Beach Rules

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Silver Beach Improvement Association

BEACH RULES FOR 2024

 

Beach Access & Beach Staff

  • Association beach, lifeguards, raft, and swim lessons are intended for SBIA members, their families, and guests; please display your membership card at the beach.
  • Lifeguards are on duty from June 24th through August 16th.
  • 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily or as posted.
  • Swimming lessons are Monday through Friday; CLICK HERE to sign up online.

 

Water Safety Guidelines (For any issues, please alert the Lifeguards)

  • Emergency Signals
    • ONE LONG WHISTLE – ATTENTION
    • TWO LONG WHISTLES – CLEAR THE WATER IMMEDIATELY!
  • Flotation devices are prohibited on and accessing the raft.
  • No pushing on the raft, no swimming under the raft, and no diving off the raft.
  • Paddleboards, kayaks, windsurfers, etc., should be launched at the fishing jetty and are not permitted within the swim area during beach hours.

 

Beach Safety & Cleanliness Guidelines (For any issues, please notify the Beach Committee)

  • Coolers and food should not be brought onto the beach but left on the entrance wall. Picnic tables are available at the courts.
  • Alcoholic beverages and coolers are prohibited on the beach.
  • Glass containers are prohibited.
  • Our beach is a carry-in/carry-out area, and please remove all trash as you leave.
  • Beach tents are prohibited.
  • The lifeguards reserve the right to ask members and guests to remove or relocate umbrellas.
  • Per the Town of Falmouth Beach regulations, animals are NOT permitted on the beach from May 1 to October 1.
  • Smoking and vaping are prohibited.
  • Littering is NOT permitted on the beach.

 

Entrance Safety

  • Keep beach entrances clear and accessible for emergency personnel.
  • Be mindful of handicapped parking areas and emergency vehicle/fire lane areas designated by the Town of Falmouth.

 

Thank you for being respectful and courteous to your neighbors and our beach!

 

 

RULES FOR MOSES ROAD BEACH ASSOCIATION

The SBIA and ownership of the Moses Road Beach Association has agreed upon the following rules:

  1. The SBIA Beach Rules shall apply, including prohibiting coolers, alcohol, and glass on the beach.
  2. Members of the Association and their guests may use the beaches, but if asked by one of the owners of the property to give them space, SBIA members and their guests shall comply.
  3. No parking of SBIA members’ or their guests’ vehicles on the property, nor blocking owners’ access to their parking area at the corner of Moses Road and Ocean View Avenue.
  4. Please respect the owners of the property and their wishes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Moses Road Beach Association has graciously given the SBIA members access to their private beaches; these rules apply and are not negotiable.  If any owner asks you to leave their beach, you must find another location. 

 

UPDATE: RULES FOR WEST AVENUE BEACH

“BABY BEACH”

The beach adjacent to the parking lot/playground (near the harbor) affectionately known as “Baby Beach” shall be for the sole use of SBIA Members and their guests.

  • Beach Rules similar to those of the SBIA shall apply, including prohibiting coolers and alcohol.
    • Coolers and food should not be brought onto the beach.
    • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
    • Glass containers are prohibited.
    • No storing of dinghies or small boats on the West Ave beach.  Dinghies must be stored at the public Grove Street beach.
  • All kayaks must be placed on the racks or taken home, not left on the West Ave beach.
  • No one is allowed on the stone seawall or boulders along the property for any reason.  There is no access to the beach along or through the properties on Moses Road.

NOTE:   This beach will not have lifeguard on duty and swimming in the inner harbor, which is an active boating harbor, is not advised.  Please use the beach only at your own risk.

 

Thank you for being good neighbors

and following these rules!