Beach & Pond Information

Resident Beach & Pond Stickers

Resident Beach / Pond and Long Beach 4x4 stickers are valid for the calendar year and expire on December 31 of each year.

If a sticker is removed, a replacement sticker is available for a fee. The eligible person must bring the sticker to the Collector’s Office in Town Hall, or a piece of the sticker large enough to identify the vehicle, to be eligible for replacement. Full price is charged if the sticker is not returned.

Online Purchases

Resident Beach / Pond and Long Beach 4x4 Stickers are available to be purchased online, via City Hall Systems.

In-Person Purchases

In addition to ordering beach stickers online, purchases can be made in person at Town Hall located at 26 Court Street in the Tax Collector’s office beginning May 19th, 2025 through August 8th, 2025. Payments will be accepted in the form of cash, check or credit card.

Please note in-person sales will only be available from for purchase May 19th - August 8th and during the hours listed below.

In-Person Sticker Sale Hours - May 19th, 2025 through August 8th, 2025

  • Monday 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • Tuesday 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Wednesday 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm
  • Friday 8:00am – 11:30am

Mail-In Purchases

Mail-In applications will be accepted. Please note that mail-in applications may take longer to process.

Operations Information

The Plymouth Recreation Department is responsible for operating five waterfront areas including two ocean beaches and three ponds; Plymouth Beach, White Horse Beach, Fresh Pond, Morton Park, and Hedges Pond. The Department of Marine and Environmental Affairs is responsible for operating Long Beach and the 4x4 Crossover.

Beach & Pond Bylaws and Regulations

  • No alcohol on any beaches or ponds. 
  • No glass containers.
  • No loud music.
  • Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash (or less) and under control at all times.
  • No open fires.
  • No boats within 150 feet of a swimmer.
  • No jet skis on Morton, Fresh, or Hedges Pond.
  • No fishing in designated swimming areas during hours of operation.
  • All personal flotation devices must meet Coast Guard approval.
  • Lifeguards have the final say in rule enforcement.
  • Drones and kites are not allowed on beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • No charcoal grills are allowed at any beach or pond. 

Shark Alert Information

  • Red Flag: confirmed sighting, beaches closed to swimming
  • Yellow Flag: unconfirmed sighting, swim with caution