Beaches - Fresh Water
Fresh Water Beaches - Cape Cod & The Islands, MA
6 listings
Dennis, MA
Scargo Lake Beach
Scargo Hill Road 508-760-6159Memorial Day to Labor Day; freshwater pond swimming in the woods
Freshwater swimming surrounded by woods. Life guards; restroom; snack bar; handicap accessible.
Fees: Resident beach stickers, $50 per year; non-residents, $90 weekly and $180 seasonally. Buy stickers at Dennis Town Hall, 485 Main Street.
Eastham, MA
Wiley Park
Herring Brook RoadThird week of June to Labor Day; inland pond with some salt and fresh water; good for younger kids
This beach, on Great Pond, is great for families with small children. A smaller and a larger pond connect to the Bay by Herring Brook, so some water is salt and some is fresh. Swimmers can jump off platforms out in water. The sand beach area is small and there is shade. Good for small children and elderly adults. Life guards on duty, food for sale, bathrooms and showers, playground, picnic area. Managed by the Town of Eastham.
Fees: Daily, $25; weekly, $100; two-week, $150; seasonal $250
Yarmouth, MA
Sandy Pond Beach and Recreation Area
Buck Island Road 508-398-2231Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; fresh water pond; parking fee
This beach, on a freshwater pond, offers tennis courts, a basketball court, a softball field, and other playing fields, picnic area, playground, restrooms. Lifeguards and gate attendants on duty 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Operated by the town of Yarmouth.
Fees: Town beach stickers may be purchased by town residents at Town Hall, 1146 Route 28, South Yarmouth, and at the Chamber of Commerce, 424 Route 28, West Yarmouth. Beach stickers cost $25 a day, $100 a week, or $250 a season.
Yarmouth, MA
Flax Pond
North Main Street 508-398-2231Memorial Day to Labor Day; fresh water pond, no sandy beach; playing fields; picnic area
Fresh-water pond with pine-needle covered grounds; no sandy beach. This is the recreational area for the town of Yarmouth summer activities program. Recreation area with ball field, volleyball, basketball court, picnic area, bathroom facilities, parking. Lifeguards on duty.
Fees: Town beach stickers may be purchased by town residents at Town Hall. Resident sticker is $35. Non-residence may purchase beach stickers at beach booths. Cost for non-residents is $20 a day, $75 a week, $250 a year.
Yarmouth, MA
Long Pond (Wings Grove)
Indian Memorial Drive off Station Avenue 508-398-2231Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; fresh water beach on inland pond
This small, fresh-water beach on a pond has a playground and a wooded area. Life guards; basketball court; seasonal Porta-John. Operated by the town of Yarmouth.
Fees: Town beach stickers may be purchased by town residents Town Hall. Beach stickers cost $25 a day, $100 a week, or $250 a season.
Brewster, MA
Nickerson State Park
3488 Main Street - Route 6A 508-896-3491Inland park offers lots of camping; fresh water swimming, fishing and paddling; hiking and biking
This is a park in the woods of Cape Cod, and swimming is in fresh-water ponds. - Trail Map (PDF)