A small crescent of sand in the village center, facing calm harbor water rather than open bay. A playground sits right on the sand, and a bathhouse anchors the swimming season. Mornings are the quiet window before the lot fills.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $10/day non-resident, first week of July through last week of August; free/pass season rest of year
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Dawn to dusk, no gate
Season
Open year-round; lifeguards and fee season run summer only
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Dogs
Not permitted on the beach at any time (Town of Mattapoisett General Bylaws Art. 17.5 bans dogs on town beaches; Art. 17.3 requires a leash everywhere else in town)
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Mattapoisett
508-758-4100 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10/day non-resident, first week of July through last week of August; free/pass season rest of yearStickerResident/property-owner pass $10/season, guest pass $35/season (one per residence)
Town Beach lot (Water St)
Town Beach lot (Water St)
Cost$10/day non-resident, first week of July through last week of August; free/pass season rest of yearSpacesunconfirmed
unpaved lot at the beach entrance
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Single entrance off Water St into the beach lot
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
picnic tables near the playground
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Town Beach in Mattapoisett open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Town Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($10/day non-resident, first week of July through last week of August; free/pass season rest of year). Town Beach lot (Water St)
Are there restrooms at Town 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 Town Beach?
No alcohol on any town beach (Bylaw Art. 10.5). No motorized vehicles on the beach without Select Board authorization (Bylaw Art. 10.9).
Can you swim at Town Beach?
Yes. Town Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Town Beach?
Not permitted on the beach at any time (Town of Mattapoisett General Bylaws Art. 17.5 bans dogs on town beaches; Art. 17.3 requires a leash everywhere else in town)
Is there an entry fee at Town Beach?
No, entry is free.