Brooks Road is a slim gap between private beaches with a ten-car lot that empties fast, but a quarter-mile walk along the water gets you to the Allen Harbor jetty to watch boats come and go.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free off-season; sticker required Memorial Day-Labor Day (no daily pass sold)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree off-season; sticker required Memorial Day-Labor Day (no daily pass sold)Stickerweekly/2-week/season only
Brooks Road lot
Access points along this beach
Common questions
Is Brooks in Harwich 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 Brooks, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free off-season; sticker required Memorial Day-Labor Day (no daily pass sold)). Brooks Road lot
What rules should I know at Brooks?
No lifeguard on duty. No dogs on any Harwich beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day; off-season dogs are allowed on the sand. Red River Beach is the only exception, with on-leash dog walking permitted in the parking lot dawn-9am and 4:30pm-dusk in season.
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