During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 Pandemic and State of Emergency we will not be "operating as usual".  All patrons should expect changes to the way we use and access the town beaches during this summer as we react to changing Federal & State guidance and local public health concerns. 

The only certainty is that this season will not be like any previous summer.  Everyone needs to Be Alert, Be Aware, and Be Safe. 

Please remember that everyone is doing their best and is as inconvenienced as you are.  We will all need to practice patience and compassion.

1. There will be No In-Person transactions during the month of June. All applications and payments must be done Online. This will be reassessed for July & August using the current data and guidance available.
   
   
2. You will receive an Emailed Receipt for your application & payment from the online system. THIS IS YOUR TEMPORARY BEACH PERMIT. It is good for seven days. You must print out this receipt on letter paper to access the beach. It must be displayed in your car window when entering the beach and left on your dashboard while parked.
   
   

Beach passes for Lucy Vincent & Squibnocket Beaches are only available to our residents and their renters. Please be sure to complete all required information on the application. It is CRITICAL that you provide a local mailing address this season. Questions about the online system can be directed to CHS at (508) 381-5456 M-F 9-4. For assistance with the sticker process you may call the Sticker Office M-F 9-12 to speak with June or Helen.

Vehicle information is required to purchase a beach pass. If you are renting a car, please wait to complete the online application until you have the car information. Remember that the receipt/temporary permit will be automatically emailed to you after your payment is received.

Resident Recreation Beach Parking Stickers: Resident beach parking stickers are for use by residents and their renters only. Resident beach parking stickers are required for anyone wishing to park at Squibnocket Beach or Lucy Vincent Beach. No sticker is needed for Menemsha Beach. A vehicle license plate number must be supplied for each car sticker purchased when applying. The cost of the stickers vary by beach. Beach passes for Squibnocket Beach are $65, and for Lucy Vincent Beach are $100. The 2021 resident beach parking stickers are valid for the 2021 beach season.

Walk-on Passes:To walk onto Lucy Vincent Beach or Squibnocket Beach, a valid Walk-on pass is required for all Chilmark residents and their guests and tenants if they come by foot, on a bicycle, or on a motorcycle. A Walk-on pass includes the pass holder, two adults, children under 12, motorcycles and bicycles. Children under 12 have unlimited access with the Walk-on pass holder. There is a maximum of four (4) Walk-on passes per household. A Walk-on pass cannot be used for automobile parking. Walk-on passes cost $25.