Collins Cove is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Street parking Free, no metered or sticker requirement found; limited spaces along Collins Street
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Street parking
CostFree, no metered or sticker requirement found; limited spaces along Collins Street
Collins Street is not on the City's official qualifying-streets list for Resident Sticker Parking, and Collins Cove is not one of the four locations named on the Recreational Areas Parking Sticker page. Secondary sources describe…
Common questions
Is Collins Cove in Salem open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Collins Cove, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free, no metered or sticker requirement found; limited spaces along Collins Street). Collins Street is not on the City's official qualifying-streets list for Resident Sticker Parking, and Collins Cove is not one of the four locations named on the Recreational Areas Parking Sticker page. Secondary sources describe…
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