Town Beach is the resident swimming beach on Upper Falls Pond, reached off Barbara Road and formally named the Joseph F. Zaino Memorial Conservation and Recreation Area. The sand beach sits beside a state boat ramp, so swimmers share the water with canoes and small boats launching nearby. A 2013 capital project regraded the beach and parking lot and made the area ADA accessible.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Whiting Pond Town Beach gates are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from May through Labor Day, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Labor Day through October 31, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in April. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Season
Grounds open April 1-Oct 31 (7am-8pm through Labor Day, 7am-6pm after); pass required Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Accessibility
2013 capital project regraded the beach and parking lot and made the area ADA compliant.
Lifeguard
Assigned when budget allows; not guaranteed every day.
Dogs
North Attleborough requires dogs to be restrained at all times in public places, including parks, on a leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Kayak
Allowed ice-out through fall
Fishing
Allowed April-November, DCR-stocked spring and fall
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter
Managed by
North Attleborough Conservation Commission, beach staffing coordinated with Parks & Recreation
508-699-0125 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town's beach pages before you go.
Access points along this beach
Barbara Road lot / state boat ramp
Shared beach parking lot and state boat ramp off Barbara Road.
Peck Road informal beach
A roughly one-acre town beach on the pond's west side off Peck Road, reached by a short path and used mostly by nearby residents.
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
picnicking listed among pond activities
Common questions
Is Town Beach in North Attleborough open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Access is limited to North Attleborough residents, who need a vehicle pass during the Memorial Day to Labor Day season.
Is there a fish advisory here?
Massachusetts has flagged a mercury fish-consumption advisory for Falls Pond, so anglers should limit how much they eat even though swimming and boating aren't affected.
Are there restrooms at Town 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 Town Beach?
Lifeguards are not always on duty; swim at your own risk when unstaffed. Motorized boats capped at 25 MPH, one skier per boat; no jet skis.
Can you swim at Town Beach?
Town Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Town Beach?
North Attleborough requires dogs to be restrained at all times in public places, including parks, on a leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Town Beach?
No, entry is free.