A small beach fronting Pickman Park near Salem State University, muddy at low tide and nearly gone at high tide. Parking nearby is largely resident-only because of the college crowd.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
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Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Street parking
Details unconfirmed
Street parking
Costfree
largely resident-permit parking near Salem State
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Pickman Beach in Salem open today?
Pickman Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Pickman Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Street parking
What rules should I know at Pickman Beach?
Ground near the water gets very muddy at low tide; beach nearly disappears at high tide.
Can you swim at Pickman Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Pickman Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Pickman Beach?
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine.