KIDS ON THE CAPE SUGGESTS...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a free map and other information from the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. 657 Rte 28. 508-778-1008
BEACH FOR KIDS: Bass Hole Beach/Gray’s Beach at end of Centre St. in Yarmouthport is on the Bay side so the waves are kid-friendly. There is a boardwalk and many tidal pools which kids love to explore. A picnic area and playground is right there, as well.
PICNIC SPOT: Bass Hole Beach at end of Centre St. in Yarmouthport is a nice, quiet picnic spot and an easy walk to historic district sights. Free parking and picnic tables with grills.
FISHING SPOT: Long Pond in South Yarmouth. Best access at Wings Grove Park with free parking and a small beach. On Indian Memorial Drive off Station Ave.
BIKING TRAIL: Because there are really no continuous and safe bike trails in Yarmouth, skip over the town border to catch the Cape Cod Rail Trail in Dennis, off Rte 134, look for the signs.
HIKING TRAIL: The 1.5 mile "Nature Trail" is presented to the public by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth. It features a rest stop overlooking a "kettle hole" pond. Parking lot is just off Rte 6A, Yarmouthport, west of the Post Office. Maps are available at the Gate House. The “Meadowbrook Road Conservation Area” has a 310’ boardwalk over swamp and salt marsh to an observation deck on Swan Pond. Take Buck Island Rd. to Gray Rd. to Meadowbrook Rd.
LIBRARIES: South Yarmouth. 312 Main St. 508-760-4820; West Yarmouth. Main St. 508-775-5206; Yarmouthport. 297 Main St (6A). 508-362-3717. Call for story hour information.
PLAYGROUNDS: On Rte 6A (at the Station Avenue intersection) in Yarmouthport, visit a beautiful, classic playground with picnic tables. Other playgrounds are located at the elementary schools and at Parkers River Beach, on South Shore Drive in S. Yarmouth. Yarmouth has a new park on Old Townhouse Rd, off Station Ave. This area has bocci courts, basketball, swings, playground equipment, ball fields & lights! Grey’s Beach has a great playground with BBQ pits, picnic tables, restrooms and even shelter in case it rains. Right next to the beach.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 1146 Main St. Offers classes of all types ranging from sailing, swimming, and tennis lessons to Adventure, Playground, and early childhood development programs. 508-398-2231 x284
BOWLING & ARCADE GAMES: Ryan Family Amusements features bowling, candlepin and/or ten pin, a large game room filled with the hottest, coolest arcade and skill games and private party rooms for birthdays, company parties and group events. 1067 Route 28. 508-394-5644
PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF & MARKETPLACE: Offering 36 holes of adventure golf, the Pirate theme extends well beyond the haunted caves, dungeons and a “Pirate Sea Battle” enactment to include a catapulting 15 foot great white shark, ice cream, arcade, plus an extensive and interesting pirate gift store. 728 Main St. 508-394-5252
SKULL ISLAND ADVENTURE GOLF AT BASS RIVER SPORTS WORLD: Look for the giant skull and dramatic palm trees flanking this adventure golf course; part of the Bass River Sports World complex. Also on site: a games arcade, softball and baseball cages, a driving range and soccer cages. 934 Rte 28. 508-398-6070
RENT A POWER BOAT: Explore Nantucket Sound and the scenic Bass River on new 16’ & 20’ power boats from Ship Shops Boat Yard, 1/2 mile south of Bass River Bridge on Pleasant Street. 508-398-2256
OUTDOOR CONCERTS: Free concerts Mon. nights at 7pm in July and August at the Mattacheese Middle School band shell on Higgins Crowell Rd., West Yarmouth. Jazz, big band, country, Irish and classical music.
INDOOR PLAYGROUND: Kids can bounce, roll, climb and slide in a safe and clean environment at this large indoor playground facility. Preschooler activities include Mommy & Me, story times and crafts. There’s a full snack bar, too! Bonkerz Party Zone. 41 Long Pond Dr., S. Yarmouth (next to Stop & Shop) 508-398-5437
CAPE BASEBALL LEAGUE: Catch a free baseball game with the hometown Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. See the Cape League Baseball feature story & schedule in this issue.
ZOOQUARIUM, YARMOUTH: A zoo in Yarmouth? Yes! This combination zoo/aquarium provides hours of entertainment for the whole family. The animals who make their home at the zoo are native to Cape Cod and New England; many have been injured and cannot survive in the wild. There are deer, sheep, goats, pigs, bobcats, porcupines, and ponies for pony rides! ZooQuarium is small-child friendly. Route 28, West Yarmouth. 508-775-8883
JUMP ON US! (TRAMPOLINES): 260 Rte 28, across from the Brewster Farm Market, W. Yarmouth. Kids can jump themselves silly here! 508-775-3304
The Cape's second oldest town, Yarmouth showcases more than 600 buildings of historic architectural significance. The northern village of Yarmouthport along Rte 6A has the more obvious historic sea captain's homes. Architecturally significant buildings can also be found in South Yarmouth, more readily known for its numerous gift shops, restaurants, motels and attractions which line Rte. 28. 
