Jones Town Beach - South is an ocean beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $10/day at the gate (residents and non-residents); or ~$40–43/season resident sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10/day at the gate (residents and non-residents); or ~$40–43/season resident stickerStickerDartmouth resident sticker (optional seasonal alternative)
Town-run Jones Park at 66 St. John Street; open 9am–5pm year-round, gate/lifeguard staffed with parking fees late June–Labor Day. Fills on peak days.
Common questions
Is Jones Town Beach - South in Dartmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Jones Town Beach - South, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($10/day at the gate (residents and non-residents); or ~$40–43/season resident sticker). Town-run Jones Park at 66 St. John Street; open 9am–5pm year-round, gate/lifeguard staffed with parking fees late June–Labor Day. Fills on peak days.