Menemsha is an ocean beach in Chilmark, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostFree
Free public town lot on Basin Rd (~75 spaces), no sticker required. Fills by early-to-mid afternoon in peak season; 30-minute parking enforced near the fish markets, illegal parking towed/ticketed.
Common questions
Is Menemsha in Chilmark open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Menemsha, and what does it cost?
Free (Free). Free public town lot on Basin Rd (~75 spaces), no sticker required. Fills by early-to-mid afternoon in peak season; 30-minute parking enforced near the fish markets, illegal parking towed/ticketed.
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