Wixon Memorial, listed by the town as Cahoon's Road, is Long Pond's eastern-shore town beach: a 30-space lot, lifeguards, handicapped parking, a portable handicapped restroom and a non-motorized craft launch.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Beach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold here
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Harwich beaches close midnight to 6am, and beach lots close 10pm to 6am. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Season
Open year-round; sticker rule applies Memorial Day-Labor Day only.
Accessibility
The town's beach brochure lists handicapped parking and a portable handicapped restroom here, and surf chairs at all guarded beaches.
Dogs
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back September 15Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
Managed by
Town of Harwich
(508) 430-7553 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostBeach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold hereStickerHarwich beach sticker (day passes sold only at Red River, Earle Road, Pleasant Road and Long Pond)
Cahoon's Road lot
Cahoon's Road lot
CostBeach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold hereSpaces30
Access points along this beach
Boat ramp, east end of Long Pond
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
at the beach lot
Concessions
mobile concessions
Common questions
Is Wixon Memorial Beach in Harwich 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 Wixon Memorial the same as Long Pond Beach?
No. The town lists it separately as Cahoon's Road, a 30-space lifeguarded beach on Long Pond's eastern shore, distinct from the 40-space main Long Pond beach at 213 Long Pond Drive.
Is there parking at Wixon Memorial Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Beach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold here). Cahoon's Road lot
Are there restrooms at Wixon Memorial Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Wixon Memorial Beach?
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. No motorboat over 10hp and no waterskiing may be launched or…
Can you swim at Wixon Memorial Beach?
Wixon Memorial 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 Wixon Memorial Beach?
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Wixon Memorial Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Wixon Memorial Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Beach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold here.