A small DPH-monitored beach at the end of Riverside Drive on Onset Bay, popular as a put-in for kayaking rather than as a destination swim beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Dawn to dusk (consistent with other Onset-area town beaches).
Dogs
Dogs prohibited town-wide on Wareham beaches Apr 1-Sep 15, on or off leash (seeing-eye dogs exempted).
Banned now · back Sep 15Managed by
Wareham Natural Resources Department
508-291-3100 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
StickerNot on the town's named resident-sticker beach list.
Riverside Drive street end
Details unconfirmed
Riverside Drive street end
SpacesSmall.
Street-end access, likely limited street parking.
Access points along this beach
Riverside Drive end
Informal kayak/canoe put-in.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Riverside Beach in Wareham 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 there parking at Riverside Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot. Riverside Drive street end
What rules should I know at Riverside Beach?
Dogs banned Apr 1-Sep 15 per town-wide beach bylaw.
Can you swim at Riverside Beach?
Yes. Riverside Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Riverside Beach?
Dogs prohibited town-wide on Wareham beaches Apr 1-Sep 15, on or off leash (seeing-eye dogs exempted).