Silver Shell is an ocean beach in Marion, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $10/yr Marion resident sticker (free for residents 70+); no daily/non-resident parking option, access is Marion (and reciprocal Rochester) residents with a privilege sticker only
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$10/yr Marion resident sticker (free for residents 70+); no daily/non-resident parking option, access is Marion (and reciprocal Rochester) residents with a privilege sticker onlyStickerMarion resident beach/parking sticker (Rochester residents also accepted per reciprocal agreement)
Marion's main town beach (end of Front Street); playground, basketball court, seasonal lifeguards (mid/late June–August). Sticker required at all times; no overnight parking; lot is a designated tow-away zone and fills quickly on summer…
Common questions
Is Silver Shell in Marion 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 Silver Shell, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($10/yr Marion resident sticker (free for residents 70+); no daily/non-resident parking option, access is Marion (and reciprocal Rochester) residents with a privilege sticker only). Marion's main town beach (end of Front Street); playground, basketball court, seasonal lifeguards (mid/late June–August). Sticker required at all times; no overnight parking; lot is a designated tow-away zone and fills quickly on summer…
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