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Trotting Park Beach

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What is Trotting Park Beach like?

Trotting Park Beach is a tiny neighborhood beach on Nantucket Sound at the end of Trotting Park Road in West Dennis, reached through the town's common landing there. There's no parking, so it's a walk-in spot for people staying nearby.

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Trotting Park Beach

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Trotting Park Road, West Dennis, MA 02670

Rules from Town of Dennis Coastal Resources plan (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

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Wind14 mphFrom the SW
Water55°FWaves 2.4 ft
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What’s there?

Faces
East, for sunrise
Water
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Restrooms
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Food
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Lifeguards
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Parking
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Dogs
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Fishing
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Kayak / SUP
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What should you know before you go?

Parking

No parking — walk in from the neighborhood.

Best for

Quiet & Secluded, Walking, Sunrise

Where is it?

Trotting Park Road, West Dennis, MA 02670.

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