A small freshwater beach on the western shore of Wedge Pond, named for the family who donated the land in the 1930s. The swimming beach itself has been closed for years on water-quality grounds, but the adjacent splash pad, playground, and sand stay open and busy in summer.
What to expect
Parking
Borggaard Beach lot (Palmer St) free
Hours
Splash pad: Mon & Fri 9am-5pm; Tue-Thu 9am-7pm; weekends/holidays 12pm-5pm
Season
Splash pad and grounds open seasonally, roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day; swimming beach itself closed until further notice
In effect nowAccessibility
Not confirmed step-free; call Recreation Department
Lifeguard
Not currently offered; the swimming beach is closed
Dogs
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells…
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed warm months
Managed by
Winchester Recreation Department
781-721-7125 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Borggaard Beach lot (Palmer St)
CostfreeSpacesunconfirmed
small lot off Palmer Street
Access points along this beach
Cartop kayak/canoe launch onto Wedge Pond
permit from the town may be required
What's here
Facilities
Changing rooms
changing facilities noted at the beach
Packer-Ellis tennis courts
adjacent, separately administered clay courts
Not here
No concessions
no concession stand found
Common questions
Is Borggaard Beach in Winchester 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 still swim at Borggaard Beach?
No. The town closed the swimming beach for water-quality reasons and has not reopened it; the splash pad, sand, and playground next to it stay open in season.
There is a small town lot off Palmer Street; capacity is not posted so arrive early on hot days.
Are there restrooms at Borggaard 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 Borggaard Beach?
Water quality can be affected by algae/bacteria; check town postings before swimming or wading. Swimming currently prohibited (beach closed until further notice for water-quality reasons).
Are dogs allowed at Borggaard Beach?
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells Reservation)
Is there an entry fee at Borggaard Beach?
No, entry is free.