Jones Beach
Dartmouth, MA
Jones Beach, at Jones Park on Clarks Cove in Dartmouth, has calm water and a big paved lot. There are restrooms and a playground, and lifeguards work late June to Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mats have been installed to help reach the sand, and the cove is a good place for kids to build confidence.
Calm water, a playground and good facilities, but limited hours and a day fee.
How we score beachesParking is $10 a day, or $40 a year for residents, so if you plan to visit often, the sticker pays off fast.
A large paved lot; $10 a day or $40 a year for residents.
Mats are installed to help with access to the sand.
No dogs are allowed.
The cove is sheltered from big waves, so swimming is easy in July and August. Lifeguard hours make that the best time to come.
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