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HomeMy Public PortalAboutBrewster_Survey_Data_3.16.1624.76%507 59.67%1,222 32.03%656 34.42%705 27.98%573 Q1 Which public coastal beaches in Brewster did you visit this past summer? Please check all that apply. Answered: 2,048 Skipped: 12 Wing Island (behind Cape... Paine's Creek Mants Landing (off Robbins... Saints Landing (off Robbins... Breakwater Landing... Breakwater Point of Rocks Ellis Spruce Hill (behind the... Linnell Crosby I did not visit/use th... I do not use the public... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Wing Island (behind Cape Cod Museum of Natural History) Paine's Creek Mants Landing (off Robbins Hill Road) Saints Landing (off Robbins Hill Road) Breakwater Landing ("Little Breakwater") 1 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 45.61%934 26.90%551 30.13%617 10.84%222 39.01%799 56.45%1,156 4.49%92 2.64%54 Total Respondents: 2,048 #Comment Date 1 I did also use pond beach at Sheep Pond -- parking limited, but it should be as beach is small. I met my family there who had biked from Orleans. 3/3/2016 11:13 AM 2 I am an Ocean Edge member, so we primarily use the Ocean Edge Beach.2/26/2016 6:24 PM 3 I LOVE to walk & visit& take photos at Brewster beaches!!!2/26/2016 6:42 AM 4 We should be looking at a comprehensive plan that includes using ponds as an alternative water /beach access; we feel NS Park should be free to Brewster residents and be a partner in the plan to not overcrowd our Town beaches. The NSP needs to better develop their ponds and beaches for water access for all. It should be a good neighbor, and be part of the solution, not part of the problem. 2/25/2016 5:46 PM 5 More parking should be made available at Crosby where the State tore down cottages and did nothing with the land 2/25/2016 5:24 PM 6 Beautiful beaches but very difficult to get a place to park.2/25/2016 4:52 PM 7 Crosby and Breakwater too crowded 2/24/2016 10:44 PM 8 like to have coffee at the beaches 2/24/2016 2:45 PM 9 Very difficult to find parking.2/24/2016 10:20 AM 10 I visit these beaches when I can get a parking space 2/24/2016 9:56 AM 11 don't use the beaches IN THE SUMMER during the day because there is very seldom available parking.2/24/2016 8:27 AM 12 I have a private beach 2/23/2016 4:38 PM 13 Mostly Crosby, then Linnell then Paines Creek 2/23/2016 4:00 PM 14 Although we have a summer home in Brewster, my family tends to go to Sea Street beach on the Brewster/Dennis line. 2/23/2016 3:27 PM 15 We use the Brewster public beach on Long Pond most often 2/22/2016 5:12 PM 16 We generally visit Crosby and Linnell because they are closest to our home and have the most parking.2/21/2016 12:09 PM 17 So sad you can't drive up to breakwater to see the water. It was the most beautiful beach.2/20/2016 11:14 AM 18 I'm a year-round Brewster resident/homeowner. Should be some resident only parking at Linnell.2/19/2016 3:30 PM 19 Primary interest area is Crosby Beach 2/18/2016 3:51 PM 20 Like the change at Paines Creek 2/18/2016 12:47 PM 21 We use beach access very often - sometimes walk...sometimes drive. We live 1/2 mi from Linnell Ldg 2/18/2016 10:24 AM 22 Usually go to Linnell 2/17/2016 10:23 PM 23 totally inadequate parking for the number of parking passes issued 2/17/2016 2:58 PM 24 Wherever there was parking is where I went on the weekend 2/16/2016 2:17 PM 25 The Town needs to have spots for Brewster Residents only. Most of the summer spots unavailable due to cars with no stickers and choose to get fined or weekly pass holders. 2/15/2016 9:15 PM Breakwater Point of Rocks Ellis Spruce Hill (behind the Brewster Historical Society) Linnell Crosby I did not visit/use the public coastal beaches in Brewster this past summer but I have visited at other times I do not use the public coastal beaches in Brewster 2 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 26 My husband and summer near Ellis Landing And walk the flats as often as possible during our 3 mos. stay 2/15/2016 3:01 PM 27 I love the beaches but I go infrequently because of the difficulty parking 2/14/2016 3:01 PM 28 Love Crosby, hate that we can't get a parking spot unless we are there before 10 am or after 4 pm 2/12/2016 2:14 PM 29 Love Crosby, hate that unless we get there before 10am we can't get a parking place till after 4 2/12/2016 2:13 PM 30 I visited Crosby off-hours and off-season because I could never find parking during beach hours in summer 2/12/2016 12:37 PM 31 Mainly Breakwater 2/11/2016 1:32 PM 32 We use our private beach more frequently 2/11/2016 10:00 AM 33 I only walk by. we have a private beach in brewster 2/10/2016 11:44 PM 34 I hope the temperary fix at paines creek does not become a permanant solution to a great sunset beavh .FOR GODS SAKE GET RID OF THE MICKIE MOUSE SAND OPERATION AND RESTORE A BEAUTFULL BEACH TO ITS ORINGINAL D 2/10/2016 2:23 PM 35 I live at the Sears Point Condominium complex. We have our own beach access. I would like to have access to the beach for dogs for more time during the year than is currently allowed. 