Bourne Scenic Park is an ocean beach in Bourne, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
Dogs are banned from all Bourne town-owned public beaches from May 1 through October 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back October 15Getting in
Parking
Reservation required
Cape Cod Canal-side campground/park run by the quasi-municipal Bourne Recreation Authority, not the town beach-sticker system. Not on the town's official beach list; access tied to campsite reservations rather than a swim-beach sticker.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Bourne Scenic Park in Bourne open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Bourne Scenic Park, and what does it cost?
Reservation required. Cape Cod Canal-side campground/park run by the quasi-municipal Bourne Recreation Authority, not the town beach-sticker system. Not on the town's official beach list; access tied to campsite reservations rather than a swim-beach sticker.
Can you swim at Bourne Scenic Park?
Yes. Bourne Scenic Park has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Bourne Scenic Park?
Dogs are banned from all Bourne town-owned public beaches from May 1 through October 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Bourne Scenic Park?
A beach sticker applies to parking here.