Peters Pond at Oakcrest Cove

45 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, Forestdale, MA 02644
A couple enjoys a summer afternoon at Peters Pond at Oakcrest Cove in Sandwich, Cape Cod.

Peters Pond at Oakcrest Cove is a freshwater pond great for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming. Kids will enjoy swimming in the calm protected waters. A covered picnic area sits just behind the beach and a function room overlooking the pond is available to rent from the town. Parking in season is limited to resident passholders only.


Parking: 44 spaces

  • Resident parking only ($35/season)

A Sandwich beach pass or daily fee is required to park at all Sandwich beaches between the hours of 9am – 5pm from Memorial Day until Labor Day, with the exception of Scusset Beach (fee required May 14th through October 30th). Parking is free all other times.

Resident passes are valid at all Sandwich beaches with the exception of Scusset Beach. Resident passes are also valid for Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable. Non-resident passes are not valid for Scusset Beach, Wakeby Lake at Ryder Conservation, Snake Pond Beach, Peter’s Pond at Oakcrest Cove or Sandy Neck Beach.

For more information and to purchase passes visit:
sandwichmass.org/168/Beaches

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