The town's staffed swimming beach on Whalom Lake, requiring a paid beach pass and offering lifeguard supervision during the summer season.
What to expect
Parking
Town Beach lot free with beach pass (pass required for entry)
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Entry fee
Beach pass required. 2021-season pricing found (may be outdated): resident daily $5 adult / $2 child-senior; resident season pass $44 individual / $65 family / $23 senior; non-resident daily $10 adult / $5 child-senior; non-resident…
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on duty in season
Dogs
Dogs reported not allowed on the beach per a secondary business listing; not confirmed against an official town rules document (the official Town Beach Rules & Regulations PDF could not be read).
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed open-water season
Managed by
Lunenburg Parks and Recreation
978-514-3001 (beach, seasonal); 978-582-4146 ext. 440 (Parks & Rec office) · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Town Beach lot
Costfree with beach pass (pass required for entry)
Lot at 267 Prospect Street
Access points along this beach
Prospect Street main entrance
Common questions
Is Lunenburg Town Beach in Lunenburg 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.
Do I need a pass to use Lunenburg Town Beach?
Yes, a beach pass (resident or non-resident, daily or season) is required to enter.
Is this the same as a private Lake Whalom association beach?
No. This is the town-run public beach; Lake Whalom does have some private shorefront elsewhere on the lake, but the Prospect Street facility is municipally owned and operated.
What rules should I know at Lunenburg Town Beach?
Lifeguards on duty during posted season hours only; unconfirmed exact hours for 2026.
Can you swim at Lunenburg Town Beach?
Lunenburg Town 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 Lunenburg Town Beach?
Dogs reported not allowed on the beach per a secondary business listing; not confirmed against an official town rules document (the official Town Beach Rules & Regulations PDF could not be read).
Is there an entry fee at Lunenburg Town Beach?
Yes, Beach pass required. 2021-season pricing found (may be outdated): resident daily $5 adult / $2 child-senior; resident season pass $44 individual / $65 family / $23 senior; non-resident daily $10 adult / $5 child-senior; non-resident season $60 individual / $80 family / $35 senior. Non-resident…