Willow Avenue Beach is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
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Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Willow Avenue Beach in Salem open today?
Willow Avenue 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.
What rules should I know at Willow Avenue Beach?
Closed for swimming July 15, 2026 due to bacterial exceedance; the city notes an above-ground sewer pipe crosses the small cove (does not empty into the water) and plans to relocate it.
Can you swim at Willow Avenue Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Willow Avenue 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 Willow Avenue 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.