2/10/2016 12:12 PM 36 we are new to Brewster - so haven't had much time to explore 2/10/2016 11:03 AM 37 LOVED our beaches!!! Frustrated with parking limitations.2/10/2016 9:50 AM 38 I live by a private beach, but walk to/through these three beaches most days...2/9/2016 3:29 PM 39 I appreciate the replacement stairs at SpruceHill.2/9/2016 11:40 AM 40 I walk the beach several times a week.2/9/2016 11:23 AM 41 I use the public beaches only on a limited basis. My access to the bay beach is from private property.2/9/2016 10:43 AM 42 one of the primary reasons for my choosing the town of Brewster to reside in is strongly impacted by our beautful 6A beaches 2/8/2016 4:48 PM 43 The parking and accessibility to all of these three beaches was very well managed.2/8/2016 2:51 PM 44 I rarely visit Paine's Creek; I frequently visit Breakwater Beach.2/8/2016 2:27 PM 45 Need more parking, especially at Paine's Creek 2/8/2016 2:20 PM 46 Hated the fence that the local owner placed around his "beach/sand property"at Saints Landing. Itlooked awful!!2/8/2016 11:00 AM 47 Hated the fence that the local owner placed around his "beach/sand property" It looked awful!!2/8/2016 10:58 AM 48 Great Beaches 2/8/2016 9:35 AM 49 Protect beaches and increase parking 2/8/2016 8:22 AM 50 Love Ellis Landing Beach.2/8/2016 8:07 AM 51 I enjoy the beaches but am often not able to park due to many cars parked without Town stickers!2/6/2016 10:54 PM 52 Love Crosby Beach the most. We own a condo at the Colony and stay there year round. Turn the tennis courts at the Crosby Mansion into parking. . . it isn't used for anything else! 2/6/2016 8:37 PM 53 We had to get to the beach by 9:30 a.m. Or we would not het a parking space. This was most inconvenient.2/6/2016 3:55 PM 54 parking is always a problem 2/6/2016 11:46 AM 55 I use the Ocean Edge private beach 2/5/2016 6:47 PM 56 Excessive parking signs 2/5/2016 6:55 AM 57 Very limited parking 2/4/2016 10:31 PM 58 I have a private beach and access to our Association private beach. We do not visit public coaster beaches in Brewster except to check on storm damage. 2/4/2016 1:12 PM 59 limited parking was a serious problem 2/3/2016 10:55 AM 60 No place to park 2/3/2016 10:37 AM 61 The beaches in Brewster always seem to be blocked off or when opened, they are crowded. I will do a short visit at dust to see the tide out. 2/3/2016 6:53 AM 3 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 62 We frequently walk the beaches and when the grandkids come out go to Paine's when accessible and/or Point of Rocks. Also, take advantage of the quahog site at Saint's Landing. 2/2/2016 12:16 PM 63 Wing Island for a guided walk; Mants Landing - no handicap parking facing view; Using beaches for viewing only now 2/1/2016 3:30 PM 64 Have association beach. Drive to Breakwater off season and read newspaper in parked car. No problem for me……I love Brewster. 2/1/2016 10:23 AM 65 Mants Landing was used 90%2/1/2016 8:49 AM 66 Need dog friendly access year round 2/1/2016 8:25 AM 67 Brewster beaches during the summer months are impossible to visit as a resident. I work 2 jobs in order to afford to live here taking time to go to a bay beach is a luxury. 1/31/2016 7:36 PM 68 I use the beaches all winter as well ..1/31/2016 1:37 PM 69 I tend to often bike to the beaches. If driving, I often park my care at either Ellis, Breakwater Beach or Point of Rocks. (summer res) 1/31/2016 12:21 PM 70 I tend to bike to all the beaches & I often park at eitherEllis, Breakwater Beach or Point of Rocks 1/31/2016 12:20 PM 71 most of my visiting is for walking purposes, not necessarily for sitting or swimming 1/30/2016 6:55 PM 72 I did not visit many beaches because they were too crowded and/or there was no parking.1/30/2016 2:34 PM 73 I was born in 1947 and grew up in Brewster, biking to Crosby Beach on a regular basis. That beach is enmeshed with my soul. Unfortunately parking is difficult and needs to be addressed so that more natives and visitors are able to access this treasure. 