Winthrop is an ocean beach in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostFree
DCR Winthrop Shore Reservation (Winthrop Beach) along Winthrop Shore Drive, free on-street parking, no fee collected; DCR may post its own independent signage/restrictions.
Common questions
Is Winthrop 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 Winthrop, and what does it cost?
Free (Free). DCR Winthrop Shore Reservation (Winthrop Beach) along Winthrop Shore Drive, free on-street parking, no fee collected; DCR may post its own independent signage/restrictions.
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