Town of Duxbury - Beach Operations - Beach Update – 5/26/2023
DUXBURY BEACH OPERATIONS
BEACH UPDATE – 5/26/23
Hello Beach patron,
We hope this email finds you and your family well. As we start to reach our peak season, please be on the lookout for weekly beach emails. Below are a few important topics and updates.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
As of Saturday, May 27th, a valid beach sticker is required to park in the resident lot and access to OSV. Paid public parking will be available at Blakeman’s also starting Saturday May 27th.
Hours: Saturday, May 27- Monday, May 29: 8AM – 8PM
Saturday, May 27 Over-sand capacity (Crossovers 1 &2): 404 total vehicles (202 resident permits & 202 non-resident permits) Non- Resident Overflow lot: 90 permitted vehicles
*Due to avian activity, Crossover 1 will be closed starting Sunday, May 28th. Crossover 3 will be opened.*
Sunday, May 28 – Monday, May 29 Over-sand capacity (Crossovers 2 & 3): 176 total vehicles (88 resident permits & 88 non-resident permits) Non- Resident Overflow lot: 90 permitted vehicles
CROSSOVER/ BEACH HOURS
Due to avian activity, Beach Crossover access and hours may vary over the next several weeks. Please monitor Beach Operations updates on twitter for the most up-to-date information.
Post-Memorial Day Weekend Crossover/ Beach hours are as follows:
Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2: 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, June 3– Sunday, June 4: 8:00am-8:00pm
These hours are subject to change due to avian activity, tides and extreme weather. We will continue to alter hours as the season progresses. Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BeachDuxbury and Instagram @Duxbury_Beachops to receive the most up to date information.
RESTRICTED AREAS
Due to avian activity, Duxbury Beach Reservation has implemented multiple restricted areas. Vehicles are not allowed to be driven through restricted areas. There is no access between crossover 1 and crossover 2 due to the restricted area. Dogs are NOT allowed within the restricted area.
SOFT SAND @ CROSSOVERS
Over the past few weeks, we have had numerous vehicles stuck at crossovers that required a tow. The sand is very soft at the exits of the crossovers. Please make sure your vehicle is in 4WD and your tires are deflated to the proper levels prior to driving on and off the beach to avoid getting stuck. Also please make sure your vehicle contains a shovel and tow strap. Please CLICK HERE for the Rules and Regulations regarding this topic.
DOGS ON BEACH
For those permit holders who are planning on bringing their dog to the beach, please remember these important reminders:
Dogs are allowed only on the bayside beach (behind the guard shack) at Powder Point Bridge. They are also allowed on the over sand crossovers. Owners can also walk their dogs on the access roads and in the parking lots. DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.
All dogs are prohibited from the any other beach area, and dunes.
Due to new avian activity, please be aware of increased restricted areas on the crossovers in which dogs are NOT allowed.
For all Rules and Regulations concerning dogs on the beach CLICK HERE.
Vandalism/ Suspicious activity
Please notify Duxbury Beach Operations and the Duxbury Police Department of any suspicious activity or vandalism at the beach.
As always, we appreciate your continued cooperation in adhering to all signage and directives from Beach Rangers and DBR Personnel.
Hope to see you at the beach!
Duxbury Beach Operations