Green Harbor Beach, also called Burke's Beach, is a long stretch of sand along Bay Avenue reached by a boardwalk at the end of Beach Street, with a seasonal access mat over the sand and portable toilets rather than a bathhouse.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker resident sticker / non-resident fee
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessibility
Seasonal Mobi-Mat style access mat and boardwalk over the sand at the Beach Street extension
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed year-round
Managed by
Marshfield Beach Department (Recreation)
781-563-0063 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costresident sticker / non-resident fee
Beach Street extension lot
Details unconfirmed
Beach Street extension lot
Costresident sticker / non-resident fee
Avon Street town lot
Costresident sticker only, 10am-4pm in season
Post Office lot (Beach Street, dirt lot)
Costresident sticker only, 10am-4pm in season
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Boardwalk from the Beach Street extension
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
portable toilets at beach
Not here
No changing rooms
no bathhouse; portable toilets only
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Green Harbor Beach in Marshfield 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.
Is there parking at Green Harbor Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (resident sticker / non-resident fee). Beach Street extension lot
Are there restrooms at Green Harbor 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 Green Harbor Beach?
Swimmers must follow lifeguard orders during rough surf. No unleashed dogs, alcohol, glass, smoking on beach.
Can you swim at Green Harbor Beach?
Yes. Green Harbor Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Green Harbor Beach?
Leashed dogs allowed year-round
Is there an entry fee at Green Harbor Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Green Harbor Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. resident sticker / non-resident fee.