A calm, mid-sized Lewis Bay beach at the end of Standish Way in West Yarmouth, reached over a small wooden bridge and popular with families for its gentle water.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Summer parking fee likely applies (per town-wide sticker system); amount not itemized per-lot
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Gate locked 10pm, opens 8am.
Season
Gated beaches locked 10pm, open 8am.
Lifeguard
Not mentioned on the town page; presumed unguarded.
Dogs
Town-wide rule presumed: prohibited May15-Labor Day, leashed allowed off-season.
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Recreation/Parks Division
508-398-2231 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostSummer parking fee likely applies (per town-wide sticker system); amount not itemized per-lot
Standish Way small lot
Details unconfirmed
Standish Way small lot
CostSummer parking fee likely applies (per town-wide sticker system); amount not itemized per-lotSpacessmall
Access points along this beach
Standish Way bridge entrance
Wooden footbridge
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Seasonal porta-john
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Colonial Acres Beach in Yarmouth open today?
Colonial Acres Beach 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.
Yes, described as mid-sized with calm water, popular with families.
Is there parking at Colonial Acres Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Summer parking fee likely applies (per town-wide sticker system); amount not itemized per-lot). Standish Way small lot
Are there restrooms at Colonial Acres Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Colonial Acres Beach?
No alcohol on any beach or town property.
Can you swim at Colonial Acres Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Colonial Acres Beach 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 Colonial Acres Beach?
Town-wide rule presumed: prohibited May15-Labor Day, leashed allowed off-season.
Is there an entry fee at Colonial Acres Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Colonial Acres Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Summer parking fee likely applies (per town-wide sticker system); amount not itemized per-lot.