Sits at the mouth of the Swan River where it meets Nantucket Sound, so the current and sandbars shift with the tide more than at a straight ocean beach.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot sticker or daily pass
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Coststicker or daily passStickerDennis beach sticker
South Village Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
South Village Rd entrance
Common questions
Is South Village in Dennis 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 South Village, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (sticker or daily pass). South Village Rd lot
Are there restrooms at South Village?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at South Village?
Current near the river mouth can be stronger than at nearby beaches. Dogs prohibited Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and whenever piping plovers are nesting.
Been here? Help keep it current.
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