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 (May 23-Oct 12)
In effect now · free after Oct 12Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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
Banned now · back Sep 15Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (May 23-Oct 12)
Main lot, 43 Commonwealth Rd
Main lot, 43 Commonwealth Rd
Cost$8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (May 23-Oct 12)
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
pine grove picnic area
Common questions
Is Cochituate State Park Beach in Natick 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 Cochituate State Park Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA resident, $30/day non-resident (May 23-Oct 12)). 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?
Yes. Cochituate State Park 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 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.