Wilbur Park is a saltwater access point on the Bass River whose real function is a paved boat ramp, dock, and fishing pier with a picnic area; it is DPH-listed as a saltwater beach but has no lifeguard or bathhouse, so it reads much more like a boat launch than a swim beach. It sits on the tidal Bass River, not a pond.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Yarmouth's staffed beaches run lifeguards and gate attendants 8am to 4pm through the summer season. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Fishing
Allowed year-round from pier
Managed by
Public Works / Division of Natural Resources (improved with MA Office of Fishing & Boating Access funds)
508-398-2231 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Wilbur Park lot
Details unconfirmed
Wilbur Park lot
CostfreeSpaces12 car (2 ADA) plus 16 trailer spaces
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
seasonal porta-john
Dock
boat ramp, dock, and fishing pier
Picnic area
picnic area with picnic table
Worth knowing
- Functions primarily as a boat ramp and fishing/picnic site rather than a maintained swim beach.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Wilbur 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 Wilbur Park in Yarmouth open today?
Wilbur 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.
Is there parking at Wilbur Park, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Wilbur Park lot
Are there restrooms at Wilbur 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 Wilbur Park?
Water at Wilbur 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 Wilbur Park?
No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Wilbur Park?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Wilbur 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 Wilbur 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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.