Town Beach is an ocean beach in Scituate, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
No dogs on any Scituate beach 10am to 6pm from June 15 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine early mornings, evenings, and all off-season. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Scituate Recreation Department
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Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Town Beach in Scituate open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Town Beach?
Town Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Town Beach?
No dogs on any Scituate beach 10am to 6pm from June 15 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine early mornings, evenings, and all off-season. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.