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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 continuous DVD presentations on on on Canal Canal history Canal Canal Crit- ters and Canal Wild owers plus maritime artifacts historic photos and and interactive monitors Enjoy the sea breeze and and view of ships on on the the the Canal from the the the rocking chairs on on the the the deck outside Army Corp of Engineers park rangers staff the center and provide free public programs on a a a a variety of sub- jects Free admission Open daily 10am-5pm May-Oct 60 Ed Mof tt Dr 508-833-9678 HERITAGE MUSEUMS & GARDENS: Kids love the beauti- fully restored and running old fashioned (circa 1906 -1912) vintage carousel at Heritage and also enjoy the Adventure Park featuring an aerial adventure zip line Heritage is home
August 3 - September 6 2018
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