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Westford Recreation oversees two public beaches:
Forge Pond Beach and Edwards Beach.
WESTFORD TOWN BEACH SUMMER SEASON 2026
Forge Pond Beach and Edwards Beach summer season and fees are as follows:
Season: June 29 through August 21, 2026
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: Westford Residents are admitted for free, but must have proof of residency.
Beach Pass: Nonresidents fee is $15 per person, per day.
(Charge includes access to the Forge Beach Playground and the Ronan McElligott playground at Edwards Beach.)
Three and under, and 65 and over are free.
Directions
Forge Pond Beach: located near Forge Village center, can be reached by the access road that runs between Bradford Street and the railroad tracks, both off of Rt. 225 (Pleasant Street). If driving on 225 west towards Forge Village center, the access road is on the left, just moments after the Cameron Senior Center.)
Edwards Beach: located at Nabnasset Lake, at the end of Williams Avenue off of Plain Road.
PLEASE NOTE: Dogs and Horses are not allowed on the premises.
Season Beach Pass
A season pass can be purchased for non-residents during beach season for $100 (family of five.) Pricing for nonresidents is subject to change. Learn More>
Beach Rules and Regulations Learn More>
Please note: only Coast Guard approved flotation devices in good and serviceable condition may be used at Westford Town Beaches. The PFD (Personal Flotation Device) must be the appropriate size for the intended user. No lifeguards will be on duty.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no public boat launches in Westford.
Water Quality
For information about the water quality and treatment status of Edwards and Forge Beaches please visitTown of Westford General Health Notice postings.Click on “Public Health” then “Beach Results”. PLEASE NOTE: Edwards Beach will close when Nabnasset Lake is being treated for the growth of nuisance algae. We will update this page when dates become available.
Edwards Beach and Forge Pond Beach are community resources to be enjoyed by the public year round from dawn to dusk. During the off-season, please help us keep these facilities clean by following a Carry-in/carry-out trash protocol. We appreciate your help!