A town beach at the corner of Town Neck Rd and Freeman Ave with a decent-sized lot and a beach access mat, making it one of the more wheelchair-friendly entries on Cape Cod Bay in Sandwich.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round; sticker/fee enforced in season
Accessibility
Beach mat provides access onto the sand
Lifeguard
Staffed in summer per town beach listing
Dogs
Dogs are seasonally banned from public beaches and the Boardwalk.
Managed by
Sandwich Recreation Department
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Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is First Beach in Sandwich 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.
Are there restrooms at First Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at First Beach?
First 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 First Beach?
Dogs are seasonally banned from public beaches and the Boardwalk.
Is there an entry fee at First Beach?
No, entry is free.