Phillips is an ocean beach in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Sticker: $25 resident / $10 senior (65+), in person only; no daily fee
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostSticker: $25 resident / $10 senior (65+), in person only; no daily feeStickerSwampscott recreation parking sticker
Sticker required to park on the ocean side of Ocean Avenue (between signs) and on Shepard Street. Guarded 10am–4pm late June–mid Aug.
Common questions
Is Phillips in Swampscott 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 Phillips, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Sticker: $25 resident / $10 senior (65+), in person only; no daily fee). Sticker required to park on the ocean side of Ocean Avenue (between signs) and on Shepard Street. Guarded 10am–4pm late June–mid Aug.
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