A groundwater-fed pond beach on Old State Road run by an independent five-town district, not a town park. It is open only to residents of Deerfield, Whately, Conway, Hatfield and Sunderland who buy a season or day pass at the gate; there is no walk-in public access for anyone outside those five towns.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
10:00am to 7:00pm daily, weather dependent, including both supervised and swim-at-your-own-risk hours.
Entry fee
Season pass $50 for Deerfield and Whately residents, $100 for Sunderland, Conway and Hatfield residents; $25 day pass.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed at Doggy Fridays, held every Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm; the beach otherwise runs supervised and swim-at-your-own-risk hours for swimmers.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed in season
Managed by
Tri-Town Beach Association
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Parking
Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Beach lot
passes sold at the beach gate, cash or check
Common questions
Is Tri-Town Beach in Whately 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.
No. It sits on a 33-acre parcel owned by the independent Tri-Town Beach District, created by a special act of the legislature and run by commissioners from Deerfield and Whately, not by either town government.
Are there restrooms at Tri-Town 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 Tri-Town Beach?
Pond water quality has drawn resident complaints; the beach has closed early in past summers over temperature and quality issues.
Can you swim at Tri-Town Beach?
Tri-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 Tri-Town Beach?
Dogs are allowed at Doggy Fridays, held every Friday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm; the beach otherwise runs supervised and swim-at-your-own-risk hours for swimmers.
Is there an entry fee at Tri-Town Beach?
Yes, Season pass $50 for Deerfield and Whately residents, $100 for Sunderland, Conway and Hatfield residents; $25 day pass.