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and and full facilities parking fee or sticker from either Sand- wich or Barnstable Freshwater Swimming: Wakeby Pond in in the Ryder Conservation Area off Sandwich Cotuit Road is a a a a a great spot and and has lifeguards
and and restrooms PICNIC SPOT: The town marina has picnic tables a a a a a small playground and restrooms FISHING SPOT: Wakeby Lake off South Sandwich Road a a a a a part of the the Ryder Conservation area Open from the the Tuesday after after Memorial Day Day to the Tuesday after after Labor Day Day With a a a a a a a a bathhouse and restrooms it’s also a a a a a good place for swimming BIKE TRAIL: The 7-mile paved service road facing both sides of the Canal makes a a a a a a popular bike trail but keep your eye on the road The close-up views of passing freighters tug boats boats cruise ships and sailboats can be a a a a a a a a real distraction! Gain access right at the Sandwich Marina on Freezer Road Parking available HIKING TRAIL: The Briar Patch in East Sandwich is a a a a a 57-acre town conservation area with plenty of marked wood- land trails Be on on the lookout for Peter Cottontail because it was here that the famous author and pioneering conserva- tionist Thornton Burgess encountered the wild animals who came to to populate his beloved children’s stories PLAYGROUND: The Sandwich Marina has a a a a a a great little area with a a a a view! Also check out the Oak Ridge School off Quaker Meetinghouse Road FISH HATCHERY: Run by the state Dept of Fisheries &
Wildlife this facility has been in in operation since 1860 Visi- tors can buy food and feed the sh! Open daily 9-3pm 164 Rte 6A 508-888-0008
SKATEBOARD PARK: The Kenneth Benjamin Fleet Skate Park is located on Quaker Meetinghouse Road behind the A&P Call for hours 508-888-4361 LIBRARY: Offers various children’s programs call for information 142 Main St 508-888-0625 CAPE COD CANAL VISITOR CENTER: Explore the rich history fascinating features and vigilant operation of the Cape Cod Canal Features include a a a a a retired 41-foot US Army Corps of Engineers patrol boat a a a a a 46-seat theater showing
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