This is Sharon's main town beach on Lake Massapoag, a grassy park with a sandy swim area, bathhouse and docks. It is a resident-focused summer beach with lifeguards, swim lessons and a bandstand, not a quiet nature spot.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Included with resident season parking pass or daily walk-in fee
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Daily 9:30am-6:00pm during the staffed season (about June 20 to August 16 in a typical year).
In effect nowSeason
Staffed swim season roughly mid/late June through mid-August; the park itself is open to walk in year-round on the perimeter path.
Accessibility
The connected Lake Massapoag beach system has a handicapped access ramp to the water. Whether it serves this specific stand is not confirmed.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the beach grounds during the summer season. From October 15 to April 15 dogs are allowed on the designated path around the park on a leash.
Allowed now · ban starts October 15Fishing
Allowed Year-round, MA freshwater license required
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Ice-free months, from the connected lake boat ramp rather than this beach directly
Managed by
Sharon Recreation Department
781-784-1530 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostIncluded with resident season parking pass or daily walk-in feeStickerResident beach parking sticker/pass required in season
Memorial Park Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Memorial Park Beach lot
CostIncluded with resident season parking pass or daily walk-in feeSpacesUnconfirmed
Beach is largely resident-only for swim passes; non-residents are directed to Community Center Beach.
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Bathhouse at the beach
Picnic area
Picnic tables and bandstand lawn
Common questions
Is Memorial Park Beach in Sharon open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
When is the best time to visit Memorial Park Beach?
Weekday mornings in July are quietest; weekends fill the resident lot fast once school lets out for summer.
Not during the summer swim season. From mid-October to mid-April, leashed dogs are allowed on the perimeter path.
Is the beach open to non-residents?
Resident passes are the main access route; non-residents are generally pointed to Community Center Beach on the same lake instead.
Are there restrooms at Memorial Park Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Memorial Park Beach?
Swimming outside lifeguarded hours/areas is at the swimmer's own risk per town beach regulations. No dogs on beach grounds during the staffed summer season.
Can you swim at Memorial Park Beach?
Memorial Park 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.
Is there an entry fee at Memorial Park Beach?
No, entry is free.