A town-operated freshwater swim pond, staffed with supervisor, lifeguards and a parking attendant on a shorter weekend-and-holiday schedule than the town's larger beaches.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20/day pass (staffed days only) · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Residential beach sticker or $20/day pass, required on staffed days only
Hours
In 2025 staffed Saturdays, Sundays and July 4th only, starting June 28 through August 10; 2026 exact dates not yet confirmed
Accessibility
Beach wheelchairs available at Fresh Pond starting June 25 through August 14 per one town reference; current-year confirmation not found
Swim
Allowed lifeguarded on staffed days (Sat/Sun/July 4th, late June-mid August)
Managed by
Plymouth Recreation Division / Parks & Forestry
508-830-4162 ext. 12116 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20/day pass (staffed days only)
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Restroom
Bathhouse at the pond beach
Common questions
No - lifeguards, a supervisor, and parking attendants are only on duty Saturdays, Sundays, and July 4th through the summer; other days it's open but unsupervised and free to park.
Where do I park at Fresh Pond?
Paid lot ($20/day pass (staffed days only)).
Is there an entry fee at Fresh Pond?
Yes, Residential beach sticker or $20/day pass, required on staffed days only
Can I bring my dog to Fresh Pond?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
Is Fresh Pond wheelchair accessible?
Beach wheelchairs available at Fresh Pond starting June 25 through August 14 per one town reference; current-year confirmation not found
What rules should I know at Fresh Pond?
No boats within 150 ft of a swimmer; no jet skis; no charcoal grills.
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