A DCR swim beach on the South Pond of Lake Cochituate, sandy with a pine-shaded picnic grove behind it and a boat ramp off to the side. It gets crowded on summer weekends since it is one of the few lifeguarded freshwater beaches this close to Boston.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Mon-Fri sunrise-sunset; Sat-Sun 8am-7pm
Season
Open year-round; day-use hours Mon-Fri sunrise-sunset, Sat-Sun 8am-7pm, boats off water by 6pm
Accessibility
Accessible restrooms, accessible dock/observation area, and loaner beach wheelchairs available
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on trails and picnic areas; not allowed on the designated swim beach May 1-Sep 15
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day)
Main lot, 43 Commonwealth Rd
Main lot, 43 Commonwealth Rd
Cost$8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day)
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
pine grove picnic area
Common questions
Is Cochituate State Park Beach in Natick open today?
Cochituate State Park 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 Cochituate State Park Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day)). Main lot, 43 Commonwealth Rd
Are there restrooms at Cochituate State Park Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Cochituate State Park Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Cochituate State Park 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.
Are dogs allowed at Cochituate State Park Beach?
Leashed dogs allowed on trails and picnic areas; not allowed on the designated swim beach May 1-Sep 15
Is there an entry fee at Cochituate State Park Beach?
No, entry is free.