Grews Pond in Goodwill Park is Falmouth's only lifeguarded freshwater swimming beach: a grassy park setting with a sandy pond edge, picnic pavilion and playground. Parking is free with attendants on duty 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
What to expect
Dogs
No dogs on the public beaches from May 1 through October 1.
Banned now · back October 1Swim
Allowed lifeguarded summer season
Fishing
Allowed year-round; stocked trout pond
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic pavilion, tables, and fireplaces/BBQ areas.
Not here
No concessions
No concession stand at Grews Pond; concessions are at Surf Drive and Old Silver beaches instead.
Common questions
Is Grews Pond (Goodwill Park) open today?
Grews Pond (Goodwill Park) is a public pond in Falmouth, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Where do I park at Grews Pond (Goodwill Park)?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Grews Pond (Goodwill Park)?
No dogs on the public beaches from May 1 through October 1.
What rules should I know at Grews Pond (Goodwill Park)?
No tents. No alcoholic beverages. No food or beverage sales.