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2023 Special Use Permit applications & Ocean Park Bandstand applications are available below
Dogs on beaches:
No dogs are allowed on public beaches from May 15th through September 15th between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on Inkwell Beach between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Animals must be under control of owner and all waste properly removed.
Niantic Park is CLOSED for the season
NO dogs are allowed at Niantic Park playground.
NO bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or animals are allowed in tennis court, basketball court or pickleball court areas.
Pickleball & tennis courts are on a first-come, first-service basis only. The lower court is for beginner pickleball play only until further notice.
Skate Parks rules of operation:
By entering the skate park, you assume the risks inherent in all skate sports.
- Skate at your own risk
- Safety gear is highly recommended
- NO BIKES
- No violence, glass, profanity, smoking, drugs/alcohol
- Be respectful of others
- Clean-up your trash
Weddings & Special Events Reservations
The Ocean Park Bandstand, East Chop Lighthouse and other park space is available for weddings and other events. Applicants must complete the appropriate event form and return it to the Parks Commissioners for review.
Applications, $25 filing fee AND the $200 deposit are due 10 days prior to a Parks Commission meeting.
Note: Sailing Camp Park is managed by the Conservation Commission: https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/facilities/facility/details/sailingcamppark-1
FEES
- Fee for small events (1-50 people) - $300 minimum
- Fee for large events (over 50 people) - $1,000 minimum (per day if multiple days)
- Fee for Town events: varies
For all events, there is a $25 filing fee AND a $200 deposit; which will be nonrefundable once application is approved by Commissioners. If not approved, the deposit will be returned but not the filing fee. Balance will be due no later than 30 days prior to the event. If unable to use park area due to rain, the Park and Recreation Department will refund money except deposit and filing fee.
Please review the Special Event Check List below before submitting your application to the Parks Commission.
Note: The Park Commission retains the right to waive any and all fees
Information regarding memorial benches can be found on the Friends of Oak Bluffs website https://friendsofoakbluffs.org/
Parks & Recreation By-Laws and documents
Niantic Park Summer Basketball Program
Tennis & Pickleball Information
Resource Inventory & Conditions Assessment (Phase 2)
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Antone Lima
Chair
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Parks & Recreation
Physical Address
Robert E. Rose Town Garage
347 County Road
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1327
Oak Bluff, MA 02557
Phone: : 508-693-0072Fax: : 508-696-6472