Beaver Pond (Chilson Beach)

Chilson Beach at Beaver Pond
380 to 450 Beaver Street
Franklin MA 02038

Beach will officially open on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

2025-26 Update:  Chilson Beach is now closed for swimming for the season.  Water quality testing has been suspended for the year and we have posted the signage at Beaver Pond/Chilson Beach.  

Open to Franklin residents only.

Staff will be checking ID's at the entrance to enforce Franklin residents only.

Register For Your Free Beach Pass - We will mail a laminated beach pass to all residents who register.

New kayak rental kiosk at Beaver Pond has been installed for users to rent kayaks

Swim At Your Own Risk

Chilson Beach Rules: Chilson Beach will open for the season on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and will close for the season on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Restrooms will be open everyday and will be cleaned Monday through Friday for the duration of the summer season. Water testing will begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  All results will be posted as we receive them back from our lab. Water testing is administered by the Board of Health and samples are sent to G and L Laboratories. For more information about Mass.gov bathing beach standards, please visit: 105 CMR Bathing Beach.

For more information about water testing, please visit the Health Department page.

2025 Results

• June 11, 2025
• June 18, 2025
• June 25, 2025
• July 2, 2025
• July 9, 2025
• July 16, 2025
• July 23, 2025
• July 30, 2025
• July 31, 2025 (Retest)
• August 6, 2025 FAILED
• August 7, 2025 (Retest) FAILES
• August 11, 2025 (Retest) FAILED

2024 Results

• June 5, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• June 12, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• June 20, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• June 26, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 3, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 10, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 19, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 24, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 31, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• August 7, 2024 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• August 14, 2024 Results (Fail) (PDF)

2023 Results

• June 13, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• June 21, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• June 28, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 6, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 12, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 19, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• July 26, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• August 2, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• August 9, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)
• August 16, 2023 Results (Pass) (PDF)

We will no longer be conducting water sample tests after August 16, 2023.

Results usually returned from the lab 2 to 5 days after sample date. If any test fails, we will post signs at the beach immediately.

Beaver Pond Facility Improvement Project

The Beaver Pond Facility Improvement project was completed. We have added a grass practice field in the Spring 2023 and the grass is coming in nicely. The lacrosse rebound wall, new Vendetti playground and the Obstacle Course for ages 13+ are open for use. The obstacle course is designed for children and adults (ages 13+) and includes 12 obstacles that are fun, exciting and designed to keep children active. How fast can you make it through the course and conquer the victory wall?