A harborside town park on Main Street with a bandstand, a long lawn, and a small swimming beach with a float just offshore. It reads as much like a community green as a beach, hosting concerts and model-boat sailing alongside sunbathers.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessibility
Town page describes ADA-accessible beach access to the water.
Dogs
A dog must be leash restrained whenever it is off its owner's or keeper's premises. There is no seasonal exception and no off-leash allowance. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Tisbury Parks, Open Space & Recreation
508-696-4220 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Swim float
swimming float/raft just offshore
What's here
Facilities
Showers
open-air post-swim rinse shower
Picnic area
bandstand/pavilion, benches and seating
Dock
harbor dock and mooring field access; harbormaster's office on site
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Owen Park by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 39° | 37° | 41° | 48° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Woods Hole (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Owen Park in Tisbury 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 this the same as Owen Little Way Beach?
No. Owen Park is on Main Street near the harbormaster's office and ferry terminal; Owen Little Way Beach is a separate, smaller beach off Owen Little Way next to the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club.
Are there restrooms at Owen Park?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Owen Park?
Water at Owen Park averages about 37°F in February and 74°F in August, based on NOAA readings at Woods Hole from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Owen Park?
Open containers of alcohol are banned in public parks and public parking places townwide.
Can you swim at Owen Park?
Yes. Owen Park has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Owen Park?
A dog must be leash restrained whenever it is off its owner's or keeper's premises. There is no seasonal exception and no off-leash allowance. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Owen Park?
No, entry is free.