Schoolhouse Pond Beach

36 Schoolhouse Pond Rd, Chatham, MA 02633
Canoes line the shore at Schoolhouse Pond Beach in Chatham, Cape Cod.

A great freshwater pond for kids, swimming and kayaking, Schoolhouse Pond Beach is open to all, but the parking is for Chatham residents only. If you’re not a resident and looking to take advantage of this hidden gem, the bike path is less than a mile away.


Parking: 18 spaces

  • Resident taxpayer parking only ($30/season). No visitor passes.

A Chatham resident beach pass is required to park from June 26th through Labor Day. Passes can be used at all Chatham beaches.

For more information and to purchase resident passes visit:
www.chatham-ma.gov/311/Sticker-Office

Lifeguards in season
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed off-season only. No dogs May 1 through September 15.
Light crowds
Warm fresh water