A small resident-only freshwater pond beach in Osterville reached down steep stairs from a small parking area, with clear calm water and a roped swim section popular with families.
What to expect
Parking
Permit required Resident beach permit; daily $15 weekday/$20 weekend where sold, weekly $50, seasonal $200 · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free to enter; parking limited to resident passholders
Hours
Lifeguards on duty summer months only
Accessibility
Steep stairs down to the beach from the parking area; not step-free
Swim
Allowed roped swim area, lifeguarded in summer
Kayak
Allowed unconfirmed season
Managed by
Barnstable Recreation Division
508-420-2407 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Permit required
CostResident beach permit; daily $15 weekday/$20 weekend where sold, weekly $50, seasonal $200
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Restroom
Small beach house
Common questions
Where do I park at Joshua's Pond Beach?
Permit required (Resident beach permit; daily $15 weekday/$20 weekend where sold, weekly $50, seasonal $200).
Is there an entry fee at Joshua's Pond Beach?
Yes, Free to enter; parking limited to resident passholders
Is Joshua's Pond Beach wheelchair accessible?
Steep stairs down to the beach from the parking area; not step-free
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