The city's public swimming beach sits on the east shore of Onota Lake inside Burbank Park, a sandy strip with a bathhouse right behind it. Weekday mornings are quiet; the lot fills fast on hot summer weekends.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open dawn to dusk through the summer swim season; swim at your own risk, no posted lifeguard schedule
Lifeguard
Lifeguards have historically been posted in July and August
Dogs
No dogs allowed on the beach itself
Managed by
Pittsfield Parks & Recreation
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Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
bathhouse behind the beach
Common questions
Is Ramsey Beach in Pittsfield open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there a lifeguard on duty?
The city posts the beach as swim at your own risk without a published lifeguard schedule, though guards have been on duty in past Julys and Augusts.
Not onto the beach itself. Dogs are common on the walking path around the rest of Burbank Park.
Are there restrooms at Ramsey 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 Ramsey Beach?
Swim at your own risk; swimming and wading are prohibited during thunderstorms. No dogs, bicycles, alcohol, or glass containers on the beach; no inflatable flotation devices in the water; no loud music.
Can you swim at Ramsey Beach?
Ramsey 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.
Is there an entry fee at Ramsey Beach?
No, entry is free.