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Shore Park Beach

Details unconfirmedFreshwater pond · Worcester, MA

Today's conditions at Shore Park Beach

Right now
Water not monitored by DPH
No MA DPH sampling point here

The larger of Worcester's two Indian Lake beaches, on the lake's north end, with a renovated bathhouse, picnic areas and a snack bar. One of the city's four lifeguarded summer beaches.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Water
Inland freshwater
Hours
Noon-7pm daily, June 30-Aug 22, 2026
In effect now
Season
June 30-August 22, 2026 (lifeguarded season)
In effect now
Entry fee
Free
Accessibility
No beach-specific accessibility details confirmed beyond the renovated bathhouse.
Lifeguard
Lifeguard on duty Jun 30-Aug 22, 2026, noon-7pm, YMCA-staffed; free YMCA swim lessons offered here
On duty now
Dogs
Worcester bans dogs from its city swim beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day; outside that season, leashed dogs are otherwise allowed.
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division 508-799-1190 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Shore Park lot, 85 Shore Drive
Details unconfirmed
Shore Park lot, 85 Shore Drive
Costfree

What's here

Facilities

Restrooms
Renovated bathhouse (2018) with restrooms, first-aid room and lifeguard room
Bathhouse (renovated 2018)
Picnic area
Concessions
Snack bar

Common questions

Is Shore Park Beach in Worcester open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Are there bathrooms?
Yes, a renovated bathhouse (2018) has restrooms and a first-aid room.
Is there parking at Shore Park Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Shore Park lot, 85 Shore Drive
What rules should I know at Shore Park Beach?
Indian Lake is monitored biweekly May-Oct for bacteria/cyanobacteria with a text-alert program. Personal watercraft (jet skis) prohibited on Indian Lake.
Can you swim at Shore Park Beach?
Shore Park Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Shore Park 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 Shore Park Beach?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (dogs policy, accessibility detail). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.