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Bank Street Beach

Massachusetts · Town Beach · Beach · Residents only

GrillingPropane & charcoalBeach Cook Fire Permit required ($50 refundable…
On the waterSwimming · Fishing · Boat launch
AccessResidents onlyHarwich Port beach on Nantucket Sound; requires a…

About this place

Same town-wide no-fires-without-a-Cook-Fire-Permit rule applies here as at all other Harwich public beaches.

Good to know

SwimmingLimited Scuba diving, skindiving, and all other methods of underwater swimming are prohibited in designated swimming areas. Sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers, surfboards etc. are prohibited, except for designated areas of Red River Beach and freshwater ponds.
FishingLifeguard Fishing is not permitted in designated swim areas when Lifeguards are on duty. Catch and Release Fishing Tournaments are only allowed at Long Pond during the following dates: the day after Labor Day through the day before Memorial Day.
AlcoholNo No alcoholic beverages will be possessed or consumed on any public beach
DogsLimited No animals or pets are permitted on any beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Exception: Red River Beach - Dog walking is allowed in the parking lot area only from dawn to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to dusk.

Hours

  • 6:00 AM–10:00 PM

What's here

Parking
Boat launch

Location

Bank Street Beach
RegionMassachusetts
Coordinates41.6634° N, 70.0706° W
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Common questions

Can you grill at Bank Street Beach?

Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Bank Street Beach. Beach Cook Fire Permit required ($50 refundable deposit) from Harwich Recreation & Youth Dept; same placement/timing restrictions as all Harwich beaches. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.

Do you need a permit or reservation?

Beach Cook Fire Permit required ($50 refundable deposit) from Harwich Recreation & Youth Dept; same placement/timing restrictions as all Harwich beaches.

Can you swim at Bank Street Beach?

Scuba diving, skindiving, and all other methods of underwater swimming are prohibited in designated swimming areas. Sailboats, kayaks, windsurfers, surfboards etc. are prohibited, except for designated areas of Red River Beach and freshwater ponds.

Are dogs allowed?

No animals or pets are permitted on any beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Exception: Red River Beach - Dog walking is allowed in the parking lot area only from dawn to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to dusk.

What are the hours at Bank Street Beach?

6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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