A DCR-run swimming beach on the western shore of Lake Quinsigamond, the southern of Quinsigamond State Park's two day-use areas. Sandy beach, picnic area and tennis courts, with a paid parking fee in season.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8 MA resident / $10 non-resident
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Park open 8am-8pm daily
Season
Park open year-round; parking fee and swim season roughly Memorial Day-Labor Day
Entry fee
Vehicle parking fee May 23-Sep 7, 9am-5:30pm: $8 MA resident, $10 non-resident (fee collected at this lot; walk-in/bike entry free)
Lifeguard
Lifeguard on duty Summer season (exact dates unconfirmed)
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless otherwise posted, and are not allowed in DCR parking areas. Elsewhere they must be on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet.
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
DCR Central Region
508-755-6880 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8 MA resident / $10 non-resident
Lake Park lot
Details unconfirmed
Lake Park lot
Cost$8 MA resident / $10 non-resident
Fee collected 9am-5:30pm, May 23-Sep 7
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Open spring and summer near the reservable wooden pavilion
Wooden pavilion
Available by reservation
Common questions
Is Lake Park Beach in Worcester open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is this the same as the City of Worcester's Lake Park?
No. The city's Lake Park (600 Hamilton Street) is a separate, ballfield-focused park; the swimming beach sits across Lake Avenue at DCR's Quinsigamond State Park.
Are there restrooms at Lake Park 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 Lake Park Beach?
Dogs not permitted on the beach.
Can you swim at Lake Park Beach?
Yes. Lake Park Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Park Beach?
Dogs are not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless otherwise posted, and are not allowed in DCR parking areas. Elsewhere they must be on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet.
Is there an entry fee at Lake Park Beach?
Yes, Vehicle parking fee May 23-Sep 7, 9am-5:30pm: $8 MA resident, $10 non-resident (fee collected at this lot; walk-in/bike entry free)