As Summer Season Ends, Falmouth Beaches Open Without Fees Or Parking Sticker Requirement

Press release from the Town of Falmouth:

September 4, 2023

Regular season operations have ended for the Beach Dept. Details about access and services moving forward are listed below:

• Beach parking lots are unlocked and open to the public, without parking stickers being checked or daily fees collected.
• No beaches will have parking attendants or lifeguards until 2024, with the exception of Old Silver, which may be staffed (weather-permitting/staff availability-dependent) from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekends only for the month of September.
• Portable toilets will remain on-site until November/December, though the number of units at each beach will decrease in early October.
• The 3 Bathhouses at Old Silver and Surf Drive will be closed until 2024, with the exception of if Old Silver is staffed any of the next 3 weekends in September.
• Beach concessions will remain open at the discretion of the vendors through the last weekend of September.
• Trash and recycling will continue to be collected by DPW staff.
• Water wheelchair reservations are suspended until 2024.
• The Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse offices are closed until 2024. Questions and concerns normally brought forward by phone should instead be sent via e-mail to beach@falmouthma.gov.
• As water temperatures remain above 70° and patrons may encounter jellyfish in Falmouth waters, we recommend the following procedure for treating stings with mild symptoms: (1) rub wet sand on the site of the irritation (2) rinse (3) apply vinegar or meat tenderizer (4) repeat as necessary. If you have a more serious allergic reaction, seek professional medical attention.

This summer was one to remember, and we wish all residents/taxpayers/visitors of Falmouth health and safety in the off-season.

This press release was produced by the Town of Falmouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.