Beaches Schedule & Closures

There are no lifeguards at Heart Pond and Freeman Lake Beach at Varney Park. 

Visitors Swim at Thier Own Risk.

Learn more about beach amenities for Heart Pond and for Freeman Lake and Varney Park.  Heart Pond and Freeman Lake Beach at Varney Park will no longer have Lifeguard coverage effective Saturday, June 29, 2024 for the remainder of the Summer 2024 Season. With no lifeguards on duty, visitors may swim at their own risk.

For more information, please call the Health Department at 978-250-5241. 

Closures will be posted for either Beach on this site due to the following reasons

  • High E.coli counts above the recreational water limit of 235/100ml.
  • Harmful algal blooms (HABS)
  • Exceeding levels of animal feces
  • Dangerous wading conditions due to excess weeds.

Learn more about Beach Closure Guidelines.