Barnstable County

Parks and recreation in Barnstable County

Recreational Areas and Parks

This collection highlights a diverse range of outdoor spaces across Cape Cod, from the historic Pilgrim Pond Park in Truro to the 10.7-mile paved Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth. It includes specialized athletic venues like Eldredge Park, home to the Orleans Firebirds, and the 2,700-acre Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Visitors can find public water access at Jenkins Pond and Deep Pond, family-friendly swimming at Megansett Beach, and themed recreation at the Pirates Cove miniature golf courses in South Yarmouth.

Recreational Areas and Parks — Map

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A

Ryder Street Beach

Small public beach located in the center of Provincetown near the West End.

B

Pirates Cove

Adventure-themed miniature golf course featuring pirate ships, waterfalls, and caves.

C

Pirates Cove

Adventure-themed miniature golf course featuring pirate ships, waterfalls, and caves.

D

Eldredge Park

Eldredge Park is a baseball venue in Orleans, Massachusetts, home to the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

E

Sandwich Road Playing Fields

Multi-use athletic complex in Falmouth with fields for soccer and baseball.

F

Midway Recreation Area

Public recreation space in Bourne offering picnic facilities and access to local walking trails.

G

Thompson Field

Conservation area in Harwich featuring 57 acres of walking trails and an off-leash dog park.

H

Pilgrim Pond Park

Historic site in Truro marking the location where Mayflower passengers spent their second night on land in 1620.

I

Mares Pond Reservation

Conservation land in Falmouth containing kettle ponds and forested trails through local wildlife habitats.

J

Cordwood Landing

Public access point in Cotuit providing water views and space for small craft launching.

K

Cape Cod Camping Club

Private membership campground in Falmouth offering sites for RVs and trailers near local ponds.

L

Boy Scouts Of America

Regional facility providing outdoor space and administrative support for local scouting programs.

M

Jenkins Pond Landing

Public access area on Jenkins Pond in Falmouth used for swimming and launching non-motorized boats.

N

Megansett Beach

Beach in North Falmouth featuring a stone breakwater and views of Buzzards Bay.

O

Deep Pond Landing

Small public landing on Deep Pond in Falmouth with a boat ramp and swimming access.

P

Shining Sea Bikeway

10.7-mile paved multi-use trail extending from Falmouth to Woods Hole along the coastline.

Q

Waquoit Bay Nerr

National Estuarine Research Reserve encompassing 2,700 acres of open water, salt marshes, and barrier beaches.

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Waquoit Bay Nerr

National Estuarine Research Reserve encompassing 2,700 acres of open water, salt marshes, and barrier beaches.

S

Childs River Access

Public access point for the Childs River providing a launch site for kayaks and canoes.

T

Waquoit Bay Nerr

National Estuarine Research Reserve encompassing 2,700 acres of open water, salt marshes, and barrier beaches.

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