Halford 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 (corner of Nahant & Sewall St); no dedicated lot. Daytime street parking is free; resident permit only required overnight.
Common questions
Is Halford in Winthrop 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 Halford, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free). Listed on town's official Beaches page (corner of Nahant & Sewall St); no dedicated lot. Daytime street parking is free; resident permit only required overnight.
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