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BU Beach
4.6★ · 140 Google ratings · Boston, New York
✓ Parking✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 270 ft away · about 7 spaces
Walk
425 yd · 5 min
Tide
10 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of BU Beach
Guide
Good to know
Bring a picnic and study materials
The spot has picnic tables, benches, free WiFi for BU students, and sculptures to enjoy during outdoor meals.
Come back in spring for flowers
The trees around the area bloom with attractive flowers, making it particularly pleasant during the season.
Visit on sunny weekdays
The grassy area is best enjoyed in good weather, and you'll have more space since it's a small.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2012–2026
Expect noise from highway traffic
Storrow Drive runs directly adjacent, so plan for constant vehicle sounds rather than peaceful riverside quiet.
Don't expect sand or swimming
This is a grassy riverfront lawn, not a traditional beach, so arrive with appropriate expectations about the Charles River.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · mostly clear
Wind
0 mph from the SW
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:55 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:28 AM.
Crowds
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📍 270 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215, United States
🅿 Parking 270 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 425 yd away, about 5 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at BU Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 270 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at BU Beach?
425 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does BU Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is BU Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