1/30/2016 12:58 PM 74 i do not visit during peak hours - early morning and late afternoon only 1/30/2016 7:40 AM 75 I love Breakwater. Bad and not nice to a Town Employee...a teacher in Brewster works hard all year and can't get a parking space and I have to go home. 1/29/2016 9:27 PM 76 I walk the coastal beaches often but do not sit on them 1/29/2016 5:57 PM 77 LOVe having such easy access to our town beaches 1/29/2016 5:26 PM 78 I am a regular walker at low tide across the Brewster flats - truly a town treasure 1/29/2016 2:34 PM 79 It's wonderful....1/28/2016 8:37 PM 80 No parking for Wings Island. The Museum demands a parking fee!1/28/2016 3:18 PM 81 Each beach has a unique character and is suited for specific activities, such as shell fishing.1/28/2016 1:46 PM 82 Breakwater Beach is seriously over crowded 1/28/2016 1:11 PM 83 I walk the beach in spring and fall.1/28/2016 1:04 PM 84 The view from Breakwater has been taken away forever.1/28/2016 12:48 PM 85 We walk the beach, often as far as we think we have time to do so, parking one car at the destination, and then driving back to a starting point in our othe car. 1/27/2016 5:02 PM 86 Only beach in Brewster where I can take my disabled husband 1/27/2016 3:06 PM 87 I live on a private beach so I go there.1/27/2016 2:43 PM 88 I live on a private beach so I go there.1/27/2016 2:33 PM 89 I own a cottage on Capt. Dunbar road 1/27/2016 1:56 PM 90 Parking is almost impossible for residents!1/27/2016 1:46 PM 91 My wife's grandmother has a house on Hillbourne Terrace.1/27/2016 12:03 PM 92 Mants is the beach most frequented by me 1/27/2016 10:12 AM 93 Get there early to park 1/27/2016 6:43 AM 94 98% of the time we use Crosby...best beach on the Cape 1/26/2016 3:59 PM 95 We spend all of our beach time on Crowes Pasture Conservation in Dennis 1/26/2016 3:41 PM 96 The town should add Portajohns at all beach parking sites including small parking areas such as Point of Rocks. When no toilets are available people invariablly pee/poop on the beach or in in the parking areas 1/26/2016 2:46 PM 4 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 97 Parking especially at Crosby and Paine's Creek is greatly lacking for the amount of permits issued.1/26/2016 2:44 PM 98 We enjoy most of the these small, neighborhood beaches at different times during the spring, fall, and summer 1/26/2016 11:20 AM 99 I just moved to Brewster in October so haven't used the beaches yet 1/26/2016 10:20 AM 100 My home at Sears Point has a private beach for resident use.1/26/2016 10:02 AM 101 My husband is handicapped and currently uses a wheel chair. Access to the beaches is important to us.1/26/2016 9:34 AM 102 I am very concerned about the erosion of the dunes, especially at Ellis Landing. Also, at Ellis, there has been continuous loss of sand over the last few years that has exposed a rusted pipe that now stands about 1.5 - 2 feet above the sand. 1/25/2016 7:00 PM 103 Mostly Crosby and Linell 1/25/2016 6:08 PM 104 More parking is needed 1/25/2016 5:34 PM 105 Crosby has the largest lot, and went only once since parking is limited 1/25/2016 3:59 PM 106 we have no beaches that a person can drive up and watch the water from a car due to being unable to walk 1/25/2016 3:16 PM 107 someone needs to ticket those without beach passes!1/25/2016 7:26 AM 108 We have owned a house here for 40 years 1/24/2016 10:12 PM 109 I don't go to Brewster beaches because there are NONE that allow dogs.1/24/2016 7:02 PM 110 Because Brewster sells an unforgivable amount of beach stickers every summer, it prevents me and my family from ever being able to visit our beaches in the summer. We live here year-round and pay taxes and yet have a far less difficult time finding parking in Dennis and Harwich and, of course, the National Seashore. This year, we will rely on paying for day parking at those and not bother paying for a Brewster Beach Sticker. It certainly would be more fair to designate at least one of our beaches as "Residents Only". . 