Thatcher Town Park is a pleasant stop on South Shore Drive. Near Parkers River this beach has benches overlooking the beach to enjoy the view. Sand has a light mix of shells, pebbles, and seaweed strewn across the beach wherever the tide touched. The grade to the water gradual and is the water is warm for a New England beach; waves are small and there is a moderate amount of seaweed in the water. Jetties section off the beach area; accumulation of seaweed is highest near the jetties.