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    Houghton's Pond swimming beach

    Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, Blue Hills Reservation, North Randolph, MassachusettsLake on Houghton's PondSeasonal public swimming

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    A DCR swimming beach on the natural 24-acre Houghton's Pond in Blue Hills Reservation.

    Water
    Lake, Houghton's Pond
    Entry
    Free parking.
    Swim hours
    General area: dusk to dawn. Swimming area: 10:00 am-6:00 pm.
    Facilities
    Bathhouse and restrooms, beach mat, beach wheelchairs, picnic area
    Lifeguard
    On duty on weekends until 14 June and seven days a week from 15 June until Labor Day.
    Dogs
    On leads; no dogs on the beach or in the water.
    Managed by
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Take exit 3 (Houghton's Pond, Ponkapoag Trail exit) from Route 93 and follow the signs to Houghton's Pond.

    42.2073, -71.0960

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    Know before you go

    • Swim only at the supervised beach.
    • Follow lifeguard and park staff directions.
    • No swimming outside supervised areas.
    • No pets on the beach or in the water.

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    Questions about Houghton's Pond swimming beach

    Can you swim at Houghton's Pond swimming beach?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at the supervised beach during the swimming season. Do not swim outside the supervised area.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Houghton's Pond swimming beach?

    Free parking.

    Are dogs allowed at Houghton's Pond swimming beach?

    On leads; no dogs on the beach or in the water.

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