Sharon Beach/Boat/Student Passes
Below is the online application for Sharon Summer 2018 Beach Passes.   Passes may be purchased online by filling out and submitting this online application on or after April 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM.   Please first answer whether you are a Sharon resident or non-resident.   Please be sure to provide all required information with the application.   Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email notification of your order.   Upon verification of your information, you will receive an email that your order has been successfully processed.   If you have any questions regarding the available passes or the ordering process, please call us at (508) 381-5456.

*****NOTE CONCERNING END OF SUMMER BEACH HOURS*****
As another summer comes to an end, Veteran's Memorial Park Beach will be operating on an abbreviated schedule and with minimal staff through August 19th.    Please read the Summer End Notice for the important dates and hours.    Passes will continue to be monitored, and the concession stand will remain open through the end of the season on August 19, 2018 at Memorial Beach.    For the remainder of the season there will be no lifeguard coverage at the Community Center Beach.

*****NEW BEACH PASS RULES FOR 2018*****
To park inside the Veterans Memorial park beach or Community center beach lot, you must have a valid car tag displayed on your vehicle. The car tag allows entrance for every person in your vehicle*** Walk-in pass holders must present tag to the gate attendant for guests ages 7 and up wishing to access town beaches.

*****ONE DAY BOAT RAMP PASSES*****
One Day Boat Ramp passes can be purchased online for $10 each.   When purchasing your one day boat ramp pass, select the date for which your pass will apply.   All one day boat ramp passes are final: the date cannot be changed; and no refunds will be issued.   One Day Boat Ramp passes purchased online must be purchased at least two business days in advance.   Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email notification of your order.   Upon verification of your information, you will receive an email that will contain your receipt pass.   Please retain this receipt to show to the gate guard.  

Starting June 22nd through August 19th, one day boat ramp passes may also be purchased at the boat ramp when an attendant is on duty (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, seven days a week).   In order to purchase a pass at the boat ramp, you will need a credit card and a copy of your boat registration.   Passes purchased at the boat ramp are valid for that day only.  

*****NOTE CONCERNING BOATING AND BOAT RAMP PERMIT RULES*****
Boat Ramp Permits (allowing use of the Town Boat Ramp to launch a boat and parking in the Boat Ramp Lot) are required for all boats with motors or boats that are trailered to the beach.    Boat Ramp Permits will be issued in pairs, one sticker to be placed on the boat and one sticker to be placed on the vehicle.    Non-motorized, non-trailered boats that are transported to the beach by car do not require a Boat Ramp Permit.    All cars transporting non-motorized, non-trailered boats to the beach must have a Car Beach Pass in order to launch a boat.    Non-motorized, non-trailered boats may be launched in the Beach Boat Launch Areas at Memorial Park Beach and Community Center Beach.    All boat owners launching boats into Lake Massapoag are required to read and understand the DCR Massachusetts Lakes and Ponds Program Flyer concerning invasive species.    Boat owners are required to properly inspect their vessel upon entrance to and exit from Lake Massapoag.    Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in the suspension or revocation of your ability to use your boat in Lake Massapoag.

REMINDER: In accordance with Massachusett Boating Law 323 CMR 2.07: Operation, Section (1) Distance, (c) Motorboats shall not be operated: (2) within 75 feet of the seaward boundary of a public or private swimming beach, if designated by markers, floats or otherwise.

*****KAYAK RACK PERMIT SOLD OUT FOR 2018*****
EACH PERSON APPLYING FOR A KAYAK SPOT MUST READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL RECREATION DEPARTMENT POLICIES REGARDING THE STORAGE OF KAYAKS, KAYAK RACK PERMIT RULES & REGULATIONS. Sharon will be offering storage for kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes.   The Permit Fee is $75.00 for the 2018 season (Memorial Day through Columbus Day).   Payment of permit fee is online.   THERE WILL BE 54 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT DEVICES SPOTS THIS YEAR AND THEY ARE ASSIGNED TO EACH PERSON, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELECT YOUR SPOT.   You will be assigned a specific location on the kayak rack to store your boat after payment is received.   You will be assigned a location on the Veteran's Memorial Beach Kayak rack.   Your location is assigned and only one personal watercraft device is allowed per slot.   Your sticker must be adhered to your kayak on the front of the boat where it can be seen when your boat is on the kayak rack.   Kayaks left after Columbus Day will become property of the Sharon Recreation Department.   Kayaks illegally stored are subject to impounding and a fine.   The Town of Sharon is not responsible for any vandalism, theft or personal injury by/of kayaks.   If you lose your sticker then you must contact the Sharon Recreation Department to obtain a new one.   You may not place your kayak on the storage racks without an active permit on it.   Kayak permits are issued to Sharon residents only.   Kayak rack spaces can only be used by the person the permit was issued to.   Anyone found violating this policy will lose their kayak rack space permanently.  

