Parks in Cape Cod

Parks and Recreation

Cape Cod’s recreational landscape spans from the historic Eldredge Park, home to Cape Cod Baseball League games, to the 10.7-mile Shining Sea Bikeway. This collection includes diverse waterfront access points like Ryder Street Beach and Megansett Beach alongside specialized facilities like the pirate-themed minigolf in South Yarmouth. Nature enthusiasts can explore the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve or the off-leash trails at Thompson Field, while freshwater kettle ponds like Jenkins Pond offer inland swimming and boating opportunities.

Parks and Recreation — Map

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A

Ryder Street Beach

Harbor beach located in Provincetown near the MacMillan Pier, offering views of the bay and boat traffic.

B

Pirates Cove

Adventure-style mini-golf center in South Yarmouth featuring two 18-hole courses with pirate ships, waterfalls, and caves.

C

Pirates Cove

Adventure-style mini-golf center in South Yarmouth featuring two 18-hole courses with 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 featuring soccer and baseball fields.

F

Midway Recreation Area

Community park in Bourne featuring athletic fields and a playground near the Cape Cod Canal.

G

Thompson Field

A 50-acre conservation area in Harwich known for its wooded walking trails and off-leash dog-friendly policy.

H

Pilgrim Pond Park

Historic site in North Truro marking where Mayflower passengers first found fresh water in 1620.

I

Bucks Pond Landing

Public access point in Harwich for swimming and launching non-motorized boats into a freshwater pond.

J

Autocamp Cape Cod

Luxury glamping site in Falmouth featuring modern Airstream trailers and luxury tents located along the Shining Sea Bikeway.

K

Cordwood Landing

Wooded conservation area in Falmouth with trails leading to a secluded shoreline on Buzzards Bay.

L

Cape Cod Camping Club

Seasonal RV and tent campground located near the Coonamessett River in Falmouth.

M

Mares Pond Reservation

Nature reserve in Falmouth featuring walking trails through wooded terrain surrounding a freshwater kettle pond.

N

Boy Scouts Of America

Recreational camp facility and wooded grounds located in the Falmouth area.

O

Jenkins Pond Landing

Public access point in Falmouth for freshwater swimming and small boat launching.

P

Megansett Beach

Family-oriented harbor beach in North Falmouth known for calm waters and views of Buzzards Bay.

Q

Deep Pond Landing

Freshwater access point in Falmouth for swimming and non-motorized watercraft.

R

Shining Sea Bikeway

A 10.7-mile paved rail trail extending from Falmouth to Woods Hole, following the former Old Colony Railroad line.

S

Waquoit Bay Nerr

National Estuarine Research Reserve encompassing 2,800 acres of open water, salt marshes, and barrier beaches.

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