Pioneer is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $25/year resident sticker; $150/year non-resident sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$25/year resident sticker; $150/year non-resident stickerStickerSalem Recreational Areas Parking Sticker
Pioneer (Village) beach/point sits within Forest River Park, named in the city's sticker program. Assumed to share Forest River's lot/requirement, not separately named on the city page.
Common questions
Is Pioneer 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 Pioneer, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($25/year resident sticker; $150/year non-resident sticker). Pioneer (Village) beach/point sits within Forest River Park, named in the city's sticker program. Assumed to share Forest River's lot/requirement, not separately named on the city page.
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