame beach fee or permit applies; used once the main lot fills
Access points along this beach
State boat ramp
Dock access for canoes, kayaks, and boats under 20 horsepower
ADA/AAB accessible pathway
Beach Drive to Town Road
What's here
Facilities
Bathhouse
Fully equipped bathhouse with restrooms and changing rooms
Changing Rooms
Part of bathhouse
Picnic area
Shaded picnic areas
Restrooms
Restrooms inside the bathhouse
Common questions
Is Long Lake Beach in Littleton open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is Long Lake Beach open to non-residents?
Yes. The beach is open to both residents and non-residents, though non-residents pay a higher parking and day-use rate.
What happens when the parking lot fills up?
The lot closes to additional cars, and visitors are directed to park at Shaker Lane Elementary School until space opens.
When do season parking permits expire?
Season parking permits expire on December 31 of the year they were issued.
Can you swim at Long Lake Beach?
Long Lake 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 Long Lake Beach?
A dog has to be on a lead of no more than seven feet, or at heel and demonstrably obedient, in any public place in Littleton, which includes all Town-owned property and state property inside the town. A dog walking at heel still has to be leashed when passing within 25 feet of other people or…
Is there an entry fee at Long Lake Beach?
No, entry is free.