AROUND CAPE COD
Dennis Port
Located on the southeastern side of the town of Dennis, Dennis Port has a coastline on Nantucket Sound and is separated from the village of West Dennis by the Swan River. Several of the town’s beaches are here, including Haigis Beach with its high dunes, the good-sized Glendon Road Beach, and Sea Street Beach. Swan Pond is in the northeastern part of Dennis Port, close to Harwich, and is great for kayaking. Swan River is perfect for paddling, too, as it flows from the pond to the sound. Shops, coffee cafes, galleries, and restaurants line Main Street (Route 28) in Dennis Port, which has undergone a recent transformation spearheaded
by the Dennis Port Revitalization Committee. The South Side Civic Association sponsors a concert series at the refurbished gazebo at the Village Green, which is located close to the public library. Also in Dennis Port is the Sea View Park Recreation area, which has plenty of open space, picnic tables, a great children’s playground, and a pleasant walking path to Nantucket Sound. There are many beach cottages close to Nantucket Sound in Dennis Port, as well as numerous year-round neighborhoods with homes in all price ranges. The village is busy in the summer but takes on a quieter atmosphere in the off-season.
Swan River (also known as Swan Pond River) is a twisting tidal river that begins in Swan Pond and flows down to Nantucket Sound at South Village Beach. The waterway is ideal for kayaking or canoeing, and the river offers a water-level view of salt marshes, shore birds, fish, and shellfish.
42
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker