Beach Access Event Permits

Please note: All Coastal Access Permits will be subject to change pending  the COVID GUIDELINES set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

  • The Town of Sandwich reserves the right to amend, alter and/or rescind the permitted time, use and location of the issued groups permit due to COVID guidelines, construction, conservation and refurbishment projects and other issues. The permit holder would be notified as soon as information became available, however it is the permit holders responsibility to uphold and enforce the mandatory safety standards, recommended best practices for outdoor events put forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. :Massachusetts Outdoor Event Guidelines

Planning a beach wedding? Organizing a school educational visit to explore our shoreline? Find everything you need here to secure a permit, know the rules & regulations and be ready for a successful event on one of our town beaches!

See below for the type of event you are planning and find all necessary paperwork and information you need to start the application process. Beach location info and maps can also be found at the bottom of this page. Contact us at the Rec Dept with any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT FOR BEACH STICKERS/PARKING PERMITS!!- only group access permits!

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Application Steps:

To request A COASTAL BEACH ACCESS PERMIT for your event you will need to complete the following (3) steps:

1) Read and complete the Rules & Regulations for your permit type access to ensure your event matches the requirements and that you understand your responsibilities. You will need to submit the completed form WITH your application. 

2) Complete the corresponding Access Application and attach your completed Rules & Regulations form to it. Be sure all fields are completed and that both forms are signed.

3) Submit your payment. You can pay ONLINE or by mail or in person to the Rec Department Offices.

General Wedding Guidelines

1.Effective January, 2006, no wedding permits will be issued Memorial Day through Labor Day due to the high volume of visitors and school field trips.

2 .Boardwalk Area a maximum of fifty (50) wedding guests are allowed. Guests must gather in sand area on the beach seaward of the deck, not on the dunes. Only the wedding party and person(s) officiating ceremony will be allowed on the boardwalk deck due to loading capacity.  

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 at Boardwalk - UNTIL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE.

3. First Beach a maximum of one hundred and fifty (150) wedding guests allowed. Guests must gather on the beach, not on the dunes.

4. East Sandwich II a maximum of 60 wedding guests allowed. Beach area is only 355 feet wide and all guests must be considerate of neighbors and dunes.

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To Apply & Pay Online:

1. Online Wedding Permit Rules & Regulations

2. Online Beach Wedding Permit Application

3. Wedding Permit Online Payment  Payments must be received by mail or in person at this time.

To Apply & Pay in Person or by Mail:

1 & 2. Wedding Access Rules & Regulations AND Permit Application For in person/by mail applications, this is ONE document.

3. Submit the Rules & Regulations form along with your completed Permit Application along with the $25 fee either in person or by mail to the Rec Department Offices.

  1. Beach Access (Non-educational)
  2. Coastal Access (Educational)

Birthday Cake Sand CastleTo Apply & Pay Online:

1. Online Beach Access Permit Rules & Regulations

2. Online Beach Access Permit Application

3. Beach Access Permit Online Payment Payments must be received by mail or in person at this time.

To Apply & Pay in Person or by Mail:

1 & 2. Beach Access Rules & Regulations AND Permit Application For in person applications, this is ONE document.

3. Submit the Rules & Regulations form along with your completed Permit Application along with the $25 fee either in person or by mail to the Rec Department Offices.

Beach Locations:

Town Neck Beach/Boardwalk: Town Neck Road to Wood Avenue, Sandwich.

 First Beach: Corner of Freeman’s Ave and Town Neck Road
East Sandwich Beach: Ploughed Neck Road to North Shore Boulevard, East Sandwich.

Fresh Water Beaches:
Snake Pond Beach: Route 130 to Snake Pond Rd, Forestdale. (Lifeguards from June 28th - Sept 2nd 10 am to 4:30 pm)
Wakeby Lake at Ryder Conservation: Cotuit Rd to South Sandwich Rd. (Lifeguards from June 28th - Sept 2nd, 10 am to 4:30pm)

Peters Pond at Oakcrest Cove: 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, Forestdale. (Lifeguards from June 28th - Sept 2nd, 10 am to 4:30)

Beach Location Maps

Click to view Beach Location Maps below

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