1/24/2016 3:29 PM 111 love them all 1/24/2016 2:50 PM 112 Parking is a problematic at the Brewster Beaches 1/24/2016 10:56 AM 113 Breakwater was great when my young grandchildren visited. Easy on and off the beach. I'm sure with the changes it won't be so easy. 1/24/2016 9:42 AM 114 I only go during the time of year when I can bring my dog.1/23/2016 11:55 PM 115 Luckily, I have a friend with beach front property. It is hard to find parking at Crosby Landing in the busy season.1/23/2016 9:37 PM 116 I just moved here and don't even know where the Brewster beaches are yet so thanks for the list!1/23/2016 6:25 PM 117 great beachs & clean. Could use more out houses.1/23/2016 5:57 PM 118 There is not enough parking spaces.1/23/2016 5:24 PM 119 I used any beach I could get into 1/23/2016 4:50 PM 120 enjoyed them all 1/23/2016 3:27 PM 121 No Place to Park !!!!!!!!!!!!1/23/2016 3:27 PM 122 Not enough handicap parking at Paine's Creek and Mants Landing and Breakwater 1/23/2016 12:51 PM 123 very busy during summer. Parking difficult 1/23/2016 12:18 PM 124 I purchace a beach sticker for my car every year but the town must sell many more stickers than they have parking spaces 1/23/2016 12:16 PM 125 Lack of parking at Crosby. Especially since the spaces in front of Crosby Mansion were removed.1/23/2016 8:01 AM 126 Linnell is a 4 minute drive from the house...1/22/2016 9:31 PM 127 Own a home on Nathan's Pasture Way 1/22/2016 7:12 PM 128 We own a home with private beach, but walk often along all beaches.1/22/2016 12:50 PM 129 We use our own Den-Robin beach 1/22/2016 12:41 PM 130 Never knew about 1/22/2016 11:13 AM 131 I AND MY GRANCHILDREN ENJOY ALL BREWSTER BEACHES 1/22/2016 11:13 AM 132 when there was room to park I went there.1/22/2016 11:02 AM 5 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 133 Breakwater has easiest access for my Mom, who is 92. When she's not visiting, we use Crosby.1/22/2016 7:07 AM 134 Summer resident 1/21/2016 7:28 PM 135 I visit Breakwater the most & have a kayak st Mant's. We visit the beach about 5x per wk in the summer.1/21/2016 5:28 PM 136 I am an owner at Ocean Edge and typically use the private beach on property but often walk along the shore to other public beaches. 1/21/2016 1:05 PM 137 why is there nio access and parking at Spruce Hill artea this is trhe most underused beach facility in Brewster 1/21/2016 12:43 PM 138 We love Brewster beaches!1/21/2016 11:42 AM 139 The considerations I've heard in the wind (public parking off beaxh wih shuttles taking bathers to beach) disturb me. I've been coming to Brewster since 1946. Now I come with my daughters. I will miss the freedom to go down to Linnell or wherever because I want to. I enjoy Coast Guard Beech on the ocean side but the steps it takes to arrive at the beech are - a pain. Perhaps a way to park off-beech with a drive that lets people drop off beach chairs etc and then the driver parks off beech - maybe less than 1/4 mile- so the walk down is pleasant. I'm renting now in the summer. Whatever is done will effect that market. I'm paying mortgage. I also think that part time residents should be in on the voite. I've thought this for some time. About a variety of issues. 1/21/2016 11:24 AM 140 The distruction of the Breakwater access is a crime!1/21/2016 11:06 AM 141 I go to Crosby most often, as it is closest to my house 1/21/2016 10:39 AM 142 Miss the white sand at Mants Landing and Saints Landing after last winter's storms-rusty sand, yuk!1/21/2016 8:43 AM 143 We live at Ellis Landing beach, rent during summer, live 1/2 time rest of year 1/21/2016 7:20 AM 144 More parking is needed at most locations.1/21/2016 6:58 AM 145 and private 1/20/2016 7:49 PM 146 I live near Ellis Landing BeachI do not understand why the jetty that abutts Winslow landing and the Hopkins cottages is not removed. That would help the horrendous erosion on the Nelson Rd and Ellis Landing Road beaches 1/20/2016 4:29 PM 147 Brewster beaches are a disgrace. The worst of any cape town.1/20/2016 2:15 PM 148 I walk daily from Crosby to Breakwater in the summer 1/20/2016 12:12 PM 149 I live on Crosby Lane 1/20/2016 11:52 AM 150 almost daily beach walks 1/20/2016 11:15 AM 151 coastal beaches in Brewster are used by our family all summer. We are proud of the people who care for beaches.1/20/2016 11:09 AM 152 I "visit" beaches year-round not just in the summer.1/20/2016 9:52 AM 153 We use Breakwater most often. I think the town did a great job this fall trying to save the beach access.1/20/2016 9:24 AM 154 prior to this year historically have also used Wing, Saints Landing, Ellis and Crosby.1/20/2016 9:10 AM 155 Resident and could not park on several occasions 1/19/2016 10:45 PM 156 parking s a concern at all 1/19/2016 10:27 PM 157 We don't like what was done at Paine!s Creek!1/19/2016 7:23 PM 158 My family is fortunate to have private beach access.1/19/2016 6:18 