Marion's main town beach on Sippican Harbor, with soft sand, a bathhouse, and a grassy park behind it. It is open to Marion and Rochester residents with a parking sticker and is the only Marion beach with a lifeguard.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open year-round; lifeguarded and staffed only in summer.
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible per Buzzards Bay Coalition's site listing.
Lifeguard
Mid/late June through August, roughly 9am-5pm.
Off duty · back late JuneDogs
Dogs banned May 1 through October 1; permitted under control October 2 through April 30 (savebuzzardsbay.org independently lists the same window as roughly Oct 1 to Mar 31).
Sup/Windsurf
Allowed Season not posted
Managed by
Marion Recreation Committee / Department of Public Works
508-748-3500 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with stickerStickerMarion/Rochester resident sticker required at all times
Silvershell Beach lot
Silvershell Beach lot
CostFree with stickerSpacesLarge unpaved lot
Strictly enforced.
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Beach house, plus two outside showers
Showers
Two outside showers
Concessions
Seasonal snack concession · seasonal
Picnic area
Grassy park area, picnic use
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Silvershell Beach in Marion open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Silvershell Beach?
Not from May 1 through October 1. From October 2 through April 30, dogs are allowed under control.
Is Silvershell Beach wheelchair accessible?
It is not posted as ADA accessible; call the town if you need specifics before visiting.
Do I need a sticker to park at Silvershell?
Yes, a Marion or Rochester resident sticker is required at all times and is strictly enforced.
Are there restrooms at Silvershell Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Silvershell Beach?
Access is strictly enforced to Marion/Rochester sticker holders.
Can you swim at Silvershell Beach?
Yes. Silvershell Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Silvershell Beach?
No, entry is free.