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Parker River Beach
4.7★ · 258 Google ratings · South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 160 ft away · paid
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 120 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 15 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 9am
Map of Parker River Beach
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1Parking170 ft from the listing2Restrooms130 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit off-season for tranquility
Winter and shoulder seasons offer an empty, peaceful beach with the same clean amenities and stunning views.
Arrive before 10am in summer
The beach gets noticeably crowded by mid-morning on warm days, with loud groups that can disrupt a peaceful visit.
Plan for parking fees in-season
Day parking costs $20-25 in summer months, though free parking is available after hours and in winter.
Verify restroom hours before visiting
Bathroom and snack bar facilities operate seasonally, so confirm they are open if planning an off-season trip.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:08 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:42 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 152 S Shore Dr, South Yarmouth, MA 02664, United States
🅿 Parking 160 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 120 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Parker River Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 160 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Parker River Beach?
150 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Parker River Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 120 ft from the listing.
When is Parker River Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 9am and the busiest at Fri 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
