Ropes Beach
41.620974, -70.433329
85 Old Shore Road
Barnstable/Cotuit, MA 02635
Barnstable County
Ropes Beach
Ropes Beach, home of the Mosquito Yacht Club, is a small residential beach that is often used as a small boat launch; it also hosts paddle races. The beach has limited space and is surrounded by dune grass. Sand has light debris throughout with a mild slope to the calm water, which is calm due to Dead Neck Island.
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Hours Of Operation9am to 9pm |
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ParkingResident beach stickers are required to park year round. Stickers are on sale May 1 and are available at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center at 141 Basset Lane, Hyannis. (508) 790-6345 x110
Resident Recreation Parking Permit, $40
Handicap Individual Parking Permit, $15 Landlord Transferable Parking Permit, $300 Beach Sticker Information |
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Life GuardN/A |
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CampfiresNot allowed |
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FoodCarry in/carry out beach with food vendors available within 5 minutes driving |
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LodgingMotels/hotels and rentals are available within 5-10 minutes of driving. |
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PetsNot allowed May 15-September 15 |
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Picnic AreaN/A |
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PlaygroundN/A |
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Public Transportation |
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Restrooms / ShowersN/A |
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Surfing/Kayaking/Paddle BoardingAllowed, with storage |
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Tide Information |
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Walking TrailsN/A |
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Water QualityWater quality is monitored from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information please call (617) 626-1250. The accepted standard is 104 CFU/100mL in a single day or an average of 35 CFU/100mL over five days. The link below is the test results from 2013 to the current year. Ropes Beach Water Quality |
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Water Temperaturehttp://ma.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/cotuit/weather |
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