PM 159 We LOVE our Brewster beaches!1/19/2016 5:02 PM 160 We have used Breakwater beach for 28 years.1/19/2016 4:58 PM 161 because the parking was abruptly taken away at the mansion I only was able to go 3-4 times and that was at 9am 1/19/2016 4:30 PM 162 as a resident with parking stickers we pick our times 1/19/2016 4:08 PM 163 Sea Pines Condominiums has its own private beach -we are owners 1/19/2016 2:04 PM 164 very hard to find a parking space unless I go early in the a.m.1/19/2016 1:59 PM 165 Breakwater is my favorite beach in Brewster. Rarely go elsewhere and don't think I did this past summer.1/19/2016 1:14 PM 166 I have a condo at Ocean Edge and go to the beach there . Although, I do walk many of these 1/19/2016 12:56 PM 167 I prefer ocean beach (Nauset) when I go. I bring house guests to see Brewster beaches which is why I purchase a town sticker. 1/19/2016 11:45 AM 6 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 168 we have access to our own private beach 1/19/2016 11:43 AM 169 Mostly, Linnell and Crosby 1/19/2016 10:36 AM 170 We frequent Linnell the most. Our daughter also buys annual beach passes as they frequently visit from Mansfield with our 4 granddaughters 1/19/2016 9:54 AM 171 I enjoy all th beaches 1/18/2016 9:42 PM 172 It is maddening how many cars without beach stickers take many/most of the few parking places at Paine"s Creek!!!1/18/2016 3:08 PM 173 I cannot visit the beaches as we have dogs, so we don't bother in the summer. We go in the fall.1/18/2016 2:22 PM 174 i normally do not use the coastal beaches in the summer. I use the National Seashore for surfing and beach walking.1/18/2016 2:09 PM 175 I live at a condo. with access to private section of beach.1/18/2016 2:03 PM 176 I have visited the beaches that I checked off, however I do not get a beach sticker, but do like to view the water. Of course what has been done to Breakwater Beach parking lot is Deporable. 1/18/2016 12:01 PM 177 Spruce Hill is a great beach. Improved access is needed.1/18/2016 11:34 AM 178 I could often could not get a parking place at many of the landings, gave up and went home.1/18/2016 10:37 AM 179 I have almost given up on going to Brewster beaches in the last few years because of the lack of parking....1/18/2016 10:31 AM 180 We very much enjoy our bay beaches. I particularly kayaking thru this beautiful area.1/18/2016 9:48 AM 181 too crowded. It was a nice quiet beach--now too many cars,buses and people. Road is unsafe for small children.1/18/2016 9:09 AM 182 Fireworks On July 4th at Crosby. Walked Paine's Creek once in June or early September.1/18/2016 9:06 AM 183 I visited everyone one, spent peak-period times hoping for parking at Mants, Saints, and Paine's.1/17/2016 9:36 PM 184 Amazed by that never saw a door open of that house hanging over the dunes.1/17/2016 6:28 PM 185 I don't swim, but I love to be at the beaches, as long as there is parking and water to see.1/17/2016 5:04 PM 186 And the fact that parking was taken away in front of Crosby Mansion meant that we lot overflow parking and it was a nightmare. I couldn't go to the beach a number of times because I couldn't park. What's up with that? People were very angry! It created unnecessary congestion and the mansion just sits there with very little use. So I dropped my family off, drove home, got on my bike, rode to the beach and then did the reverse. Please bring back the parking - there is no excuse. 1/17/2016 3:48 PM 187 I own a cottage in Pineland Park which has a private beach with private access.1/17/2016 3:35 PM 188 although I visited all of these beaches....I never drove to them. Always walked to them from a private beach.1/17/2016 3:02 PM 189 I didn't know about Mants and Lil' Brkwtr 1/17/2016 2:25 PM 190 Concern about traffic on these narrow side streets with children and adults walking, biking and walking dogs.1/17/2016 11:53 AM 191 Own a cottage on Ellis Landing 1/17/2016 11:20 AM 192 Breakwater beach is ruined due to it's non functioning parking lot', and loss of view.1/17/2016 10:34 AM 193 I have lived here all my life and visit all of these during the year...mostly in the summer.1/17/2016 9:51 AM 194 I gave up try to use the beaches. Parking was unavailable or difficult to navigate 1/17/2016 7:56 AM 195 I am Brewster Resident 1/16/2016 8:23 PM 196 I live off Rt 39. Access to the Brewster beaches is very difficult for me. Parking is a problem 1/16/2016 4:12 PM 197 We love all the beaches and go to many different ones to walk or to take family at least 4 times a week 1/16/2016 3:58 PM 198 beach looks so awful, and it's really a shame! please fix our beach!!1/16/2016 3:57 PM 199 for the amount of stickers sold compared to parking spots is terrible.1/16/2016 2:34 PM 200 We did visit the private beach with residents at Seapines on one occasion.1/16/2016 2:11 PM 201 beachis lovely---parking is ALWAYS an issue 1/16/2016 12:39 PM 202 love them all 1/16/2016 11:54 AM 203 It saddens me to see all that horrible orane sand being dumped bayside! It is unpleasant to walk in due to it's coarse nature and it sticks to your feet and legs with that horrible color! 