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KIDS ON THE CAPE SUGGESTS...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Get a free map and other information from the Eastham Chamber of Commerce, east side of Rte 6. at Willy’s Gym. 508-240-7211
BEACH FOR KIDS: First Encounter Beach. Off Rte 6. It seems to stretch on forever. Even when the tide comes in, the water is shallow and gentle.
PICNIC SPOT: Doane Rock Picnic Area. The site was the home of one of the first English settlers in Eastham. Nearby is a huge glacial boulder, and there are picnic tables. Turn east just north of the Salt Pond Visitors Center, on to Nauset Road, head straight for one mile veering right, then turn right after Tomahawk Trail onto Doane Road. Park immediately on the left.
PLAYGROUND: At Eastham Elementary School, on Schoolhouse Rd. Swings, slides and monkey bars.
FISHING SPOT: Herring Pond. Located just off Samoset Road, Here the picturesque Town Landing is located close to parking facilities.
BIKING TRAIL: The Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through Eastham with a good connecter trail at the Salt Pond Visitors Center.
HIKING TRAIL: Fort Hill Trail. This very special nature trail is at the end of Fort Hill Road, just east of Rte 6, right before the Eastham Information Booth. Also check out the trails at the Saltpond Visitor Center--the vistas are spectacular! Pack a picnic!
LIBRARY: Many great kids’ events including workshops -- writing, arts & crafts, story hours and parent chats. 190 Samoset Rd. 508-240-5950
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE: In 1961, after years of work by local "Cape Codders," President John Fitzgerald Kennedy signed the bill which created the Cape's National Seashore. This tract of land, spreading from Chatham to the tip of Provincetown, is overseen and preserved by the federal government. There are two visitor centers: The Salt Pond Visitor Center Rte 6, Eastham (508-255-3421) and Province Lands Visitor Center, Race Point Rd. off Rte 6, Provincetown (508-487-1256). They both offer a wide variety of activities for families including daily ranger-led activities and many other programs.
INDOOR PLAYGROUND/SPORTS CENTER: Sprawling over 11 acres, this sports and recreation facility offers many family activities including a “Kids Adventure Camp” program. Facilities include Willy’s Play World, the largest indoor play structure on Cape Cod, 4 outdoor tennis courts, a 20,000 sq. ft. Sports Meadow, the Friendly Science Forest, an Archery Range, 6 indoor tennis courts, indoor basketball courts, a 6-lane swimming pool, a 30’ rock wall, squash, racquetball, movie theater, volleyball, restaurant and more. 4730 State Highway 6. 508-255-6370
GYMKIDS: Emphasizing small class sizes, Alice Kuntz caters to all ages and abilities. Summer Programs. Main St. Mercantile, Rt 6. 508-240-5747
EASTHAM RECREATION PROGRAM: An extensive summer schedule is offered from late June to mid-August. Windmill tours throughout summer. For complete details, check for posters displayed throughout the town on bulletin boards and at the Post Office.
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