The sandy beach within Apponagansett Park on the harbor, a family-friendly swim spot with lifeguards, a gazebo, playground and courts nearby, plus a seasonal ice cream stand at the park entrance. It shares its address and grounds with the rest of Apponagansett Park.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $10/day non-sticker; free/included with sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Lifeguards 9am-5pm in summer season
Season
Park open year-round; beach/lifeguard season summer only
Entry fee
Day pass $10/vehicle (non-sticker), season pass ~$50; Dartmouth resident sticker also accepted checked Jul 16, 2026
Dogs
Not permitted on beach/park grounds June-Labor Day per town park rules
Allowed now · ban starts JuneBall Sports
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Dartmouth Parks & Recreation
(508) 910-1812 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10/day non-sticker; free/included with sticker
Apponagansett Park lot
Details unconfirmed
Apponagansett Park lot
Cost$10/day non-sticker; free/included with sticker
What's here
Facilities
The Ice Cream Bucket
seasonal
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Apponagansett Town Beach in Dartmouth open today?
Apponagansett Town 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 it good for young kids?
Yes, the beach is calm and shallow with lifeguards on duty in summer, and there's a playground, gazebo and picnic area right next to the sand.
Is there parking at Apponagansett Town Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($10/day non-sticker; free/included with sticker). Apponagansett Park lot
Are there restrooms at Apponagansett Town Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Apponagansett Town Beach?
Dogs not permitted June through Labor Day.
Can you swim at Apponagansett Town Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Apponagansett Town 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 Apponagansett Town Beach?
Not permitted on beach/park grounds June-Labor Day per town park rules
Is there an entry fee at Apponagansett Town Beach?
Yes, Day pass $10/vehicle (non-sticker), season pass ~$50; Dartmouth resident sticker also accepted
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Apponagansett Town Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. $10/day non-sticker; free/included with sticker.