Webster's town beach on Webster Lake, with a lifeguard-supervised swim area, a double boat ramp and a playground near the entrance. Summer weekends draw big crowds and a walking patrol is posted on duty.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Resident $7 weekday / $15 weekend; resident with watercraft $30; non-resident $12 weekday / $30 weekend; non-resident with boat $45 weekday / $60 weekend; free for disabled visitors and active-duty military with ID
Dogs
No dogs on the beach itself; a fenced dog park with large- and small-dog sides sits at the entrance, before the walking track.
Hours
Beach grounds open sunrise to sunset daily. Staffed Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm through the end of August, with swimmers and boats required off the water by 8pm on weekends.
Accessibility
Two paved walkways run outside the beach area with ADA-compliant grades and cross slopes; the town does not say whether you can reach the sand without steps.
Swim
Allowed staffed season, roughly May through end of August
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, ramp fee applies
Managed by
Webster Parks & Recreation
508-949-3800 ext 1023 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostResident $7 weekday / $15 weekend; resident with watercraft $30; non-resident $12 weekday / $30 weekend; non-resident with boat $45 weekday / $60 weekend; free for disabled visitors and active-duty military with ID
Common questions
Is Memorial Beach open today?
Memorial Beach is a public pond in Webster, MA. Posted hours: Beach grounds open sunrise to sunset daily. Staffed Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm through the end of August, with swimmers and boats required off the water by 8pm on weekends..
Is Memorial Beach open to non-residents?
Yes, non-residents can pay a daily rate at the gate or buy a non-resident season sticker; the daily non-resident rate runs higher on weekends than weekdays.
Can I bring my dog to Memorial Beach?
Dogs are not allowed on the beach itself, but a fenced dog park sits near the entrance before the walking track.
Can I have a bonfire or grill at Memorial Beach?
No, ground fires and grilling of any kind have been banned at Memorial Beach since the 2022 season.
Where do I park at Memorial Beach?
Paid lot (Resident $7 weekday / $15 weekend; resident with watercraft $30; non-resident $12 weekday / $30 weekend; non-resident with boat $45 weekday / $60 weekend; free for disabled visitors and active-duty military with ID).
Is there an entry fee at Memorial Beach?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Memorial Beach?
No dogs on the beach itself; a fenced dog park with large- and small-dog sides sits at the entrance, before the walking track.
Is Memorial Beach wheelchair accessible?
Two paved walkways run outside the beach area with ADA-compliant grades and cross slopes; the town does not say whether you can reach the sand without steps.
What rules should I know at Memorial Beach?
Swimming is limited to the designated, lifeguard-supervised area; only Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed as flotation. No alcoholic beverages or glass containers. No ground fires and no grilling of any kind, since the 2022 season. No motor vehicles or motorcycles in the beach area, and…