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Wright's Beach
4.3★ · 26 Google ratings · Medford, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 190 ft away · paid
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Tide
8 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Map of Wright's Beach
Guide
Good to know
Hiking trails surround the pond
Multiple trails loop the water and wind through the forest, offering a walk in addition to swimming.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Medford residency required
Entry requires a Medford driver's license or car sticker; non-residents cannot park in the lot.
Season runs June through August
The beach operates seasonally with a $22 unlimited car pass or cheaper walk-in rates for residents.
Lot fills quickly in summer
The parking area is small and gets crowded soon on warm days, especially on weekends.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · clear
Wind
4 mph from the SW
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:37 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:56 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:22 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Wright's Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 190 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wright's Beach?
0.7 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 15 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Wright's 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
