Town Beach

Hours (July Schedule):

Monday-Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.



The Town Beach is conveniently located off Route 9 and Federal Street, on Town Beach Road. The beach will be staffed during all posted hours by American Red Cross trained lifeguards with CPR/First Aid and Waterfront certifications. Charcoal grills, picnic tables, restrooms, changing facilities, and an outside shower are available for use. Pedal boats can be rented for a small fee.

Note: Inflatable flotation devices are NOT allowed.

Residents and non-residents are welcome. 

The town beach is a cash only establishment.
*Memberships may be purchased online with a credit card or paid for at the gate by check.

Children 12 & under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. All Season passes are purchased online or at the Town Beach only, proof of residency is required at time of purchase. The telephone number for the Town Beach is (413)-213-0144 and operates during the season. 

Beach Rules:
No Alcohol on Beach Property
No Vaping/Smoking on Beach Property
No Persons with a Communicable Disease can enter the water
No Glass bottles or containers
No Climbing on one another/horseplay/splashing others
No Piggy backs or hanging onto someone’s neck
No Holding breath contests
No Snorkels or goggles that cover the nose
No fins
No Hanging on ropes
No Chicken fights
No Throwing each other/children
No inflatables
No boogieboards when there are more than 20 patrons
All lifejackets must be coastguard approved

2024 Operating Dates:
Saturday, June 1st - Monday, September 2nd. 


Hours (July Schedule):

Monday-Thursday 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday-Sunday 11:00a.m. - 7:00p.m.


Town Beach Phone Number is: 413-213-0144


Party Rentals:

All Party Rentals must be scheduled through the Aquatics coordinator. For inquiries please email MJ Furnia at mfurnia@belchertown.org


Full private party $200.00: 2 hours private. Saturday and Sunday 9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.

Semi private party $150.00: 1 hour private, 1 hour while open to the public. Saturday and Sunday 10:00- 12:00.

Non-Private party $100.00: 2 hours while open to the public. Times and days are flexible, any 2-hour time slot between 11:00a.m.- 6:00p.m.

All rentals include up to 25 swimmers. Additional lifeguard is available for larger parties.



**Beach passes may purchased online at the Rec department office or at the Town Beach during operating hours.

Schedule and fees subject to change without notice.

DESCRIPTIONS	RESIDENT	NON-RESIDENT
DAILY RATE	$6.00/Adult; $4.00/(Child Ages 4 to 17)/ $2.00 Senior	$8.00/Adult; $6.00/(Child Ages 4 to 17)/ $4.00/Senior
MILITARY - DAILY RATE (ACTIVE OR RETIRED)	$4.00	$4.00
INDIVIDUAL (SEASON PASS)	$80.00	$120.00
COUPLE (SEASON PASS)	$110.00	$150.00
FAMILY OF 4 (SEASON PASS) (up to 8 Maximum)	$150.00 ($15.00/Additional Family Member)	$200.00 ($20.00/Additional Family Member)
SENIOR PASS (60+)	$20.00	$60.00