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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 northeast part of
Dennis Port, close to Harwich, and it is great for kayaking. Swan River is
perfect for paddling too, and it flows from the pond to the sound.
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.
SeaView Park is a town-owned
park and recreation area, and it
is located in a residential area on
Lower County Road. Highlights
include a well-appointed children’s
playground, walking paths,
community gardens, picnic tables
and benches, and a breathtaking
view of Nantucket Sound.
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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
Southside 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.
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