A city-run sandy swimming beach with a bathhouse on the south shore of Coes Pond, inside the larger Coes Pond Parks complex on Worcester's west side. Lifeguarded in summer, with YMCA swim lessons and seasonal kayak, paddle boat and paddle board rentals.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Noon-7pm daily, June 30-Aug 22, 2026
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
Lifeguard on duty Jun 30-Aug 22, 2026, noon-7pm, staffed by YMCA of Central Massachusetts under a city contract
Kayak
Allowed summer, rentals via YMCA
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division
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Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Coes Pond Parks lot, 72 Coes Street
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Beach entrance off Coes Street
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Inside the bathhouse at the beach
Common questions
Is Coes Pond Beach in Worcester 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 the water tested and swimming open?
Worcester tests Coes Reservoir every two weeks from May through October and can post closures for bacteria or algae; sign up for the city's alert texts before a trip.
The YMCA runs kayak, paddle boat and paddle board rentals at Coes Pond Beach through the summer.
The beach sits inside a park with a large accessible playground next to the sand, which makes it a common stop for families with small kids.
Is there parking at Coes Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Coes Pond Parks lot, 72 Coes Street
Are there restrooms at Coes 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 Coes Pond Beach?
Coes Reservoir is monitored biweekly May-October for bacteria and cyanobacteria; the city offers text alerts for closures.