Andover's town swim beach, a sandy freshwater beach on Pomps Pond with lifeguards, a Beach Buddies kids' area and a Main Beach, run by the town's Recreation department out of Recreation Park. Swimming only happens when the beach is open for the season and lifeguards are on duty.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker included with beach admission · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Daily pass $5 resident, $10 non-resident. Resident season passes $25 for ages 2-17, $35 adult, $25 senior 60+, $100 family of four plus $15 each extra member; non-resident $40, $50, $40, $140 plus $20. checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted at Pomps Pond beach during the swim season, mid-June through August; they are allowed on the grounds off-season, and the town runs occasional leashed-dog access events outside swim hours.
Allowed now · ban starts mid-JuneHours
Andover conservation land is open to the public without a permit from sunrise to sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Swim
Allowed Mid-June to late August, during posted lifeguard hours
Managed by
Andover Recreation & Youth Services
(978) 623-8340 · WebsiteCommon questions
Weekday mornings before the lifeguard shift gets busy; weekends run 10am-6pm and fill up.
Yes, there's a separate Beach Buddies area and camp programs aimed at younger kids, apart from the Main Beach.
Where do I park at Pomps Pond (Recreation Park)?
Resident sticker (included with beach admission).
Is there an entry fee at Pomps Pond (Recreation Park)?
Yes, Daily pass $5 resident, $10 non-resident. Resident season passes $25 for ages 2-17, $35 adult, $25 senior 60+, $100 family of four plus $15 each extra member; non-resident $40, $50, $40, $140 plus $20.
Can I bring my dog to Pomps Pond (Recreation Park)?
Dogs are not permitted at Pomps Pond beach during the swim season, mid-June through August; they are allowed on the grounds off-season, and the town runs occasional leashed-dog access events outside swim hours.