The town lists Eugenia Fortes Beach as a resident/taxpayer only beach in Hyannis.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Barnstable beach gates open 9am and lock at 9pm; lifeguards run 9am to 5pm from late June, and parking fees are collected 9am to 3:45pm (Craigville from 7:30am). That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Managed by
Town of Barnstable Recreation Division
508-790-6345 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker
Small lot
Details unconfirmed
Small lot
CostResident stickerSpacesvery limited, small lot
Access points along this beach
Historical marker
A stone marker (same stone as JFK's Arlington gravestone) commemorates Eugenia Fortes.
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
No restrooms or lifeguard on site; limited amenities.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Eugenia Fortes Beach in Barnstable open today?
Eugenia Fortes Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
A Cape Verdean-American civil rights activist who successfully challenged discriminatory practices at this beach; the town later named it in her honor.
Is there parking at Eugenia Fortes Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker). Small lot
What rules should I know at Eugenia Fortes Beach?
No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Eugenia Fortes Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Eugenia Fortes Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Eugenia Fortes Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Eugenia Fortes Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Eugenia Fortes Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker.