A town-run freshwater beach on a roughly 100-acre pond, with a sand swim area, bathhouse, and kayak and paddleboard rentals. Summer days run on a season-pass system, so weekends fill the parking lot early.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot included with a season or day pass; ID or pass receipt required
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Lifeguards on duty 10am-5pm daily, June 22-August 16, 2026; park rangers on duty 5pm-dusk, swimming at your own risk after 5pm
In effect nowSeason
Lifeguarded swim season runs June 22 to August 16, 2026; the grounds stay open dawn to dusk year-round outside those beach hours
Accessibility
A floating beach wheelchair is available, donated by SMILE Mass through a Recreation Department grant; a fuller ADA redesign of the bathhouse and paths is in planning as of 2025
Dogs
Dogs, runners, and walkers are not allowed in the beach area during lifeguard hours (10am-5pm in season); dogs are welcome on the surrounding grounds outside those hours
Kayak
Allowed summer, rentals 10am-4:30pm first-come
Managed by
Wellesley Recreation Department
781-431-7724 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costincluded with a season or day pass; ID or pass receipt required
Turner Road lot
Turner Road lot
Costincluded with a season or day pass; ID or pass receipt required
pre-season (June 1-21) is pass-holder only, 12:30pm-7:30pm; during the lifeguarded season the lot is pass holders only
Access points along this beach
Turner Road entrance and lot
Kayak and paddleboard launch near the beach entrance
ADA-compliant launch; bear left approaching the pond
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
grills and pavilions, reservable for $5-10 per two hours resident or $20-40 non-resident
Shelter
picnic shelter on site · True
Common questions
Is Morses Pond Beach in Wellesley open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can I bring my dog to Morses Pond?
Not into the beach area during lifeguard hours in summer, but the surrounding grounds and trails welcome dogs outside of those hours.
Do I have to live in Wellesley to swim here?
No, but non-residents pay a higher season-pass price and cannot buy single-day passes; only residents and their guests can buy a day pass.
Is there parking at Morses Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (included with a season or day pass; ID or pass receipt required). Turner Road lot
Are there restrooms at Morses Pond Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Morses Pond Beach?
A swim test, 25 meters of continuous stroke plus 30 seconds treading water, is required before swimmers can access the deep-water float. No walkers, runners, or dogs in the beach area 10am-5pm during the lifeguarded season.
Is there an entry fee at Morses Pond Beach?
No, entry is free.