Carver's other town beach, in North Carver near the Middleborough line, with a pebbly-sand shore, a lifeguard, and its own playground next to the sand. It's the town's smaller-scale counterpart to Sampsons Pond, reachable from a town right-of-way rather than a direct street address.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot free with sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Beach sticker season and weekly bacteria testing run Memorial Day to Labor Day
From Memorial DayEntry fee
$10 annual Carver resident beach sticker required to park; the same sticker covers Sampsons Pond
Accessibility
Parking area includes handicap spaces
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on duty
Dogs
A dog that is not restrained can be fined, at $25 for a first offence and more after that, and owners must pick up after a dog on any sidewalk, street, beach, wetland or other public property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Town of Carver Board of Health / Permitting Department
(508) 866-3400 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costfree with stickerStickerCarver resident beach sticker, $10/year, or daily/weekly fee
John's Pond lot
Details unconfirmed
John's Pond lot
Costfree with sticker
Includes handicap-accessible spaces
Access points along this beach
Beach entrance / playground area
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Restrooms available
Common questions
Is John's Pond Beach in Carver open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is John's Pond good for young kids?
There's a lifeguarded swim area with calm water, a pebbly sandy shore, and a playground right next to the beach, which makes it workable for families with small children.
Is there parking at John's Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (free with sticker). John's Pond lot
Can you swim at John's Pond Beach?
John's Pond Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at John's Pond Beach?
A dog that is not restrained can be fined, at $25 for a first offence and more after that, and owners must pick up after a dog on any sidewalk, street, beach, wetland or other public property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at John's Pond Beach?
Yes, $10 annual Carver resident beach sticker required to park; the same sticker covers Sampsons Pond
Do you need a beach sticker to park at John's Pond Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. free with sticker.