Willow Avenue Beach is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
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?
Yes. Willow Avenue Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
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.