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
No current MA DPH posting
Hours
Noon to 7pm every day, from June 30 through the August 22 close.
Season
June 30 to August 22, 2026, the City's stated beach season.
From June 30Accessibility
Coes Pond Parks has ADA-compliant walkways, an accessible 57-feature playground and scenic overlooks; a beach-specific accessible entry into the water is not confirmed.
Lifeguard
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.
Kayak
Allowed summer, rentals via YMCA
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division
508-799-1190 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Beach entrance off Coes Street
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Inside the bathhouse at the beach
Informal non-motorized launch
Launch points at the beach and at Circuit Avenue North; kayak, paddle boat and paddle board rentals in summer
Common questions
Is Coes Pond Beach in Worcester open today?
Coes Pond Beach is not currently listed in the MA DPH beach postings, which last listed it on 2026-08-21. There is no current swim advisory or all-clear to report for it. MA DPH is the authority.
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.
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.
Are dogs allowed at Coes 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 Coes Pond Beach?
No, entry is free.