Popponesset Beach Association Rules and Regulations
- Private beach: PBA beaches are private for the exclusive use of PBA homeowners and their guests. Access is controlled by our security team. Beach Flags (not photos or copies) are to be used by beach-goers for identification at all times when using Popponesset Beaches. See: Beach Access/Flags
- No drop-offs at beaches at any time. No public parking is allowed in Popponesset and streets may not be used as drop-off points for the beaches.
- Swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on Popponesset beaches.
- No alcoholic beverages, no smoking or vaping are allowed on the beaches at any time.
- Remove your trash from the beaches. Barrels at beach entrances are to be used for beach trash only.
- Beach curfew: There is a 10:00 PM noise curfew on Popponesset beaches, and curfew at dusk at the Spit. Violators will be removed by Security and Mashpee police.
- Overnight sleeping is not allowed on the beaches by the Town of Mashpee.
- Storage on the beach: Storage of furniture, inflatables, kayaks, catamarans, paddleboards or personal belongings is not permitted on Popponesset beaches. Sunfish may be stored against the walls, by PBA homeowners only, but may not be tied or locked to PBA stairs. See: Sailboat Registration
- Kites and ball playing on the beaches is allowed after 5:00 PM. No drone flying, fires, cooking or camping are allowed on the beach at any time.
- No motor vehicles allowed on beaches.
- Events/Gatherings: Events must be planned with consideration for the beach rights of all homeowners and comply with all PBA rules. Contact PBA for consent prior to holding any organized event, party or gathering on the beach such as a wedding, graduation, etc. See Events and Gatherings
- Boats: Motorboats and water skiers must operate at a safe distance, minimum of 150 feet from the shoreline. Motorboats cannot be launched from bathing beaches. Sailboat Registration: please complete a registration form for sailboats stored on the beach. See: Sailboat Registration
- Dogs/Pets: Please keep our community healthy and safe - leash your dog and clean up after your pet! Dogs and pets are not allowed on the beach at any time of the year, leashed or unleashed, per the Town of Mashpee and a vote of PBA members. Report any violations to the Mashpee Animal Control Officer at 508-539-1442. See: Dogs Restrictions
- No on-street parking in Popponesset. Homeowners may park at their own property only, provided a current PBA Parking Sticker is displayed on the car, and at least two wheels are on the lawn to allow emergency vehicles to pass. All on-street parking is prohibited on Shore Drive. Unauthorized vehicles will be subject to towing at vehicle owner's expense. See: Parking and Towing
- Bikes, rollerblades, etc: All riders should wear helmets when using bikes, rollerblades, etc. Remind children to stop at stop signs and intersections. Please drive with caution.
- Saltwater fishing: Parking at the Fishermens Landing lot on Wading Place Road is allowed only to permitted fishermen, with a current PBA Parking Pass and their saltwater fishing permit on display on their vehicle. Parking at the lot is limited to 6 cars and to the hours between 5:00 AM and 9:30 PM. Between the hours of 9:30 PM and 5:00 AM, parking may be made available, with a PBA Parking Permit and fishing permit on display, at the Community House, based on availability and Community House events. See: Fishermens Landing parking
- Noise curfew: There is a 10:00 PM noise curfew in Mashpee.
- Construction: PBA requests construction work start no earlier than 7:30 AM and end no later than 6:00 PM.
- Vista Pruning: Please be advised that vista pruning on property bordering wetlands and coastal areas, including Dean Pond and the beaches, requires the prior approval of the Mashpee Conservation Commission and the PBA. It is the property owner's responsibility to determine boundary lines and gain appropriate approvals before proceeding with any work on property abutting roads or PBA property. See: Vista Pruning