A 28-acre kettle pond tucked behind the Eastham Public Library, known locally as Library Pond. It's reached by an unmarked fire road rather than a formal beach lot.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free; shared with library parking · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not part of the Town of Eastham's official sticker-managed 'Bay Beaches & Ponds' list; no fee found
Dogs
Eastham dogs must be leashed or under effective voice control in public places; playgrounds never allow pets, and the Wiley Park walking trails welcome dogs year-round. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Eastham Public Library grounds / Town of Eastham (water quality not separately assigned)
508-240-5950 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is this a real public swimming spot or just scenery for the library?
Both - Depot Pond, known locally as Library Pond, sits right behind the Eastham Public Library and is used for swimming, fishing, and small non-motorized boats via an unmarked fire road, even though it isn't one of the town's officially sticker-managed bay beaches or ponds.
Where do I park at Depot Pond?
Free lot (Free; shared with library parking).
Is there an entry fee at Depot Pond?
Not part of the Town of Eastham's official sticker-managed 'Bay Beaches & Ponds' list; no fee found
Can I bring my dog to Depot Pond?
Eastham dogs must be leashed or under effective voice control in public places; playgrounds never allow pets, and the Wiley Park walking trails welcome dogs year-round. Posted signs at the site take precedence.