A quiet sand-and-pebble beach on Ocean Street next to Coolidge Reservation, bigger than nearby White Beach but with no parking of its own, which keeps it far less crowded than Singing Beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
Not documented; small undeveloped beach with no facilities beyond trash barrels
Managed by
Manchester-by-the-Sea Parks & Recreation Department
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Parking
Paid lot
CostN/A
No parking lot
Details unconfirmed
No parking lot
CostN/ASpaces0
The town's own facility page states there are no parking spaces at this beach
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Roadside access directly off Ocean Street, near Coolidge Reservation
What's here
Not here
No waste-bag dispensers
Only trash barrels present; no other amenities
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Black Beach in Manchester open today?
Black 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 Black Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (N/A). No parking lot
Can you swim at Black Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Black 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 Black Beach?
No, entry is free.