A small, lifeguarded city swimming beach on Bell Pond in Bell Hill Park, one of Worcester's four official summer beaches. Free parking and restrooms are available nearby.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Noon to 7pm every day, from June 30 through the August 22 close.
Season
Late June to late August, the City's stated beach season.
From Late JuneLifeguard
Lifeguarded through the season; the City contracts the YMCA of Central Massachusetts to staff its beaches and pool, and the City asks that people swim only where a lifeguard is on duty.
Dogs
Worcester bans dogs from its city swim beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day; outside that season, leashed dogs are otherwise allowed.
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division
508-799-1190 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Bell Pond Beach in Worcester open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-11-06). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Yes, Bell Pond is one of the four lakes the city monitors biweekly for bacteria and cyanobacteria, with text alerts for closures.
Are there restrooms at Bell Pond 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 Bell Pond Beach?
Bell Pond is one of four waterbodies in the city's biweekly water-quality monitoring and text-alert program.
Can you swim at Bell Pond Beach?
Bell Pond Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Bell Pond Beach?
Worcester bans dogs from its city swim beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day; outside that season, leashed dogs are otherwise allowed.
Is there an entry fee at Bell Pond Beach?
No, entry is free.