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Wakeby Lake at Ryder Conservation Area

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What is Wakeby Lake at Ryder Conservation Area like?

A freshwater swimming beach on Wakeby Lake within the Ryder Conservation Area in South Sandwich, surrounded by woodland trails. Quiet, calm water for swimming and paddling, with hiking and nature paths nearby. Resident sticker required.

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Wakeby Lake at Ryder Conservation Area

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Ryder Conservation Area, Cotuit Road / South Sandwich Road, Sandwich, MA 02563

Rules from Town of Sandwich Recreation Department (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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Freshwater pond: no tides.

What’s there?

Faces
Not noted
Water
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Current
Calm, slow
Restrooms
Not noted
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
Not noted
Parking
Resident sticker only
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Conservation-area parking lot; resident sticker required

Stickers and fees

Residents only; valid Sandwich resident beach sticker required. Stickers via the Tax Collector's office (508-833-8012) or sandwichstickers.townhall247.com.

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Calm Water, Families, Swimming, Walking

Where is it?

Ryder Conservation Area, Cotuit Road / South Sandwich Road, Sandwich, MA 02563.

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Plan your beach day

Wakeby Lake at Ryder Conservation Area

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Ryder Conservation Area, Cotuit Road / South Sandwich Road, Sandwich, MA 02563

Rules from Town of Sandwich Recreation Department (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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