The larger of Wales' two Lake George beaches, with 11,660 square feet of grass and sand, a pavilion, benches, and space to carry down a kayak or canoe. The town's Parks Commission page also calls it Wales Town Beach at Sichols Colony. Like the Union Road beach, it sits inside the former Sichols Colony lake-cottage subdivision developed in the early 1950s.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Lifeguard
No lifeguard on duty, townwide policy across all Wales beaches
Dogs
A dog is a public nuisance in Wales unless it is confined to its owner's premises or to another's with permission, or attached to and restrained by a leash or other suitable device in the control of a person capable of restraining it, or…
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed not dated
Managed by
Wales Parks Commission
413-245-7571 ext. 104 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostfreeStickernone, resident-only by policy rather than by permit
Sichols Colony Boulevard lot
Details unconfirmed
Sichols Colony Boulevard lot
CostfreeSpaces~4
Four spaces at the end of Sichols Colony Boulevard, to the right of the beach
Access points along this beach
Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach entrance
End of Sichols Colony Boulevard
What's here
Not here
No changing rooms
Not mentioned
No concessions
Not mentioned; no vendors reported
Common questions
Is Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach in Wales open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is this the same beach as the one on Union Road?
No. This is the larger of Wales' two town beaches on Lake George, with a pavilion and grass area. Union Road Beach is a separate, smaller property nearby on the same lake.
Can I launch a kayak here?
Yes. The town page notes room for roof-top or carry-on watercraft such as kayaks and canoes, though there is no formal boat ramp.
Is there parking at Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Sichols Colony Boulevard lot
What rules should I know at Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach?
No lifeguard is on duty at any time; swim at your own risk. No alcoholic beverages on any town park, recreation area, or land under public control (General Bylaws Ch. 4-3, Public Drinking, $25 fine and possible arrest). No littering or unauthorized disposal of rubbish on any beach or municipal…
Can you swim at Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach?
Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach?
A dog is a public nuisance in Wales unless it is confined to its owner's premises or to another's with permission, or attached to and restrained by a leash or other suitable device in the control of a person capable of restraining it, or engaged in hunting or training for it under a competent…
Is there an entry fee at Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach?
No, entry is free.