Yirrell Beach 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)
Yirrell Beach, Shirley Street (Point Shirley); one of the town's two largest beaches. No dedicated pay lot found; limited free/street parking near entrance.
Common questions
Is Yirrell Beach in Winthrop open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Yirrell Beach, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free). Yirrell Beach, Shirley Street (Point Shirley); one of the town's two largest beaches. No dedicated pay lot found; limited free/street parking near entrance.