1/16/2016 11:46 AM 7 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 204 Sheep Pond Rte 124 1/16/2016 11:42 AM 205 I use the beaches primarily for walking the flats at low tide. However, I do sometimes go for bay side swims 1/16/2016 10:46 AM 206 Not much barking at Paine's Creek.1/16/2016 10:45 AM 207 Not much barking at Paine's Creek.1/16/2016 10:35 AM 208 I "visited" some of the beaches by paddling to them in a kayak.1/16/2016 9:38 AM 209 More Brewster resident parking is needed. I notice most cars in the lots have temporary stickers. Isn't there something we can do? 1/16/2016 8:30 AM 210 Mostly offseason use 1/16/2016 7:46 AM 211 Mostly for bird and nature watching 1/15/2016 11:33 PM 212 parking a major problem 1/15/2016 11:09 PM 213 NEED MORE PARKING 1/15/2016 8:19 PM 214 some of these visits were volunteering for IFAW marine rescue 1/15/2016 5:34 PM 215 I frequent the Ocean Edge Beach too 1/15/2016 4:56 PM 216 We love Brewster beaches 1/15/2016 4:09 PM 217 All kinds of trouble parking. It is a disgrace. I live here.1/15/2016 3:46 PM 218 Mants Landing has lost parking due to Kayak Racks . .consider eliminating during July / August 1/15/2016 2:05 PM 219 I used mants landing twice and found it below par regarding cleanliness and swimming quality.1/15/2016 1:54 PM 220 Visited the one closest to our house. Weekly renters may have used others.1/15/2016 1:04 PM 221 We walk on the beaches frequently so pass by the others.1/15/2016 1:00 PM 222 Parking is always a problem in the summer 1/15/2016 12:30 PM 223 i also visit my private beach several times a week 1/15/2016 11:22 AM 224 OUR ASSOCIATION HAS A PRIVATE BEACH 1/15/2016 11:20 AM 225 I am in another town during the summer so don't use the beaches much in Brewster then. Mostly off-season.1/15/2016 10:44 AM 226 no parking 1/15/2016 10:20 AM 227 I only accessed these beaches during the summer after 4:00 because there is never parking available during the normal daylight hours on a "beach day" 1/15/2016 10:10 AM 228 I drive for the Historical society's Sea Captains & Widows War tours and each one goes to or mentions the ones checked. 1/15/2016 10:02 AM 229 We enjoy all the beaches in Brewster year round.1/15/2016 9:41 AM 230 I live in Brewster and I have spent most of my time at Point of Rocks.1/15/2016 9:10 AM 231 I frequently use the above beaches and support their care!1/15/2016 8:29 AM 232 At paines creek all the work that was done there the summer before is really good, but the trucked in commercial sand that now sits on top is incredibly ugly and not natural to the rest of paines creeks natural beauty 1/15/2016 7:55 AM 233 the only one that my handicapped husband can drive up and go right to the beach.1/15/2016 7:46 AM 234 We have deeded beach rights on Cape Cod Bay.1/15/2016 7:18 AM 235 I decide, based on different tides and times of day , go to different places.... Usually at early or late times of day.1/14/2016 9:26 PM 236 Over the years, my family has frequented Mants Beach (Robbins Hill Rd Beach) 95% of the time. We visit a few of the other Brewster beaches on occasion. 1/14/2016 7:46 PM 237 Even with beach sticker-resident I could not get parking 1/14/2016 7:38 PM 238 I felt I had to get a pool as walking in water @ Brewster beaches is mucky and you sink in not at all like Mayflower Beach in Dennis. 