Wilmington's only town-run swimming beach, a sandy strip on the western shore of Silver Lake with a lifeguarded swim area, bath house, and a playground next door. It draws visitors from well beyond Wilmington on hot weekends, so it fills up fast and the parking lot is small.
What to expect
Parking
Town Beach lot (Shore Road) included with admission
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Lifeguards on duty daily in season. Sources disagree on the exact window: one town posting says 10am-6pm, another says 10am-8pm.
Season
Guarded season runs roughly mid-June through mid-August each year (2026 season reported as June 13 to Aug 16); the beach area itself is not gated off-season but is unsupervised.
Dogs
Dogs are banned from the beach and any town property adjacent to the water from May 1 through October 1.
Banned now · back October 1Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, carry-in only, no ramp
Ice-Skating
Allowed informal, winter, use at own risk with no town ice safety endorsement
Fishing
Allowed reported ice fishing in winter, open water fishing implied rest of year
Managed by
Wilmington Recreation Department
(978) 658-4270 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Town Beach lot (Shore Road)
Costincluded with admissionSpacessmall lot, roughly 30-40
Overflow parking spills onto nearby residential side streets when the lot is full.
Access points along this beach
Main beach entrance
Off Shore Road, next to bath house
Kayak carry-in point
A break in the guardrail lets you carry a car-top boat down to the grassy shore; roadside parking on a nearby side street is used for this.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Bath house at the beach
Not here
No concessions
No snack bar or concession stand found in any source describing the beach.
Common questions
Is Town Beach at Silver Lake in Wilmington 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.
What is the best time to visit?
Weekday mornings before the lot fills are quieter. Weekends get crowded fast since non-residents can pay to get in too.
Can I sleep in my car or park overnight?
No overnight rule is posted for the beach lot itself, and the beach is not set up for it. The lot is small and meant for day use.
Is a fire or bonfire ever allowed?
No. Grills and cooking fires are banned outright here, with no permit option like some other town beaches offer.
Children under 14 must be with an adult, and lifeguards are on duty during posted hours, which makes it workable for families, but check the crowding first.
Are there restrooms at Town Beach at Silver Lake?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Town Beach at Silver Lake?
No lifeguard outside the posted summer hours or season; swim at your own risk then. No alcoholic beverages on town property. No glass containers on the beach. No flotation devices at the town beach. Smoking is prohibited at the Silver Lake Recreation Area.
Can you swim at Town Beach at Silver Lake?
Town Beach at Silver Lake 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 Town Beach at Silver Lake?
Dogs are banned from the beach and any town property adjacent to the water from May 1 through October 1.
Is there an entry fee at Town Beach at Silver Lake?
No, entry is free.