A small rocky beach next to Coughlin Park on Bay View Avenue, in the flight path of planes descending into Logan. This is more a view-and-park spot than a swimming beach; people come for the scenery and the adjacent park rather than the water.
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
617-846-1852 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Bay View Avenue street end
Details unconfirmed
Bay View Avenue street end
Spacesstreet parking, small
Worth knowing
- Grandview sits right under the Logan Airport flight path, so plane-watching is part of the draw alongside neighboring Coughlin Park's playground and fields.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Grandview Beach in Winthrop open today?
Grandview 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.
Is there parking at Grandview Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Bay View Avenue street end
What rules should I know at Grandview Beach?
Rocky bottom makes this a poor swimming spot compared to Winthrop's sandier beaches; go for the view rather than a swim.
Can you swim at Grandview Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Grandview 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 Grandview Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.