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
Water not monitored off-season
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?
Preston 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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Preston 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 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.