Beach Read: When Swimming Spots Open Nearby

WORCESTER, MA — With temperatures near 90 — plus that humidity — this weekend, you might be looking for a place to take a dip.

Swimming spots at state parks and in cities in towns across the region are just starting up for the 2022 season. Here's a look at when those facilities open, and which ones are open right now.

Worcester

• Lake Quinsigamond State Park — Opened with lifeguards over Memorial Day weekend.
• City beaches, splash pads and pool — July 1, more details here

Marlborough

• Memorial Beach, splash pads, wading pools — Opened on June 13, June 23, more details here

Westborough

• Lake Chauncy — Opens on June 27, but no lifeguards this summer, more details here

Wayland

• Wayland Town Beach — Opened for the season June 18, more details here
• Cochituate State Park — Facilities open daily at 8 a.m.

Sudbury

• Atkinson pool — Open daily, but closed over July 4 weekend; closing afternoons starting July 5 until Aug. 12 for summer swim camp

Hopkinton

• Hopkinton State Park beach — Open weekends at 11 a.m., details here

Milford

• Fino Field Pool — Closed this summer due to renovations; reopens for summer 2023

Hudson

• Centennial Beach — Opened for the season on June 6, find details here

Grafton

• Silver Lake Beach — Opened on June 18, find details here

Rutland

• Rutland State Park — Open for the season, details here

Northborough

• Assabet Park Splash Pad — Open daily at 10 a.m., except Tuesdays, Thursdays

Sterling

• Town Beach — Opened on June 21, details here

Holliston

• Lake Winthrop beaches — Both beaches open July 5, see details here

Framingham

• City beaches — Open for the season, details here

Natick

• Memorial Beach at Dug Pond — Opened on June 21, details here

Ashland

• Ashland State Park — Open for swimming

Mendon

• Mendon Town Beach — Opened for the season on June 22, find details here