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
Water not monitored off-season
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 checked Jul 15, 2026
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.
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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
Common questions
Is Regatta Point Beach in Worcester open today?
Regatta Point Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Regatta Point Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
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