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The Town of Northwood has three public beaches open to residents.  Beaches are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Water is tested and monitored by the Health Officer.  When elevated levels of E. coli bacteria are present, there will be notices posted at the entrance to the waterfront.  Also, click here to see the NH DES Current Advisories page.

Lifeguards

The Recreation Department staffs the beaches with lifeguards as scheduling permits. 

Upon arrival at the beach take notice of the location of the lifeguard on duty.  Lifeguards employed by the Town will always be dressed in a uniform that clearly identifies the individual as a lifeguard (bathing suit, sweatshirt, hat, t-shirts will all be marked using the universal "GUARD" marking)

Beaches are equipped with signage to indicate the status of Lifeguards.  Notice signs located at point of entry to the beach.

Mary Waldron Beach

Location:  Bow Lake (click for a map)

Water Status: Click here for the NH DES Current Advisories page. If you don't see Mary Waldron Beach on the list, the water is safe.

Bennett's Bridge Beach

Location: Bow Lake (click for  map)

Water Status: Click here for the NH DES Current Advisories page. If you don't see Bennett's Bridge Beach on the list, the water is safe.

Northwood Lake Beach

Location:  Northwood Lake (click for a map)

Water Status: Click here for the NH DES Current Advisories page. If you don't see Northwood Lake Beach on the list, the water is safe.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

All town beaches will close at 8:30 PM. Individuals occupying the beaches or on beach premises after 8:30 PM will be subject to fines and appropriate law enforcement.

Resident Passes

All Northwood property owners/renters are required to obtain a beach pass (transfer station pass) from the Town Hall before using any of the town beaches.  There are no fees for Northwood residents to use the beaches.

Water Safety Reminders

  • Lifeguards may not be present during all hours that the beaches are open. Upon arrival at the beach, take note of the signs posted indicating lifeguard status.
  • The presents of lifeguards do not replace the caution that needs to taken by parents.  Please keep an eye on your children at all times.
  • Never swim alone.
  • Swimming with support devices at the lifeguard’s discretion.
  • Diving from shoreline or back diving from floating dock is not permitted.
  • Diving or jumping from Bennett Bridge is dangerous and is prohibited.

Facility Safety Reminders

  • Children 14 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older).
  • No glass containers of any type are allowed on the beaches.
  • No animals, leashed or otherwise, are allowed on the beaches.
  • Alcohol is not permitted on town property.
  • Please don't feed the ducks.  Remember... what goes in... must come out...
  • Smoking is not permitted on the beach area.

Environment

The Beaches in Northwood are carry in-carry out facilities.  Please do your part in keeping our beaches clean.  Take your trash home with you.