Memorial Park Beach Resident Car and Walk In Passes:   Memorial Park Beach is for use by residents only.   Resident car passes are required for anyone wishing to park at the beach.   Resident walk in passes are required for anyone over 4 years of age wishing to walk or bicycle into the beach.   Youth passes are for ages 5-17.   Adult passes are for ages 18-61.   Reduced passes are for ages 62+ & handicap.   A driver's license number is required for proof of residency, senior or handicap status when applying.   Seniors will be required to provide a driver's license or other proof of senior status when using a senior walk in pass.   Vehicle license plate numbers are necessary when applying for each car pass purchased.   Car and walk in passes MUST be shown to the gate guard upon arrival, and car passes must be hung on the rear view mirror when parked.   Daily passes are available for purchase at the entrance to the beach.   The cost of daily passes is $4 for individual walk in ages 7 and up and $20 for daily car pass.   The Summer 2018 Memorial Park Beach passes are valid from 6/22/2018 - 8/19/2018.   Please note that car passes do not include walk in passes.  
Community Center Beach Non-Resident Beach Passes:   Community Center Beach is for use by non-residents (and residents).   Daily passes are available for purchase at the entrance to the beach.   You may walk or drive in, cost is $8 per Individual and $30 for daily car pass.   Residents with a Memorial Beach car or walk in pass are permitted to use Community Center Beach.   The Summer 2018 Community Center Beach passes are valid from 6/22/2018 - 8/18/2017.  
Boat Ramp Passes:   Residents and non-residents are required to have passes for all boats with motors or boats that are trailered to the beach in order to launch from and park at the town boat ramp.   Seasonal or daily passes may be purchased.   All motorized or trailered boats must be launched from Lake Massapoag town ramp at the corner of Beach and Pond Streets.   Motorboat registration information is required at the time of purchase and a 60-horsepower limitation for motorboats on Lake Massapoag is in effect.   Only cars with a boat ramp pass will be allowed to park in the parking area at the boat ramp.   The boat ramp passes are valid for the calendar year.   Non-motorized, non-trailered boats transported by a car with a car beach pass may be launched directly from the town beaches (Memorial Park and Community Center) without a boat ramp pass.  
Student Parking Passes:   Students may park in the Memorial Park Beach parking lot with a student parking pass.   A driver's license number is required for proof of residency.   Vehicle license plate numbers are necessary when applying for each car pass purchased.   Student Parking passes are valid from the date purchased until the end of the school year.  


Online Summer 2018 Beach Pass Application Form
* REQUIRED INFORMATION
First, tell us if you are a resident of the Town of Sharon and whether or not you are purchasing one day beach passes.

Are you a Sharon Resident? *
Are you purchasing one day beach passes?

(Click "No" if you are purchasing one day boat ramp passes.)



Mailing Name: *
Mailing Address: *
Mailing City: * State: Zipcode:
Home Phone: *    (example: 7815551234)
Work Phone:    (example: 7815551234)
Cell Phone:    (example: 7815551234)
Email Address: *
Email Address (again): *


PLEASE SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO PURCHASE
To park inside the Veterans Memorial park beach or Community center beach lot, you must have
a valid car tag displayed on your vehicle. The car tag allows entrance for every person in your vehicle.
Walk-in pass holders must present tag to the gate attendant for guests ages 7
and up wishing to access town beaches.


DescriptionCost Per QuantityAmount
Other Parking Passes
Student 2018-2019 Parking Pass $ 125.00 $ 0.00
Resident 2018 Boat Ramp Pass $ 75.00 $ 0.00
One Day Boat Ramp Pass $ 10.00 $ 0.00


PLEASE SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO PURCHASE
To park inside the Veterans Memorial park beach or Community center beach lot, you must have
a valid car tag displayed on your vehicle. The car tag allows entrance for every person in your vehicle.
Walk-in pass holders must present tag to the gate attendant for guests ages 7
and up wishing to access town beaches.


DescriptionCost Per QuantityAmount
Other Parking Passes
Nonresident 2018 Boat Ramp Pass $ 75.00 $ 0.00
One Day Boat Ramp Pass $ 10.00 $ 0.00


PLEASE SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO PURCHASE


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PLEASE SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO PURCHASE


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PLEASE SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO PURCHASE


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PLEASE SELECT THE ITEMS YOU WISH TO PURCHASE


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PLEASE PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUESTED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW.


