Apponagansett Park
Dartmouth, MA
Apponagansett Park has a sandy beach on Apponagansett Bay, just across the bridge from Padanaram village in Dartmouth. A paved lot, playground and gazebo make it a comfortable family stop, and the beach is ADA accessible. Non-residents are welcome, so visitors can come without a resident sticker.
Open to visitors, accessible and steps from Padanaram, but the bay water is less clear than the outer beaches.
How we score beachesThe parking fee is $10 a day from July 1 to Labor Day, or $35 a year for residents. Lifeguards work 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the same window.
A paved lot; $10 a day from July 1 to Labor Day, $35 a year for residents.
The beach is described as ADA accessible.
No dogs are allowed.
Early July to Labor Day brings lifeguards and busy days on the bay. Padanaram is a short walk for coffee when you want a break from the sun.
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