Donovans Beach is an ocean beach in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Street parking Free
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Street parking
CostFreeStickerWinthrop resident parking sticker only required town-wide 1am–5am (not for daytime beach parking)
Listed on town's official Beaches page (Pleasant St at Brookfield Rd); no dedicated beach lot. Town's resident permit rule only applies overnight (1–5am) town-wide, so daytime beach parking is free/unrestricted street parking.
Common questions
Is Donovans Beach in Winthrop open today?
Under a swimming advisory as of the latest MA DPH posting. The beach itself stays open, but swimming isn't recommended (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Donovans Beach, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free). Listed on town's official Beaches page (Pleasant St at Brookfield Rd); no dedicated beach lot. Town's resident permit rule only applies overnight (1–5am) town-wide, so daytime beach parking is free/unrestricted street parking.