One of the most popular family ponds on Cape Cod, a guarded, roped-off freshwater swimming area with a playground, picnic grounds, and shade, plus the only Barnstable pond with parking open to non-residents.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker $30, or $7 weekday/$10 weekend-holiday daily fee · unconfirmed
Trails
Hathaway Pond Loop Trail, 1.4 miles, easy, with a 0.5-mile off-shoot to Hathaway Pond South.
Hours
Beach sticker/fee enforced 9am-3:45pm year round; lifeguards summer season only.
Swim
Allowed guarded in summer
Fishing
Allowed unconfirmed
Kayak
Allowed unconfirmed, non-motorized only
Managed by
Town of Barnstable Recreation Division
(508) 362-8159 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker $30, or $7 weekday/$10 weekend-holiday daily fee
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Barbecue grills and picnic tables.
Common questions
Can non-residents park here?
Yes, Hathaway's Pond is the only Barnstable pond that sells non-resident daily, weekly, and seasonal parking.
Where do I park at Hathaways Ponds Recreation Area?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker $30, or $7 weekday/$10 weekend-holiday daily fee).
Is there an entry fee at Hathaways Ponds Recreation Area?
No, entry is free.
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