1/14/2016 7:38 PM 239 I adore this town and its beaches, but I am always frustrated with the lack of access...especially for us year rounders!1/14/2016 6:45 PM 240 all land on the water up to the high water mark should be open to THE PUBLIC...1/14/2016 6:43 PM 8 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 241 I use the beach at Seapines 1/14/2016 6:14 PM 242 Favorite beach, between Linnell and Crosby. Need to reclaim Point of Rocks now "private".1/14/2016 4:54 PM 243 We have deeded beach rights on Cape Cod Bay.1/14/2016 4:47 PM 244 Parking is awful 1/14/2016 4:21 PM 245 Using the Sea Pines Association Beach off of Grandfather's Lane- a member of 1/14/2016 4:04 PM 246 I live in an Association with private beach access and will sometimes walk to or from town beaches.1/14/2016 3:48 PM 247 I mostly visit Sunset Beach which is private 1/14/2016 3:43 PM 248 Bayside beaches should be open to all Cape Cod residents.1/14/2016 3:35 PM 249 My visits were for inspection and information only 1/14/2016 3:33 PM 250 It's tough to find a parking spot during prime beach hours.1/14/2016 2:55 PM 251 due to mulitple kin cancers, i no longer enjoy a day at the beach 1/14/2016 2:33 PM 252 Please design an overall plan/traffic flow that limits traffic/parking at the most popular coastal beaches. Please preserve the beauty of our coastal areas. 1/14/2016 1:20 PM 253 Mainly use Crosby Landing Beach, but visit other beaches at times 1/14/2016 12:47 PM 254 Parking often completely full 1/14/2016 12:45 PM 255 satisfied with beach management; parking is still a problem 1/14/2016 12:30 PM 256 Great improvements at Paine's Creek beach and Freemans pond 1/14/2016 10:33 AM 257 All great beaches 1/14/2016 9:23 AM 258 Public access while maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of the area are crucial to young families here.1/14/2016 8:36 AM 259 I use mostly private beaches but live close to Linnell so,use that the most 1/13/2016 10:28 PM 260 Need some more parking. Many times I have been shut out at some or most of these places during summer.1/13/2016 8:19 PM 261 Would welcome more parking at beaches 1/13/2016 6:44 PM 262 Low tide on Brewster flats is the best!1/13/2016 5:29 PM 263 Low tide on Brewster flats is the best!1/13/2016 5:29 PM 264 The beaches at the end of Winslow Landing and Nelson Street 1/13/2016 3:52 PM 265 don't know difference between the two Breakwaters: which is which???1/13/2016 3:43 PM 266 I would visit other beaches and Crosby more often, but parking is difficult with all the vacationers. So, instead I stay nearby my house. 1/13/2016 3:08 PM 267 we use Ocean Edge beach 1/13/2016 2:32 PM 268 We go to a beach every day, to swim, walk or just relax. We can walk to Paine's but drive to others.1/13/2016 12:29 PM 269 I like Crosby very much 1/13/2016 11:19 AM 270 Could not find parking in many of them.1/13/2016 10:39 AM 271 visit more in the off season because I have a dog 1/12/2016 3:53 PM 272 We used these beaches either because they were accessible to wheelchairs or you could see the water from the car.1/12/2016 9:40 AM 273 We have visited all of the above, but not last summer.1/12/2016 8:11 AM 274 These are the beaches I specifically visited (ie, started off in the parking lot), but I frequently walk from Crosby beach to Point of Rocks and back. 1/11/2016 7:48 PM 275 Paine's Creek beach was my favorite until the culvert and bridge were installed. While I understand the need to create a clear connection to Freeman's Pond, a small conne would have been aesthetically appropriat. Removing the crumbling asphalt was very long overdue for our changing shoreline due to sea level rise. 1/11/2016 7:21 PM 276 Difficult to find parking.1/11/2016 4:40 PM 277 parking is horrible. i tried other beaches but could not get on.1/11/2016 2:02 PM 9 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 278 While we love the beaches we rarely go during peak times 1/11/2016 1:15 PM 10 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 12.04%224 22.10%411 46.02%856 10.22%190 6.02%112 3.60%67 Q2 On average, how often did you visit public coastal beaches in Brewster this past summer? Please check only one option. Answered: 1,860 Skipped: 200 Total 1,860 #Other (please specify)Date 1 Various -- 2-3 times per week, once a month 3/3/2016 10:35 AM 2 Whenever I was on Cape, I would visit the beach multiple times per week. This was probably for about five weeks.2/26/2016 6:26 PM 3 Would try more often but impossible to find parking.2/24/2016 10:21 AM 4 I also visit the Dennis beaches 2/24/2016 9:57 AM 5 Usually after 5 due to limited parking.2/19/2016 3:31 PM 6 seasonal only 2/18/2016 6:51 AM Daily Once per week Multiple times per week Once per month Less than once per month Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Daily Once per week Multiple times per week Once per month Less than once per month Other 11 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 7 We spend most of our beach time at Point of Rocks, although we briefly visited the others mentioned.2/16/2016 9:43 PM 8 Often had to go home due to no spots available.2/15/2016 9:16 PM 9 Visit does not mean sit on the beach.We do that at our private beach. But we love to stop by other public beaches for sunsets. 