Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake
Billerica, Massachusetts · on Mill Brook
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- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- $5 per vehicle
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake
Micozzi Beach is the Town of Billerica's official public swimming beach on Nuttings Lake, a freshwater lake off Middlesex Turnpike in the Nutting Lake section of Billerica, Massachusetts. It is a lifeguard-supervised, town-run swimming hole with a sandy beach, bath houses, and canoe/kayak/paddleboard rentals, operating seasonally in summer, which makes Nuttings Lake the town's designated lake to swim in.
The beach sits on the western shore of Nuttings Lake, a small pond-like lake bordered by the town-owned Nuttings Lake Conservation Land (wetlands and forest open for passive recreation) and adjacent to Vining Elementary School's ballfields and playground, just off Middlesex Turnpike in a residential section of Billerica.
Swimming at Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake
This is a designated, lifeguard-supervised swim beach with a sandy shoreline on a calm freshwater lake, suited to families and children rather than open-water or wilderness swimming; swimming is only permitted during posted operating hours when lifeguards are on duty, and diving, snorkeling, and inflatable floats are prohibited.
How to get to this swimming hole
Micozzi Beach is located at 589 Middlesex Turnpike (also listed as 586 Middlesex Turnpike) in Billerica, MA, directly off Middlesex Turnpike at Nuttings Lake, next to Nuttings Lake Conservation Land and behind/near Vining Elementary School.
Parking: On-site parking lot at the beach; a parking pass is required, purchasable at the beach or the Recreation Office ($5 per day pass or $50 season pass per the 2018 brochure); entry on foot is free per a Billerica Recreation announcement, which also recommends using the lighted crosswalk to cross Middlesex Turnpike.
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. This is a drive-up town beach, not a hike-in swimming hole. No trail is required to reach the water; some walk-in visitors cross Middlesex Turnpike on foot instead of driving into the lot.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
Good for kids
Designated town swim beach with lifeguards on duty during posted hours, sandy shallow shoreline, and a rule requiring adults to supervise children under 12; diving, snorkeling, and inflatable floats are banned, which reduces injury risk. One caution for families walking in (rather than parking on-site): visitors report needing to cross busy Middlesex Turnpike, and the town recommends using the lighted crosswalk.
Parking
Paid, $5 per vehicle per day, or $50 season pass; free for pedestrians who walk in
On-site town parking lot at 586/589 Middlesex Turnpike. A day pass can be purchased at the beach or the Recreation Office. Walk-in (non-driving) visitors enter free but should use the lighted crosswalk to cross Middlesex Turnpike safely; one visitor comment also mentions a chain-link-fence gate on the far left of the bridge as a pedestrian entry point.
Restrooms
Yes
Bath house on-site for changing (per 2018 town brochure and myrec.com facility listing); brochure also lists general restroom facilities at the beach.
Water clarity
Varies with season and flow
No direct clarity measurement was found. A Billerica Recreation Department comment on a past-season reopening announcement states the town runs 'a huge filtering process' with industrial equipment on the lake before opening each summer, implying algae/weed buildup is a recurring seasonal issue that gets cleaned up ahead of opening, suggesting clarity may be best early-to-mid season and could decline later in summer. Treated as a town comment, not a lab measurement.
Hours
Seasonal: officially open Father's Day through mid/late August. Current posted summer hours are 10am-6pm, Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday/Tuesday); an earlier (2018) brochure listed lifeguard hours as 10am-7pm daily, so hours have narrowed in recent years per a town announcement and the town's recreation listing.
On the water
Restrictions: No gas-powered motors permitted on the lake; only US Coast Guard-approved PFDs allowed; no inflatable toys/floats/mats in the swim area. Electric-motor policy not explicitly stated in available sources.
Canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard use on Nuttings Lake is primarily supported through the town's own on-site rental program rather than independent bring-your-own launch information; no separate boat ramp was documented.
Rentals nearby
Canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rentals
Prices: $10/hour for canoe or kayak, $15/hour for SUP (per 2018 town brochure; a waiver is required for rental use -- current prices not independently reconfirmed for 2026)
On-site at Micozzi Beach, 586/589 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA (directly at the swim beach) · Available during posted beach operating hours in season (currently 10am-6pm, Wed-Sun)
What regulars say
The only candid first-hand comments located came alongside a Billerica Recreation Department announcement: one visitor advised using the lighted crosswalk to safely cross Middlesex Turnpike when walking in, another noted the pedestrian entrance is a chain-link-fence gate at the far left of the bridge, and the department itself noted the lake undergoes a major filtering/cleanup process before each season opens.
Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake: FAQ
Does Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake charge a fee?
$5 per vehicle per day (or $50 season pass); free for walk-in visitors. Canoe/kayak rentals $10/hour, stand-up paddleboard rentals $15/hour (rental use requires a waiver).
Is Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake kid friendly?
Designated town swim beach with lifeguards on duty during posted hours, sandy shallow shoreline, and a rule requiring adults to supervise children under 12; diving, snorkeling, and inflatable floats are banned, which reduces injury risk. One caution for families walking in (rather than parking on-site): visitors report needing to cross busy Middlesex Turnpike, and the town recommends using the lighted crosswalk.
Do I need to hike to reach Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake?
On-site town parking lot at 586/589 Middlesex Turnpike. A day pass can be purchased at the beach or the Recreation Office. Walk-in (non-driving) visitors enter free but should use the lighted crosswalk to cross Middlesex Turnpike safely; one visitor comment also mentions a chain-link-fence gate on the far left of the bridge as a pedestrian entry point.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake?
Canoe, kayak, and stand-up paddleboard use on Nuttings Lake is primarily supported through the town's own on-site rental program rather than independent bring-your-own launch information; no separate boat ramp was documented.
When is the best time to visit Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake?
Summer: officially open from Father's Day through mid/late August, with current posted summer hours of 10am-6pm Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday/Tuesday); an earlier brochure listed lifeguard hours as 10am-7pm daily.
What are the rules at Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake?
Swimming permitted only during lifeguard hours; children under 12 must have adult supervision; bathing suits required (bath house available for changing); only US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices allowed, no inflatable toys/floats/mats; no diving or snorkeling; no glass containers, alcohol, or smoking; no gas-powered motors on the lake; dogs must be leashed; do not enter the water with an open sore, skin infection, or contagious disease.
What water body is Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake on?
Micozzi Beach at Nutting Lake is on Mill Brook, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
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