A compact riverside park on the Taunton River with a small sandy beach, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and a pirate-ship playground. It's the site of the town's annual Spirit of Somerset festival each September.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
The upper lot off Main Street is level and sits close to the ramp and pier, but the slope down to the lower park is steep. Accessible parking spaces are not confirmed.
Dogs
Somerset's dog bylaw requires an owner to keep a dog restrained at all times, by leash or otherwise, and it sets no maximum leash length. Individual sites can post stricter rules, and Pierce Beach and Playground bans dogs outright while…
Fishing
Allowed year-round, best for striped bass, bluefish, flounder, and white perch in warmer months
Kayak
Allowed ice-free months
Managed by
Somerset Harbor Master (boat ramp); Recreation Department (grounds)
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Access points along this beach
William and Harold Meehan Memorial Boat Launch
State-rebuilt ramp with new boarding floats, reaches the tidal Taunton River and Mount Hope Bay
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
Grassy area with picnic tables
Dock
Fishing pier and a couple of spots to tie up a boat
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Village Waterfront Park by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 41° | 39° | 43° | 49° | 58° | 68° | 76° | 75° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 45° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Fall River (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Village Waterfront Park in Somerset open today?
Village Waterfront Park is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can I launch a boat here?
Yes, the town ramp takes trailered boats with a paid annual sticker, and the state rebuilt the ramp width, slope, and floats a few years ago.
Is there a beach here too?
There's a small sandy stretch near the ramp, more of a picnic-and-wade spot than a guarded swim beach.
What's the water temperature at Village Waterfront Park?
Water at Village Waterfront Park averages about 39°F in February and 76°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Fall River from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Village Waterfront Park?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Village Waterfront Park off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Village Waterfront Park?
Somerset's dog bylaw requires an owner to keep a dog restrained at all times, by leash or otherwise, and it sets no maximum leash length. Individual sites can post stricter rules, and Pierce Beach and Playground bans dogs outright while Village Waterfront Park is listed as pet friendly.
Is there an entry fee at Village Waterfront Park?
No, entry is free.