A small, 1.8-acre city swimming beach on Indian Lake's east side, in a residential neighborhood. Lifeguarded in summer alongside Worcester's three other city beaches.
What to expect
Swimming
No current MA DPH posting
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
Lifeguard on duty Summer, dates vary by year; historically early July through mid-August
Off duty · back early JulyDogs
Worcester bans dogs from its city swim beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day; outside that season, leashed dogs are otherwise allowed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division
508-799-1190 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Sherburne Avenue lot
Details unconfirmed
Sherburne Avenue lot
Costfree
Common questions
Is Indian Lake Public Beach in Worcester open today?
Indian Lake Public Beach is not currently listed in the MA DPH beach postings, which last listed it on 2026-09-08. There is no current swim advisory or all-clear to report for it. MA DPH is the authority.
Is this the same as Shore Park?
No. Shore Park Beach is a separate, larger city beach at 85 Shore Drive on the lake's north end; Indian Lake Beach is a smaller beach at 34 Sherburne Avenue on the east side.
What rules should I know at Indian Lake Public Beach?
Indian Lake is one of four waterbodies in the city's biweekly bacteria/cyanobacteria monitoring and text-alert program. Personal watercraft (jet skis) prohibited on Indian Lake.
Can you swim at Indian Lake Public Beach?
There is no current MA DPH posting for Indian Lake Public Beach, so there is no swim advisory or all-clear to report right now. MA DPH last listed it on 2026-09-08. Check conditions posted at the beach before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Indian Lake Public Beach?
Worcester bans dogs from its city swim beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day; outside that season, leashed dogs are otherwise allowed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Indian Lake Public Beach?
No, entry is free.