A sandy family beach on Ocean Avenue that backs into Palmer Pond's dune wetlands, guarded through the summer with sticker-only street parking along Ocean and Shepard.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker free with Recreation sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Guarded 10am-4pm, late June through mid-August, 7 days a week
From late JuneSeason
Open year-round, no gate; guarded hours run late June to mid-August
Accessibility
No dedicated ramp confirmed on-site; the town's loaner beach wheelchairs can be brought here from their Fisherman's Beach storage locker by reserving through Swampscott Police
Dogs
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1.
Managed by
Swampscott Recreation Department
781-596-8854 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costfree with Recreation sticker
Ocean Avenue (ocean side)
Ocean Avenue (ocean side)
Costfree with Recreation sticker
Shepard Street
Costfree with Recreation sticker
Access points along this beach
Barrier-dune path toward Palmer Pond
the pond and its wetlands sit just beyond the dunes at the north end
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Phillips Beach in Swampscott open today?
Phillips 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.
How close is parking to the sand at Phillips Beach?
Both sticker lots, on Ocean Avenue and Shepard Street, sit right along the beach front, so the walk from car to sand is short once you have a spot.
What rules should I know at Phillips Beach?
Phillips Beach was posted with a no-swim bacteria advisory alongside King's and Fisherman's beaches after a July 2026 storm; check current postings before swimming after rain. No dogs May 20-Oct 1; no open fires.
Can you swim at Phillips Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Phillips 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 Phillips Beach?
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1.
Is there an entry fee at Phillips Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Phillips Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. free with Recreation sticker.