The town of Natick has opened Memorial Beach at Dug Pond and made final decisions on what the season will look like in terms of the length of the season, times, and recreational offerings such as swim lessons. The beach will remain open until Sunday, August 15. Lifeguards, managers, and gate attendants will be on duty. Memorial Beach is for Natick Residents only for the summer of 2021.

Due to a lifeguard shortage, Memorial Beach capacity is limited to 220 people per day

Regular summer hours:

Monday-Sunday, noon – 7:30pm

Special holiday hours:

Sunday, July 4th and Monday, July 5th, noon – 6pm

Memorial Beach pricing:

Weekday-only summer pass:
Adults, $30
Children 2yr-17yr, $20
Seniors 60+yr, $15

Daily weekday fee (without a pass)
Adults, $6
Children, $4
Seniors, $2

Weekend entry for those without a weekday pass:
Daily fee of $8 per person

Weekend entry for weekday pass holders:
Adults: $6
Children: $4
Seniors: $2

Note: Memorial Beach will not accept walk-ins on weekends. Here’s information on how to reserve your space.

Note: There is no season pass option for the weekends. Weekday pass holders receive a discounted daily rate on the weekends.

More Memorial Beach facts:

Swim lessons are on offer. More on that here.

The concession stand is closed for summer 2021.

Bathrooms are available, but showers are not.

Memorial Beach has no trash cans and is a “Carry in, Carry Out” recreation area.

The docks and ladders are available.

The diving board will be closed indefinitely

A look back

Last summer due to the pandemic capacity on the beach was limited to 90 people at a time, and online preregistration was required for 4 hour time-slots and had to be made 1 week ahead of time. Masks were required

The town of Natick plans to open Memorial Beach at Dug Pond on Saturday June 19, 2021 and is working on what the season will look like in terms of the length of the season, times, and recreational offerings such as swim lessons. It is likely that at minimum the same things would be on tap this summer as during summer 2020—day passes and social distancing on the beach, with lifeguards on duty, and managers/restroom attendants will be staffing the beach as well.

Last summer due to the pandemic capacity on the beach was limited to 90 people at a time, and online preregistration was required for 4 hour time-slots and had to be made 1 week ahead of time.

Decisions are still being hashed for this summer such as admission costs to the beach and whether there will be season or family passes. We’ll provide updates as we learn more.

Natick Recreation and Parks is looking to fill summer jobs from Memorial Beach attendant to lifeguards to counselors at Woodtrail Camp, and more.

You can find a full list of available Natick Recreation and Parks department job opportunities here, along with information on where to send applications.

In addition, Camp Arrowhead, sponsored by the Natick Recreation and Parks Department with the Parents Association of the Handicapped, Inc. is seeking 1:1 aides. The volunteer position is open to students entering 9th grade or 14 years or older by the end of summer 2021. The camp is located on Lake Cochituate and serves children and adults with special needs. Applications here.

MORE:

Check out Natick Report’s summer camps page, your handy guide to everything about summer camps in Natick and beyond. From sports to arts, to music and more, you’ll find listings for over 75 camps.