A 0.9-acre town beach on Nantucket Sound, owned by the Town of Yarmouth and managed by its Parks and Recreation Department. MassGIS records it as Thachers Beach.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Daily parking fee or beach sticker (listing, amount unconfirmed)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Yarmouth's staffed beaches run lifeguards and gate attendants 8am to 4pm through the summer season.
Dogs
Dogs are banned at Seagull Beach and Grey's Beach April 1 through Labor Day, and at all other Yarmouth beaches May 15 through Labor Day; leashed dogs are welcome off-season.
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Recreation/Parks Division
508-398-2231 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostDaily parking fee or beach sticker (listing, amount unconfirmed)
South Shore Drive lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
South Shore Drive entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Thatcher Town Park by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Thatcher Town Park in Yarmouth 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 Thachers Beach?
Yes. Thachers Beach is another local name for this same South Shore Drive beach.
Is there parking at Thatcher Town Park, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Daily parking fee or beach sticker (listing, amount unconfirmed)). South Shore Drive lot
What's the water temperature at Thatcher Town Park?
Water at Thatcher Town Park averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Thatcher Town Park?
No alcohol on any beach or town property (town-wide rule, applicability here unconfirmed).
Can you swim at Thatcher Town Park?
Yes. Thatcher Town 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 Thatcher Town Park?
Dogs are banned at Seagull Beach and Grey's Beach April 1 through Labor Day, and at all other Yarmouth beaches May 15 through Labor Day; leashed dogs are welcome off-season.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Thatcher Town Park?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Daily parking fee or beach sticker (listing, amount unconfirmed).