A small sand and pebble beach where Pleasant Street meets Brookfield Road, tucked into a residential stretch of Winthrop away from the main shore drive. The crowd here is mostly local rather than visitors passing through.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open to the public year-round; no gate
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Winthrop
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Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Donovans Beach in Winthrop open today?
Donovans Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can you swim at Donovans Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Donovans Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Donovans Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.