Popponesset Beach Association Rules and Regulations

  1. Private beach - Please be prepared to show your beach flag to the security team while on the beach. PBA beaches are private for the exclusive use of Popponesset homeowners and their guests. Access is controlled by our security team. PBA Beach Flags (not photos or copies) are required for identification. See: Beach Access/Flags
  2. No vehicles may drop off passengers at our beaches at any time. Beach use is available to residents by walking in only. There is no parking at the beaches. There is no public parking in Popponesset.
  3. 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. Unauthorized vehicles will be subject to towing at vehicle owner's expense. No on-street parking is permitted on Shore Drive at any time. See: Parking & Towing
  4. Swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on Popponesset beaches.
  5. No alcoholic beverages, no smoking or vaping are allowed on the beaches at any time.
  6. Motorized vehicles, bikes, scooters, golf carts: All motorized vehicles must obey traffic rules and speed limits of 15 MPH. Golf carts and other motorized vehicles must be licensed and "street legal." No motorized vehicles are allowed on beaches at any time (Except for MPD ATV’s when necessary). See: Share the Roads
  7. 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
  8. Remove your trash from the beaches. Barrels at beach entrances are to be used for beach trash only.
  9. 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.
  10. Overnight sleeping is not allowed on the beaches by the Town of Mashpee.
  11. Storage on the beach: Storage of furniture, inflatables, kayaks, catamarans, paddleboards and personal belongings on beaches is not permitted. Sunfish may be stored against the walls, by PBA homeowners only, but may not be tied or locked to PBA stairs.
  12. Kites and ball playing on beaches is allowed only after 5:00 PM. No drone flying, fires, cooking or camping are allowed on the beach at any time.
  13. Events/Gatherings:  All PBA homeowners have beach rights and any events or gatherings on the beach must be planned with consideration for everyone and follow 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 & Gatherings
  14. 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. Please be extra cautious of bathers when using any water toys and equipment such as paddleboards, rafts, windsurfing boards, etc. See: Boats on the Beach
  15. Bikes, rollerblades, etc: All riders should wear helmets when using bikes, rollerblades, scooters, etc. Remind children to stop at stop signs and intersections. Please drive with caution, be considerate and share the road! See: Share the Roads
  16. Parking for Shore-Fishermen at the Fishermen’s lot on Wading Place Road is allowed for the purpose of fishing only, to those with a current saltwater fishing permit on display on their vehicle. Parking is limited to 6 cars and to the hours between 5:00 AM and 9:30 PM. Between 9:30 PM and 5:00 AM, shore-fishermen may be able to park at the Community House based on availability and Community House events if they display a current PBA Parking Permit and fishing permit on the vehicle. See: Fishermens Landing
  17. Noise curfew: There is a 10:00 PM noise curfew in Mashpee.
  18. Construction: PBA requests that construction work start no earlier than 7:30 AM and end no later than 6:00 PM.
  19. Conservation & Vista Pruning: 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