A tidal salt pond off Barley Neck Rd that does double duty: a paved ramp and dock for boats and kayaks at the main landing, and a separate swimming jetty marked by white roadside bollards further along the same road. The no-wake water makes it a favorite for teaching kids to paddle.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Orleans Natural Resources / Parks & Beaches Department
(508) 240-3775 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Meetinghouse Pond Landing lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Meetinghouse Pond boat ramp
Swimming jetty (white bollards)
further down Barley Neck Rd from the ramp
Common questions
Is Meeting House Pond in Orleans 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.
Can I swim at Meeting House Pond, or is it just a boat launch?
Both - the paved ramp/dock area off Barley Neck Rd is set up for boats and kayaks, but there's also a separate public swimming jetty (look for white roadside bollards) a bit further down Barley Neck Rd on the same tidal pond, and the pond is a calm, sheltered no-wake zone good for teaching kids to paddle.
Is there parking at Meeting House Pond, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Meetinghouse Pond Landing lot
What rules should I know at Meeting House Pond?
No-wake zone on the pond.
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