A quiet crescent at the Marblehead line, backed by Beach Bluff Park's stone Sun Circle and reachable only by street parking along Atlantic Avenue.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker free with Recreation sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No posted lifeguard hours; open access
Season
Open access year-round, no gate
Dogs
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Swampscott Recreation Department
781-596-8854 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costfree with Recreation sticker
Atlantic Avenue, northbound side to the Marblehead line
Details unconfirmed
Atlantic Avenue, northbound side to the Marblehead line
Costfree with Recreation sticker
Access points along this beach
Beach Bluff Park path and Sun Circle
adjacent town-line park with benches and a boardwalk
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Preston Beach in Swampscott 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.
Is there parking at Preston Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (free with Recreation sticker). Atlantic Avenue, northbound side to the Marblehead line
What rules should I know at Preston Beach?
There is no lifeguard here at any time of year, so swim at your own risk. No dogs May 20-Oct 1; no open fires.
Can you swim at Preston Beach?
Yes. Preston 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 Preston Beach?
Dogs are barred from town beaches between May 20 and October 1. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Preston Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Preston Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. free with Recreation sticker.