Hathaway’s Pond

1431 Phinney’s Lane, Barnstable, MA 02630
A child stands on a paddleboard at Hathaway's Pond in Barnstable, Cape Cod.

One of the most popular family ponds on Cape Cod, Hathaway’s Pond features a picnic area, walking trails and a roped off guarded swimming area. It’s also the only pond in Barnstable with parking open to non-residents and daily visitors. Dogs aren’t allowed at the pond in season, but there is a large, modern dog park at the entrance to the pond.


Parking: 25+ spaces

  • Daily $25
  • Weekly $110
  • Season $350
  • Season (Resident) $50

A Barnstable beach pass or daily fee is required to park at town beaches between the hours of 9am – 3:45pm (7am – 3:45pm at Craigville Beach) year round. Daily fee parking is only available in season, and only at Craigville Beach, Hathaway’s Pond, Kalmus Beach, Keyes Memorial Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach.

Resident passes are valid for all Barnstable beaches. Non-resident passes are valid only for Craigville Beach, Hathaway’s Pond, Kalmus Beach, Keyes Memorial Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach.

For more information and to purchase passes visit:
townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Recreation/Beach-Stickers.asp

Lifeguards in season
Portable toilets
Dogs allowed off-season only. No dogs May 15 through September 15.
Moderately crowded
Warm fresh water