The town lists Hathaway's Pond as a resident and visitor pond in Barnstable, the only pond among the six beaches its non-resident permits cover.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Barnstable resident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking pass required · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed at all times throughout Barnstable, conservation land and parks included. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Gates open at 9am and are locked at 9pm; parking fees are collected 9am to 3:45pm. Lifeguards, where available, are on duty 9am to 5pm daily starting in late June. Restrooms are open 9am to 4:30pm.
Swim
Allowed guarded in summer
Fishing
Allowed unconfirmed
Kayak
Allowed Non-motorized only.
Managed by
Barnstable Recreation Division
508-790-6345 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can non-residents park here?
Yes. Hathaway's is the only Barnstable pond on the town's non-resident permits: $110 for a weekly permit covering seven consecutive days, $375 for the season.
Where do I park at Hathaways Ponds Recreation Area?
Paid lot (Barnstable resident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking pass required).
Can I bring my dog to Hathaways Ponds Recreation Area?
Dogs must be leashed at all times throughout Barnstable, conservation land and parks included. Posted signs at the site take precedence.