The village-end entrance to the Sandwich Boardwalk, crossing Mill Creek and its salt marsh on a quarter-mile wooden walkway to reach the beach at Cape Cod Bay.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round; sticker/fee enforced in season
Lifeguard
Staffed in summer per town listing
Dogs
Dogs are seasonally banned from public beaches and the Boardwalk. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Sandwich Recreation Department
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Access points along this beach
Sandwich Boardwalk
quarter-mile wooden boardwalk over the marsh to the beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Sandwich Boardwalk / Mill Creek 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.
Can you swim at Sandwich Boardwalk / Mill Creek?
Sandwich Boardwalk / Mill Creek 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 Sandwich Boardwalk / Mill Creek?
Dogs are seasonally banned from public beaches and the Boardwalk. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Sandwich Boardwalk / Mill Creek?
No, entry is free.