Town Beach is an ocean beach in Swansea, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot 2026 season: $20/vehicle daily pass (residents and non-residents alike); $40/vehicle resident-only season pass (500 available). Free 1-hour parking for playground visits or a short beach walk.
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost2026 season: $20/vehicle daily pass (residents and non-residents alike); $40/vehicle resident-only season pass (500 available). Free 1-hour parking for playground visits or a short beach walk.
Ocean Grove Avenue. Fees apply once lifeguards start (June 12) through September; day passes are card/debit only at the lifeguard shack; season passes require proof of residency, and if unsold, open to non-residents after Aug 1, 2026.…
Common questions
Is Town Beach in Swansea 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 Town Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (2026 season: $20/vehicle daily pass (residents and non-residents alike); $40/vehicle resident-only season pass (500 available). Free 1-hour parking for playground visits or a short beach walk.). Ocean Grove Avenue. Fees apply once lifeguards start (June 12) through September; day passes are card/debit only at the lifeguard shack; season passes require proof of residency, and if unsold, open to non-residents after Aug 1, 2026.…
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