Parking Information:Bare Hill Pond has a small parking lot at the beach with a few auxiliary spots on Pond Rd. Parking is restricted to residents (Harvard, Still River & Devens within Harvard boundaries) and taxpayers only per Town Bylaws.
- All vehicles must have a sticker to park in the lots from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- To obtain a Nanny pass, add the nanny's name to your family account, and purchase a regular parking sticker for them.
- Guests are allowed if accompanied by a resident, but guests may not park in the lots.
- Only 1 car/account can be parked at the beach at one time.
- Stickers will be checked by Staff or Police. Those without a sticker may be ticketed or towed.
| Ways to Access Bare Hill Pond |
Residency |
Parking Stickers |
Boat Launch fee, with trailer |
Boat Launch fee, no trailer |
Access Beach / Boat Ramp |
Access Boat Racks / Mooring |
| Launch Boat |
Resident |
If parking – see below |
$0 |
$0 |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Non-Resident |
Prohibited |
$35 |
$15 |
Ramp ONLY to launch |
No |
| Parking |
Resident / Nanny |
0-60 years: $75
60+ years - $37.50 |
Included |
Included |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Island Resident |
1 free / owner |
Included |
Included |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Non-Resident |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
Prohibited |
No |
No |
| Walk In |
Resident |
Not Needed |
N/A |
$0 |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Non-Resident |
Prohibited |
N/A |
$15 |
No |
No |
How to Buy A Sticker:
Option 1: Online by clicking below. Sticker can then be picked up either:
A: In the Recreation Director's Office on Tues/Thur 10am-2pm starting April 28 OR B: At the beach when you present your receipt to Sticker Checkers (starting June 18)
Option 2: With a check in the Rec Director's office Tues/Thurs 10am-2pm starting April 28
Option 3: At the beach with a check starting June 18.
Important Notes:
- Stickers are NOT available at Town Hall and will not be mailed.
- Seniors over 60 receive a discount.
- If picking up your sticker at the beach, please have your printed or emailed receipt ready for the parking attendant at the beach.
- Parking stickers will be affixed to the left side windshield of your car by a parking attendant when available.
- Stickers cannot be placed in a different location on the car.