A small sandy beach on Lake George, about 600 square feet, with a view across the water and parking in a dedicated lot across the street. It is one of two town-owned beaches on Lake George, the other being the larger Sichols Colony Boulevard Beach. The town's own subpage titles this property Union Road Beach.
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
Union Road Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Union Road Beach lot
Costfree
Ample off-street parking directly across the street at 9 Union Road
Union Road and Lake George Road (on-street)
Costn/aSpaces0
Do not park on the street near the beach; use the lot at 9 Union Road
Access points along this beach
Union Road Beach entrance
Beach frontage at 10 Union Road
What's here
Not here
No showers
Not mentioned; small unstaffed beach
No changing rooms
Not mentioned
No concessions
Not mentioned; no vendors reported at either Wales beach
Common questions
Is Wales Town 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 beach open to the public?
No. Access is limited to Wales residents; there is no day-use fee option for non-residents.
No. None of the town's beaches are staffed with a lifeguard.
In the lot across the street at 9 Union Road. Parking on Union Road or Lake George Road itself is banned by town ordinance, on both sides of both roads.
What rules should I know at Wales Town 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 Wales Town Beach?
Wales Town 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 Wales Town 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 Wales Town Beach?
No, entry is free.