Joseph Sylvia State Beach - Big Bridge is an ocean beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Street parking Free, roadside pull-offs along Beach Road, no fee or sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Street parking
CostFree, roadside pull-offs along Beach Road, no fee or sticker
Commonwealth-owned, managed by Dukes County. Two-mile barrier beach between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown; informal roadside parking only. "Big Bridge" spans the Sengekontacket Pond channel, popular jump spot, check boat traffic first.
Common questions
Is Joseph Sylvia State Beach - Big Bridge in Edgartown 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 Joseph Sylvia State Beach - Big Bridge, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Free, roadside pull-offs along Beach Road, no fee or sticker). Commonwealth-owned, managed by Dukes County. Two-mile barrier beach between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown; informal roadside parking only. "Big Bridge" spans the Sengekontacket Pond channel, popular jump spot, check boat traffic first.
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