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Yirrell Beach
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Collecting
shells on Yirrell Beach |
Owned by the town of Winthrop,
Yirrell Beach is a relatively small, popular swimming and sunning beach
used primarily by local residents. Recent improvements at this local
resource include new sand, new access points, and seawall repairs. This
beach is used extensively by families with small children, as the area by
the base of Watertower Hill is shallow for about 100 yards out.
Additionally, Yirrell Beach is popular for both surfcasting and plane
watching. It is also home to the famous Sandcastle Festival on the last
Saturday in June and the Old Fashion Family Day at the Beach on the third
Sunday in July every year.
Access: Local residents have direct pedestrian access to the beach. There is free parking available at the town's Public Landing only a short walk away as well as limited street parking. Yirrell Beach is also accessible via bus departing from the MBTA Blue Line's Orient Heights Station during the swimming season.
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