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Chatham Town Office
549 Main Street,
Chatham, MA 02633

PH: 508-945-5100
FAX: 508-945-3550
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Beach Hours
Beach Hours

Lifeguards are on duty between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the season.

Beaches with Lifeguards:

School House Pond - resident beach stickers only

Oyster Pond Beach - no parking fee

Harding’s Beach, Ridgevale Beach &  Cockle Cove Beach
Resident beach stickers or non-resident stickers are required.
Non-resident stickers are available at these beaches for a fee:
The Park and Recreation Commission voted on August 4th
to allow U.S. Military personnel, with a Military picture ID, free access to Harding’s Beach.


Beach Fees: Daily        $ 15.00
                   Weekly      $ 60.00
                   Seasonal     $125.00

Beach & Parks Rules & Regulations
        Section 3; subsection 3.7

No children under 10 years of age may attend any beach unless accompanied by an adult.  Any minor child on a beach or park of the town is the responsibility of the minor child’s parents and or guardian or other person/persons who may be in charge of minor children, as in the case of picnics, group gatherings, school or church outings or field trips, or any other group functions.