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Regatta Point Beach

OpenFreshwater pond · Worcester, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Regatta Point Beach, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Today's conditions at Regatta Point Beach

Right now
Safe to swim
water test · MA DPH · posted 2026-08-05

A 25-acre DCR day-use area on Lake Quinsigamond's west shore, north of Route 9, built around the 2,000-meter international rowing course. Offers swimming, sailing, picnicking and fishing, with year-round accessible restrooms and an on-request beach wheelchair.

What to expect

Parking
Paid lot $8 MA resident (non-resident fee unconfirmed, conflicting reports)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Inland freshwater
Hours
Park open 8am-8pm daily
Season
Park open year-round; swim season roughly Memorial Day-Labor Day
Entry fee
Vehicle parking fee in season: $8 MA resident; non-resident fee reported as $30 by one source (vs $10 at the Lake Park lot) - unresolved discrepancy
Accessibility
Promenade with beach mat; accessible beach wheelchair available on request; accessible restrooms open year-round.
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 15
Kayak
Allowed
Boating
Allowed
Managed by
DCR Central Region 508-755-6880 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8 MA resident (non-resident fee unconfirmed, conflicting reports)
Regatta Point lot
Details unconfirmed
Regatta Point lot
Cost$8 MA resident (non-resident fee unconfirmed, conflicting reports)

What's here

Facilities

Restrooms
Accessible restrooms open all year
Boat launch/rental area
Non-motorized boat rentals via Regatta Point (regattapoint.org), a nonprofit sailing/rowing/paddling program based at the park
Picnic area

Common questions

Is Regatta Point 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 it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Regatta Point has a promenade with a beach mat, an accessible beach wheelchair available on request, and accessible restrooms open all year.
Can I launch a kayak?
Yes, Regatta Point runs kayak, sailing and rowing rentals and programs from this site.
Is there parking at Regatta Point Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8 MA resident (non-resident fee unconfirmed, conflicting reports)). Regatta Point lot
Are there restrooms at Regatta Point 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 Regatta Point Beach?
Dogs not permitted on the beach.
Can you swim at Regatta Point Beach?
Yes. Regatta Point 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 Regatta Point 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 Regatta Point Beach?
Yes, Vehicle parking fee in season: $8 MA resident; non-resident fee reported as $30 by one source (vs $10 at the Lake Park lot) - unresolved discrepancy

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (confirmed parking fee, lifeguard dates). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Swim status from MA DPH; see all MA beaches closed for swimming today. Updated 2026-09-13.