Shannon Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Winchester, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Free Parking itself is free (on-site DCR lot plus street pull-offs along Mystic Valley Pkwy); note beach admission (separate from parking) is free for Winchester residents and $5 for non-residents
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostParking itself is free (on-site DCR lot plus street pull-offs along Mystic Valley Pkwy); note beach admission (separate from parking) is free for Winchester residents and $5 for non-residents
Shannon (Sandy) Beach is a DCR facility within Mystic Lakes State Park, not a Winchester-town-run sticker beach. Small lot fills quickly on hot days; overflow is roadside on Mystic Valley Pkwy (Medford side). Some third-party listing…
Common questions
Is Shannon Beach in Winchester open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Shannon Beach, and what does it cost?
Free (Parking itself is free (on-site DCR lot plus street pull-offs along Mystic Valley Pkwy); note beach admission (separate from parking) is free for Winchester residents and $5 for non-residents). Shannon (Sandy) Beach is a DCR facility within Mystic Lakes State Park, not a Winchester-town-run sticker beach. Small lot fills quickly on hot days; overflow is roadside on Mystic Valley Pkwy (Medford side). Some third-party listing…
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