The town lists Millway Beach as a resident/taxpayer only beach in Barnstable.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required
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). Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker required
Millway Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Millway Beach lot
CostResident sticker requiredSpaces15, including 2 accessible spaces
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Millway Beach in Barnstable open today?
Millway 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.
Is Millway Beach good for young kids?
Yes. The calm, shallow water on Barnstable Harbor is well suited to young children, though there are no showers or picnic tables on site.
Is there parking at Millway Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required). Millway Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Millway Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Millway Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Millway 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 Millway Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Millway Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker required.