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Recreation

Town Beach:

  • Beach Parking Permits available at the Beach Shack
    9:00 am to 4:00 pm - weather permitting
    Gates closed at 7 pm or when dark - whichever comes first
    Life guards on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Season passes are available at the beach:
        $15 for residents
        $35 for non-residents
        day passes available $5 weekdays and $8 weekends
        (checks are accepted, payable to the Town of Swansea).
    NO dogs, NO fires, NO overnight camping and NO alcohol.
    Beach season ends on Labor Day

Indoor Recreation :

  • Swansea Mall Walker's Club - One complete circuit around the mall is 2/3 mile or 2549 feet. Racks reserved for coat and jackets at the Customer Service Center
    (508) 679-2543, Cost: Free
  • Swansea Council on Aging - 458 Ocean Grove Ave,
    http://www.swanseacoa.webs.com/, (508) 676-1831
  • Local fitness centers (gyms, karate centers, judo centers, etc.)

Outdoor Recreation :

  • Taunton River Wild & Scenic Council
  • Hiking & Biking
  • Geocaching - "an entertaining adventure game for gps users" (www.geocaching.com)
  • Letterboxing - "an intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a charming 'treasure hunt' style outdoor quest. A wide variety of adventures can be found to suit all ages and experience levels."

Local Playgrounds:

  • Covel Estates ("Swansea Project Playground") - located on Milford Road across from the Joseph Case High School entrance road

Sports Leagues:

Bike Path :

Click here for a growing list of things to do in the Swansea area