A freshwater swimming and boating spot on Great Pond in East Falmouth, off Maravista Avenue. Locals describe calm water that's easy to swim from a small landing.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Falmouth beaches close at midnight; lifeguards are on 9am to 5pm in season, and lot gates run 9am to 10pm in summer (9pm at Menauhant East and Megansett). Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Dogs
No dogs on Falmouth beaches or beach lots May 1 through October 1; off-season dogs are welcome but must stay leashed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back October 1Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Harrington Street / Great Bay Street town landing
Details unconfirmed
Harrington Street / Great Bay Street town landing
CostfreeSpaceslimited, unconfirmed count
No parking on Harrington St shoulders; no parking roughly 11 p.m.-7 a.m.
Common questions
Is Great Pond Beach in Falmouth open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Great Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Harrington Street / Great Bay Street town landing
Can you swim at Great Pond Beach?
Great Pond Beach 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 Great Pond Beach?
No dogs on Falmouth beaches or beach lots May 1 through October 1; off-season dogs are welcome but must stay leashed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.