A small beach and park at the end of Pico Avenue, with a pebble beach fronted by benches, a playground and tennis courts, so it works as much as a neighborhood park as a swimming beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open to the public year-round; no gate
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property.
Managed by
Town of Winthrop
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Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Pico Avenue street end
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Pico playground and tennis courts
behind the pebble beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Pico Beach in Winthrop open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Pico Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Pico Avenue street end
Can you swim at Pico Beach?
Yes. Pico Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Pico Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property.