Island Wharf is an ocean beach in Marion, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Marion's $10/yr resident beach/parking sticker covers Island Wharf; town's official Parking Regulations state a privilege sticker is specifically required for overnight parking (10pm-6am) and for boat-trailer parking up to 72 hrs, daytime…
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostMarion's $10/yr resident beach/parking sticker covers Island Wharf; town's official Parking Regulations state a privilege sticker is specifically required for overnight parking (10pm-6am) and for boat-trailer parking up to 72 hrs, daytime…StickerMarion resident beach/parking sticker (required for overnight & trailer parking)
Town-owned wharf/park with a large paved lot (recently re-striped to ~75 spaces). Designated a tow-away zone; boat trailers allowed up to 72 hrs with sticker. Also usable with a Guest Pass per the town's sticker-requirements page.
Common questions
Is Island Wharf in Marion 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 Island Wharf, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Marion's $10/yr resident beach/parking sticker covers Island Wharf; town's official Parking Regulations state a privilege sticker is specifically required for overnight parking (10pm-6am) and for boat-trailer parking up to 72 hrs, daytime…). Town-owned wharf/park with a large paved lot (recently re-striped to ~75 spaces). Designated a tow-away zone; boat trailers allowed up to 72 hrs with sticker. Also usable with a Guest Pass per the town's sticker-requirements page.
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