Lifeguards Return To State Beaches In MA

BOSTON, MA — Saturday, Lifeguards and water quality tests returned to state beaches across Massachusetts - from Carson Beach and Castle Island Beach in South Boston to Nantasket Beach in Hull and Nahant Beach to beaches in Quincy and ponds in Plymouth and Hopkinton.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, lifeguards should stay 6 feet away from everyone unless in the case of an emergency.

Gatherings of more than 10 people are still not permitted, and the state is asking that residents still cover their faces when they cannot maintain a distance at least 6 feet from others in public, even on beaches.

According to the state's phase 2 standards, state will have to manage the parking lots, and limit people entering the beach to accommodate adequate social distancing. Beach goers are required to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet or more at all times and visitors should maintain at least 12-feet between towel or beach blanket areas. And the state has said no-contact ball games such as catch, kadima, Kan Jam and bocce are allowed, provided that social distancing can be maintained and group size guidelines followed.

Waterfront services at state beaches include regularly scheduled water quality tests, ropes and buoys in place, and the start of staffing lifeguards at many swimming locations.

A complete list of locations with waterfront services can be reviewed on the agency’s website.

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