Front Beach is an ocean beach in Rockport, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Metered Paid on-street/lot parking; free CATA Park & Ride lot with $1/person trolley shuttle available July–August
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Metered
CostPaid on-street/lot parking; free CATA Park & Ride lot with $1/person trolley shuttle available July–August
Downtown Rockport beach; paid parking fills quickly in summer. Free seasonal Park & Ride (Blue Gate Lane off Rte 127) plus trolley is the main non-paid alternative in peak season.
Common questions
Is Front Beach in Rockport open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Front Beach, and what does it cost?
Metered (Paid on-street/lot parking; free CATA Park & Ride lot with $1/person trolley shuttle available July–August). Downtown Rockport beach; paid parking fills quickly in summer. Free seasonal Park & Ride (Blue Gate Lane off Rte 127) plus trolley is the main non-paid alternative in peak season.