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Downs Park Public Beach
4.7★ · 220 Google ratings · Pasadena, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · about 43 spaces · paid
Walk
375 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 330 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
83°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
110 ft of shoreline
Sand
70 ft from the water to the back
Map of Downs Park Public Beach
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1Parking150 yd from the listing2Restrooms330 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent spot for dogs
The dedicated off-leash dog beach allows dogs to swim and socialize, a major draw for pet owners.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Not for swimming
Swimming is not allowed and actively enforced, so plan for wading, fishing, or viewing only.
Arrive before 11am on weekends
The park is quiet early in the day but fills up significantly by late morning on weekends.
$6 entry fee per car
Day pass costs six dollars; veterans enter free according to reviewers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · mostly clear
Water
83°F
Waves
0.4 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 11:58 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:27 AM.
Practical
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📍 Pasadena, MD 21122
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 330 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Downs Park Public Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Downs Park Public Beach?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Downs Park Public Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 330 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