Residency Status: Enter the driver's license # of the person claiming residency status.
(Also used to establish Senior or Handicap discount eligibility.)
Your Driver's License Number: *


Purple Heart/Disabled Veteran: Please upload documentation affirming your status.
Purple Heart/Disabled Veteran Documentation: *


Car Pass: Enter the license plate number(s) for your vehicles that will be covered on this pass.
(Note: For Memorial Park Beach vehicles must be registered in Sharon.)
License Plate #1: * License Plate #2:
If the registered owner of either vehicle is different than the Mailing Name above, please list the vehicle owner's name below.
Vehicle #1 Registered Owner:
Vehicle #2 Registered Owner:
License Plate #3: * License Plate #4:
If the registered owner of either vehicle is different than the Mailing Name above, please list the vehicle owner's name below.
Vehicle #3 Registered Owner:
Vehicle #4 Registered Owner:


Boat Information: How many boats you will bring that are not covered by a boat pass.
Boats not covered by a boat pass:


Additional Car Pass: Enter the license plate number(s) for your vehicles that will be covered on this pass.
Check here if the primary license plate numbers will be listed on the additional pass:
(Note: Vehicles must be registered in Sharon.)
If the registered owner of either vehicle is different than the Mailing Name above, please list the vehicle owner's name below.


Student Car Pass: Enter the license plate number(s) for your vehicles that will be covered on this pass.
(Note: Vehicles must be registered in Sharon.)
License Plate: * Secondary License Plate:


Invasive Weed Disclaimer: Please read and acknowledge the notice below.

You acknowledge that you have read and understand the DCR Massachusetts Lakes and Ponds
Program flyer. You agree to properly inspect your vessel upon entrance and exiting of
Lake Massapoag. You acknowledge that failure to adhere to these requirements may result
in the suspension or revocation of your Boat Ramp Pass.
I have read and acknowledge the above notice: *


Boat Pass: Enter the following information for the boat and vehicle that will be covered by this pass.
(Note: Boats cannot have engines over 60 horsepower.)
Boat Motorized: * Boat Type: *
(If this is a motorized boat, you must include the registration and horsepower.)
Boat Registration: Horsepower:
Enter the license plate number(s) of the vehicle that will be towing the boat and the boat trailer.
(Note: If requesting residency status, the trailer or tow vehicle must be registered in Sharon.)
Tow Vehicle License Plate: * Trailer License Plate:


Invasive Weed Disclaimer: Please read and acknowledge the notice below.

You acknowledge that you have read and understand the DCR Massachusetts Lakes and Ponds
Program flyer. You agree to properly inspect your vessel upon entrance and exiting of
Lake Massapoag. You acknowledge that failure to adhere to these requirements may result
in the suspension or revocation of your Boat Ramp Pass.
I have read and acknowledge the above notice: *


One Day Boat Pass: Enter the following information for the boat and vehicle that will be covered by this pass.
(Note: Boats cannot have engines over 60 horsepower.)
Boat Motorized: * Boat Type: *
(If this is a motorized boat, you must include the registration and horsepower.)
Boat Registration: Horsepower:
Enter the license plate number(s) of the vehicle that will be towing the boat and the boat trailer.
(Note: If requesting residency status, the trailer or tow vehicle must be registered in Sharon.)
Tow Vehicle License Plate: * Trailer License Plate:


Date of Use: Enter your date of use. Your boat ramp pass is good only for this date.
Once submitted, this date cannot be changed.
Date of Use: *


Kayak Rack Permit: Enter the information regarding your kayak.
Kayak Make: *
Kayak Model:
Kayak Color: *
As a kayak owner and Sharon resident, I have read and will comply with all Recreation Department policies regarding the storage of my kayak. I understand that my vessel must be clearly marked and properly stored on my assigned rack only. Furthermore, I hereby release and discharge the Town, its employees and agents from any and all claims of vandalism or theft of my kayak.
Read and agree to: *


Date of Use: Enter your date of use. Your passes are good only for this date.
Once submitted, this date cannot be changed.
Date of Use: *


Credit / Debit Card Information:
If you are issued the pass(es), you will be charged     $ 0.00
(Note that that your credit card will list TOWN OF SHARON as the merchant for this charge.)

Type: * Number: * Expires: * CVV: * ??

Enter your credit card billing information.   Check if your billing information is the same as above:
Billing Name: *
Billing Address: *
Billing City: * State: Zipcode:



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If you have any questions, please call City Hall Systems (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) at 508-381-5456
or email us at SharonBeach@CityHallSystems.com.



Sharon, Massachusetts · 219 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon, MA 02067 · tel:(781) 784-1530 · fax:(781) 784-1532