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Nickerson State Park - Flax Pond
Brewster, Massachusetts
Kettle-pond beach inside Nickerson State Park, Brewster. Lifeguards in season, paddle rentals on-pond, no dogs on the beach.
At a glance
Overview
Flax Pond is one of the kettle ponds inside Nickerson State Park in Brewster, with a sandy swim beach, lifeguards in season, and a nearby paddle rental. Access is from Main Street (Route 6A) into the park at 3488 Main Street. Motorized boats are not allowed on the pond. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. Day-use parking fee mid-May to mid-October.
- Also known as
- Flax Pond Beach at Nickerson, Flax Pond Brewster
- County
- Barnstable
- Region
- Cape & Islands
- Water type
- Pond
Know before you go
Public
Partial
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 6 Exit 89 (Route 6A) in Brewster, follow Main Street to Nickerson State Park at 3488 Main Street. Continue on the park road to the Flax Pond day-use lot and walk the short path to the beach.
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