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
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.
Managed by
Town of Winthrop
617-846-1852 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Pico Avenue street end
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Pico playground and tennis courts
behind the pebble beach
Worth knowing
- Pico combines a small pebble beach with an adjoining playground and tennis courts, so it works for a family that wants both sand and a place for kids to run around.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Pico Beach in Winthrop open today?
Pico 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 Pico Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Pico Avenue street end
Can you swim at Pico Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Pico 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 Pico Beach?
Dogs must be leashed and under control on town property.