Parade Grounds
Becket, MA
Becket Town Beach Mecum Way, Becket, MA
The Becket Town Beach is available only to Becket and Washington property owners, who must obtain permits.
Managed by
Town of Becket
Part of
Becket Town Beach/Center Pond
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Private / Semi-private
View of Center Pond
Becket Town Beach
Becket Town Beach Boat Launch
Becket Town Beach
Becket Town Beach Picnic Area
Becket Town Beach Picnic Area
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Becket Town Beach
The Becket Town Beach, located on Center Pond in Becket, is a fantastic public beach and swim area for families who live in Becket and Washington. This family-friendly asset offers a large sandy beach, a roped-off swim area, which includes a float, picnic tables and grills, and a gravel boat launch. A lifeguard is on duty most of the summer. Children will love building sand castles, running into the water, and jumping off the float while their parents sit nearby enjoying the view.
While enjoying the beach, users can look out over the beautiful Center Pond, a 125-acre pond in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Paddlers can enjoy a 1.5-mile paddle around the lake, passing summer camps (Camp Greylock and Camp Watitoh) and second homes. Motor boats, including pontoon boats and water skiing, are prevalent on the lake. Fishing is also good on Center Pond, with perch, bass, and pickerel.
This town beach is available only to Becket and Washington property owners, who must obtain permits.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
Parking for Becket Town Beach allows for cartop boat launching only. The parking area is comprised of flat, compact gravel, with 10 spots available on the side of the lot, and an additional 10 facing the beach. Please note that the beach is designated for Becket Town Residents only and requires a beach pass. A large, shaded picnic area sits between the front parking area and beach, with multiple picnic tables and benches.
From the picnic area, a gentle hill runs down to the beach, which consists of gentle grades and even, compact sand. Next to the guarded swimming area is a boat ramp, which is even and comprised of compact gravel. The boat ramp contains sustained grades of 10-15%, with max grades of 25%. Between the swimming area and boat ramp is a flat, metal dock that extends out into the lake.
Parking for Becket Town Beach.
Accessible parking space located adjacent to the beach.
Becket Town Beach Boat Ramp.
Portable restroom located on the south side of the parking area.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
