A one-acre town landing on River Road where the Sippican River meets the Weweantic. The DePina family donated it in 1953 as a safer alternative to jumping off the Wareham Bridge, and it served as a neighborhood swimming hole for Marion's Cape Verdean community through the 1950s and 60s. It was rededicated in 2025 with new benches, picnic tables, and a kayak rack.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with sticker
Dogs
Allowed on leash on the grounds; prohibited on the beach area itself.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Recommended 4-mile round trip upriver; check tides
What's here
On site
Picnic area
New picnic table added 2025
Common questions
Is DePina Landing open today?
DePina Landing is a public park in Marion, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk..
Can I still swim at DePina Landing?
It was a popular swimming hole for decades, but current listings describe it as a kayak-launch and picnic landing rather than an active swim spot.
Is DePina Landing the same place as River Road Beach?
They're both reached from River Road but are separate parcels: DePina Landing is the historic landing/kayak launch, River Road Beach is a smaller, eroded neighborhood beach nearby.
Where do I park at DePina Landing?
Resident sticker (Free with sticker).
Can I bring my dog to DePina Landing?
Allowed on leash on the grounds; prohibited on the beach area itself.
What rules should I know at DePina Landing?
Dogs are not allowed on the beach area, though they are allowed on leash elsewhere on the property.