Mass. state coastal beaches remain open — but don’t plan on getting a tan. Here’s what to know.
Walking, jogging, and running are among the few activities still allowed.
Massachusetts’s state-managed coastal beaches remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but beach-goers are limited in what they’re allowed to do.
And coastal beach parking areas are now temporarily closed, as of Friday afternoon, according to the state Department of Conservation & Recreation.
In addition, state-managed hockey rinks, campgrounds, golf courses, playgrounds, visitor centers, and athletic fields and courts are all closed through May 4, when the department will reassess the situation.
On Monday, Massachusetts State Police patrolled the area near Castle Island in South Boston to enforce the no parking order, according to a spokesman.
But state-managed coastal beaches are still open, albeit for passive recreational activities “that only involve transitory movement (walking, jogging, running, etc.),” DCR says.
“Sitting, sunbathing, and other stationary recreational activities are prohibited on state beaches,” the department says on its website. “Additionally, athletic and recreational activities that bring participants into close, physical contact are prohibited.”
Here are the Boston beach parking areas that have temporarily closed, according to DCR:
Carson Beach, M-Street Beach, Pleasure Bay, and Castle Island
Day Boulevard, South Boston
“Parking lots at McCormack Bathhouse, WWII Memorial, Murphy Rink, and Castle Island are closed. On-street parking along ocean side of Day Boulevard from Columbia Road to Farragut Road is closed. All parking on Day Blvd. from Farragut Road to Shore Road is closed.”Malibu Beach, Savin Hill and Tenean Beach
Dorchester
“Parking lots at Malibu Beach and Savin Hill Beach off Denny Street are closed. Parking lot at Tenean Beach off Conley Street is closed.”Constitution Beach Park
Barnes Avenue, East Boston
“Porrazzo Ice Rink Beach Parking Area is closed.”
Check out the full statewide list of closings.
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