An 18-acre state-managed strand along Winthrop Shore Drive, running from the Green Bars near Crest Avenue down toward Water Tower Hill. It is a mix of pebble and sandy patches behind a granite seawall, with a continuous sidewalk the length of the beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Dawn to dusk, year-round
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
Accessibility
Free-loan beach wheelchair available through the DCR Universal Access Program; reserve in advance and bring your own transfer help
Dogs
No dogs allowed April 1 through September 15; permitted off-season
Allowed now · ban starts April 1Managed by
Massachusetts DCR
781-485-2803 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Winthrop Shore Drive street parking
Winthrop Shore Drive street parking
Costfree
Access points along this beach
Green Bars (Crest Avenue)
named for the green seawall railings; north end of the reservation
Water Tower Hill
south end, near Yirrell Beach
What's here
Facilities
Showers
outdoor rinse showers at the bathhouse
Changing rooms
bathhouse changing rooms
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Winthrop Beach in Winthrop open today?
Winthrop 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 a beach wheelchair here?
Yes, DCR loans a beach wheelchair for use at Winthrop Shore Reservation through its Universal Access Program. Call ahead to reserve one and bring someone to help with transfers.
Is there parking at Winthrop Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Winthrop Shore Drive street parking
Are there restrooms at Winthrop Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Winthrop Beach?
No alcohol and no littering allowed on the reservation.
Can you swim at Winthrop Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Winthrop 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 Winthrop Beach?
No dogs allowed April 1 through September 15; permitted off-season
Is there an entry fee at Winthrop Beach?
No, entry is free.