Family Membership General Information
More than 'just a beach,' the unique Family Membership program offers a relaxed family environment featuring a wide variety of structured activities and programs for all ages. Membership Beach is a private beach environment open to members only, seven days a week, from the Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day, for one low, all inclusive fee. Numbers are limited to 420. Don't be left out, join today!
MEMBERSHIP BEACH TELEPHONE
Beach Guard Shack: 781-326-8985
Beach Gate Shack: 781-329-8707
HALE MAIN OFFICE - 80 Carby St.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Main Office: 781-326-1770
Main Office FAX: 781-326-0676
E-Mail - info@HaleReservation.org
Click here to be taken to the Hale Reservation contact form
DIRECTIONS TO BEACH (not the main office)
From Route 128 take Route 109 towards Westwood - exit 16B.
Follow Route 109 West to your fourth right onto Dover Road.
Continue along Dover Road for about 1 mile. Turn right at Brune Way across from 576 Dover Rd. You will see a big green Membership Beach sign.
If you go too far, you will reach Grossman Camp.
MEMBERSHIP BEACH HOURS OF OPERATION
Membership Beach is open according to the following schedule:
Pre-Season: May 25 to June 14
Weekdays 12 noon - 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Day and Weekends 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Season: June 15 to August 25
Everyday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (or darkness*)
Post Season: August 26 to September 2
Weekdays 12 noon - 7:00 p.m. (or darkness*)
Labor Day and Weekends 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*Staff reserve the right to close the beach early near the end of the summer due to an earlier sun set time. This is for the safety of our Members and our staff. Thank you for your cooperation.
Session Dates
Session 1: June 24 - July 5 (no lessons July 4)
Session 2: July 8 - July 19
Session 3: July 22 - August 2
Session 4: August 5 - August 16
CAR WINDOW DECALS
Members are issued decals to enter Membership Beach. Decals are displayed on the left hand side of the car or the back window. Each family is entitled to three decals (for Mom, Dad, and if necessary the au pair). Decals are only issued once the membership has been paid in full. Car registration cards are needed when collecting decals. Decals will be issued at the Main office until the Beach opens on May 25th. Once the beach is open, decals will only be issued at the beach. Decals are not sent out in the mail.
WEATHER
- On rainy days the beach area may open late or close early.
- The water will close in the event of thunder and/or lightning as a safety precaution and will remain closed for 20 minutes after the last sign of thunder or lightning. In such cases, members are asked to move to their cars as a safety precaution.
- The beach will close in the event of a lightning storm or severe weather warnings.
- A message will be left on the answering machine at the beach for any inquiries about the beach being open due to inclement weather. Call 781-326-8985.
MEMBERSHIPS
- MEMBERSHIPS CANNOT BE BORROWED, SHARED, OR TRANSFERRED FROM ONE PARTY TO ANOTHER. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP
- Memberships are for members and paid guests. We cannot accommodate day care of any kind, day camp programs, or similar programs.
- There is no charge for any activities offered or for use of any of the boats.
- A newsletter highlighting events for each session will be emailed to members and posted on the bulletin board.
REFUNDS
No refunds for memberships will be made once the beach opens. Minimum processing fee of $75 is non-refundable. Memberships cannot be borrowed, shared, or transferred from one party to another. Violation of this rule will result in revocation of membership.
PHOTOGRAPHS
On the 2012 Registration Card, permission is granted to Hale Reservation for photos to appear in Hale brochures, videos, on websites or other promotional literature.
EMAILS
All information about Special Events and Guest Artists will be made available to members via email. Please make sure we have your current email address. All information will also be posted on the bulletin board.
