Looking for cool ways to beat the heat this summer? Check out these fun and family friendly sprinkler parks, local beaches and pools, organized alphabetically by town.
IMPORTANT: local lakes tend to have higher levels of bacteria in August. Before heading out to a lake beach, please check the link to see if the beach has been closed, or choose a chlorinated option such as a splash pad or pool.
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BILLERICA
Manning State Park Splash Pad
39 Chelmsford Rd, Billerica
(978) 671-0921
Open 9:30 AM to 7 PM daily until late August. To access the water, run your hand over the top of the fire hydrant fountain to activate the sensor.
Restrooms are open only when attendant is on duty. Parking fees go into effect on official opening day. When attendant is on duty, parking is $5 per day or $50 season pass. Parking passes can be purchased from the attendant or from the Billerica Recreation Office with cash or check. Massachusetts DCR Parks Pass is also accepted. See our Playground Guide article on Manning Park for descriptions and photos.
Micozzi Beach
586 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica
(978) 671-0921
Open late June until mid-August depending on water quality. Sandy lake beach. Facilities include a bathhouse, sand volleyball court, basketball hoop, small playground, and picnic tables. Lifeguards are on duty Thursday - Sunday 10 AM to 7 PM (depending on staff availability). Canoes, kayaks, fishing rods, stand up paddleboards, and volleyball court are available for rental. Parking, when attendant is on duty: $5 per day or $50 season pass. Parking passes can be purchased from the attendant or from the Billerica Recreation Office with cash or check. See our Playground Guide article on the Micozzi Beach Playground.
CHELMSFORD
Freeman Lake
Adams St, North Chelmsford
Freeman Lake Beach is a small beach adjacent to Varney Playground. Restrooms, baseball diamond, basketball court, and tennis court available. No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk. The bath house is closed for the 2025 season; portable toilets are available on site. No smoking, no alcoholic beverages, no grills or cooking.
Heart Pond (AKA Hart Pond)
Pond Street, Chelmsford
No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk. Portable toilets are available on site. No smoking, no alcoholic beverages, no grills or cooking. The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail goes right by Heart Pond beach.
DRACUT
Dracut Town Beach
272 Tyngsboro Road, Dracut
On Mascuppic Lake, this area is a public beach and state boat ramp with a small parking area. Portable toilet on-site during summer.
Veterans Memorial Park Splash Pad
80 Broadway Rd, Dracut
Features a playground, spray pad, fields, concession stand, restrooms and trails.
GROTON
Groton Country Club
94 Lovers Lane, Groton
Owned by the town of Groton, the Country Club's pool is open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM June 17 to August 24 and limited hours August 25 - September 1. Daily passes are available for $15 per person ($10 after 5 pm). Children age 0-2 are free. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Summer pool memberships are available.
Sargisson Beach
171 Whiley Road, Groton
(978) 448-1106
No lifeguards; swim at your own risk. Swim and picnic from sunrise to sunset. You must park in the parking lot, not on Whiley Road, and no sticker is required.
LITTLETON
Long Lake Beach
20 Town Rd, Littleton
Open daily dawn to dusk year-round. Beach open from mid-June to late August Monday-Saturday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM and Sundays 11 AM to 5:30 PM. Kayaks and canoes are available for rental. Bathrooms, changing areas, playground, shaded picnic area and snack shack available. The Park and Recreation Department also offers swimming lessons, sailing, beach yoga and other classes onsite. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the water at any time.
A beach pass is required to use the beach. An annual membership is available online for $90 resident family, $150 for non-resident family. Individual passes are $30 resident, $50 non-resident. Passes for a couple are available for $50 resident, $95 non-resident. Annual pass includes a parking sticker for one car and a membership card for each household member. Additional car stickers are available for $10 each for residents and $20 for non residents.
Daily beach passes are available at the snack shack for $4 (resident) or $5 (non-resident). Daily parking pass is $15 (resident) or $20 (non-resident) to park in the lot, on Lake Shore Drive or on Town Road. Overflow parking is available at the Shaker Lane School. For a day visit, you must purchase both a parking pass and a beach pass.
LOWELL
McPherson Public Pool
185 Hildreth St, Lowell
This public swimming pool is staffed by Lowell Recreation lifeguards from 12-6 PM from July 1 to August 17.
Armory Park Splash Pad
50 Westford St, Lowell
New splash pad installed in the fall of 2024. Wheelchair-accessible.
Mulligan Park Splash Pad
89 Plain St, Lowell
The Mulligan Park splash pad will be open daily 12-6 PM. Important: no bathrooms are available.
O’Donnell Park Splash Pad
1170 Gorham St, Lowell
Splash pad is generally open Memorial Day weekend through June 30th 12-4 PM. Starting July 1, the splash pad is open daily 12-6 PM until Labor Day. Park also has restrooms, locker rooms, Adirondack chairs, and picnic benches. See our Splash Pad Spotlight article for more information and photos.
Raymond Lord Memorial Swimming Pool
81 Cross St, Lowell
Operated by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation. Opening June 21 to August 17, 2025. Lifeguards, lockers, and restrooms on site. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a adult.
Rynne Beach
160 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell
Rynne Beach in Lowell is part of Lowell Heritage State Park. There is a sandy beach, bathhouse, and small parking lot. There is no lifeguard; swim at your own risk.
Shedd Park Splash Pad
453 Rogers St, Lowell
Splash pad is generally open weekends and holidays 12-4 PM, although opening depends on available staff (details on opening has yet to be confirmed). Starting July 4, the splash pad is open daily 12-6 PM. There is also a playground, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and a picnic pavilion (available to rent). See our Playground Guide article for more details and photos.
South Common Public Pool
272 South St, Lowell
This public swimming pool is staffed by Lowell Recreation lifeguards from 12-6 PM from July 1 to August 17.
TEWKSBURY
Livingston St. Splash Pad
286 Livingston St, Tewksbury
Opening June 17!
TYNGSBORO
Mascuppic Lake
Maplewood Ave, Tyngsboro
Town Beach at the end of Maplewood Ave. Note: Beach is for Tyngsboro residents only. A parking tag must be obtained at Town Hall before visiting the beach; town police will enforce. Proof of residency is required for tag. Open from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There are no lifeguards on duty. Children under 17 must be supervised by an adult. No dogs permitted on beach.
WESTFORD
Edwards Beach, Ronan McElligott Memorial Playground
End of Williams Ave, Westford
This sandy lake beach has lots of shade, a snack shack, volleyball court, fully handicap accessible playground and restrooms. Free for Westford residents, $10 per person for non-residents (children under 3 are free). A non-resident season pass ($90 for a family of 5) is available at the beach or online. Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM from June 23 to August 15, 2025. See our article about the playground, which is free and open to the public. Please note, to access Edwards Beach, you will drive through a residential neighborhood; please drive slowly, there are many children (posted 15 MPH speed limit).
Forge Pond
Forge Beach Rd, Westford
The beach has a snack shack, playground and restroom and is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM from June 23 to August 15, 2025. Westford residents are free; non-residents are $10 per person. A non-resident season pass ($90 for a family of 5) is available at the beach or online. Access to the beach is via a narrow road that starts at Pleasant Street and runs parallel to the railroad tracks.
MPower Athletics
49 Powers Rd, Westford
2025 updated information coming soon
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