No Beach Parking Sticker Required In Falmouth As Summer Season Ends

FALMOUTH, MA — As the part-time residents and tourists dwindle on Cape Cod, so too does the need for a parking sticker and a couple of bucks for fees at Falmouth beaches.

The beach department announced that regular season operations ended as of last weekend, which means changes are coming to local beaches in the form of free parking and more.

Here's what to know:

Parking

Beach parking lots are unlocked and open to the public, town officials said. Parking stickers won't be checked and daily fees won't be collected.

Lifeguards

No beaches will have parking attendants or lifeguards until 2023, with the exception of Old Silver, which may be staffed through the month of September depending on weather and worker availability. If staff is available, they'll be on the clock from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends this month.

Bathrooms and Bathhouses

Portable toilets will remain on-site until November or December, though the number of units at each beach will decrease in early October, officials said.

The three Bathhouses at Old Silver and Surf Drive will be closed until 2023, with the exception being Old Silver, if it's staffed during any weekend in September.

The Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse offices are closed until 2023.

Concessions

Beach concessions will remain open at the discretion of the vendors through the last weekend of September.

Jellyfish

Beachgoers may encounter jellyfish as the water temperatures is still above 70 degrees, according to town officials. They recommend taking the following steps if dealing with a sting:

• Rub wet sand on the site of the irritation
• Rinse
• Apply vinegar or meat tenderizer
• Repeat as necessary

If a more serious allergic reaction occurs, officials say to seek professional medical attention.

Other Items

• Trash and recycling will continue to be collected by Department of Public Works staff.
• Water wheelchair reservations are suspended until 2023.