A town park and beach on the western shore of Clarks Cove with a sandy swim area, softball field, horseshoe pits and picnic tables. It is a resident-oriented facility similar in operation to Round Hill and Apponagansett, requiring a sticker or day pass in summer.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $10/day non-sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
9am-5pm year-round general access; lifeguards/gate guards end of June through Labor Day
Entry fee
Day pass $10/vehicle; Dartmouth resident sticker also accepted
Dogs
Not permitted June-Labor Day per town park rules
Banned now · back Labor DayBall Sports
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Dartmouth Parks & Recreation
(508) 910-1812 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10/day non-sticker
Jones Park lot
Details unconfirmed
Jones Park lot
Cost$10/day non-sticker
What's here
Facilities
Benches
horseshoe pits, softball field
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Jones Park in Dartmouth open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Jones Park, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($10/day non-sticker). Jones Park lot
Are there restrooms at Jones Park?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Jones Park?
Dogs not permitted June-Labor Day.
Can you swim at Jones Park?
Jones Park 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 Jones Park?
Not permitted June-Labor Day per town park rules
Is there an entry fee at Jones Park?
Yes, Day pass $10/vehicle; Dartmouth resident sticker also accepted
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Jones Park?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. $10/day non-sticker.