2/15/2016 3:08 PM 10 once or twice a week 2/14/2016 3:02 PM 11 In months between May and October 2/12/2016 1:48 PM 12 I dropped off a family member but did not stay because there was no parking 2/12/2016 12:38 PM 13 2-3 times 2/11/2016 1:33 PM 14 Once or twice per month 2/11/2016 1:20 PM 15 Once or twice per month 2/11/2016 1:18 PM 16 We are in Brewster every other weekend.2/11/2016 10:32 AM 17 Multiple times per month 2/11/2016 10:10 AM 18 Choice depends on the tides (how much sand is there to place a chair?) time of day (parking)2/10/2016 2:23 PM 19 why is the survey only for the summer 2/10/2016 1:20 PM 20 and I work full time on Cape Cod 2/8/2016 4:49 PM 21 Several times per summer month 2/8/2016 4:00 PM 22 Total of approximately 10 times during 2015 2/8/2016 12:03 PM 23 Many times a week for the weeks I was on the Cape 2/8/2016 10:17 AM 24 Each day when we are on the Cape - approximately 4 weeks.2/7/2016 9:42 PM 25 When parking was available.2/6/2016 10:55 PM 26 There were times when I had to go home because there was no where to park!2/6/2016 8:37 PM 27 2 times a week 2/6/2016 3:55 PM 28 Upon retirement this spring, we will be moving to our home in Brewster full time and plan many more beach visits 2/5/2016 9:33 PM 29 As a household, average 2-3 times a week 2/5/2016 2:42 PM 30 Daily when we are visiting Brewster 2/5/2016 11:17 AM 31 A couple times a month 2/4/2016 5:30 PM 32 Multiple times per month depending on weather 2/4/2016 12:37 PM 33 When we are in Brewster, we usually go to the beach daily 2/3/2016 1:50 PM 34 I tend to avoid the beaches in Summer but go daily from september - june.2/2/2016 12:26 PM 35 usually in last 2 weeks of June & lastweek in August 2/1/2016 1:40 PM 36 Would go more often, if you had year round dog access 2/1/2016 8:26 AM 37 multiple times a week for one month a year 1/31/2016 6:50 PM 38 when we are in Brewster 1/31/2016 9:36 AM 39 I visit for walking and for sitting with ice cream. Total visits may be 5 +/- per week.1/30/2016 6:56 PM 40 I go much more often in the winter.1/30/2016 6:21 PM 41 Our access to parking was limiting our visits.1/30/2016 1:02 PM 42 all weekends in the summer and a bit more 1/30/2016 12:05 PM 43 More with the tides and clamming days. Still no parking space for a teacher that works hard.1/29/2016 9:31 PM 44 Daily during two and half weeks of vacation 1/28/2016 11:01 PM 45 Every time we were on the cape...at least 20 times 1/28/2016 8:39 PM 46 More than once/month 1/28/2016 4:03 PM 12 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 47 Usually just to walk to entrance and look at the bay 1/28/2016 4:00 PM 48 when on cape 3 days a week 1/28/2016 1:59 PM 49 When I am in Brewster, I visit daily 1/28/2016 12:33 PM 50 Every day for 3 weeks on vacation in the summer, then on weekends through out the year.1/28/2016 11:13 AM 51 A couple of times per month 1/28/2016 9:24 AM 52 I only stay there last week of sept. and early october 1/27/2016 9:40 PM 53 Twice per month 1/27/2016 6:56 PM 54 Multiple times per week when in town 1/27/2016 3:13 PM 55 On vacation, every day for approximately two weeks this past summer 1/27/2016 2:20 PM 56 daily for 2 weeks a year 1/27/2016 1:57 PM 57 Can't park as a tax payer and resident 1/27/2016 1:47 PM 58 We spend about two weeks during the summer and while there we visit the beach daily.1/27/2016 12:04 PM 59 I live within walking distance from the beach and often go there in my daily walking routine 1/27/2016 11:37 AM 60 Being disabled I sit in the car. Need to see water from my car. What you did to breakwaters view is unforgivable 1/27/2016 7:26 AM 61 twice per month 1/26/2016 8:42 PM 62 would go more often, but there is never parking 1/26/2016 5:05 PM 63 tree times a month 1/26/2016 4:22 PM 64 Stayed at vacation house multiple times 1/26/2016 10:27 AM 65 We live in Boston and only use the beach when at our cape house 1/26/2016 9:13 AM 66 Purchased a home in Sept. Spent 4 weeks in Fall. averaged once a week at beach.1/25/2016 9:42 PM 67 We typically try to go to bay beaches in dennis more to offer : larger lots concessions and restrooms 1/25/2016 4:01 PM 68 multiple times per month 1/25/2016 3:54 PM 69 Gave up trying to find parking at Crosby and went to Dennis beaches instead.1/25/2016 1:15 PM 70 When I could 1/25/2016 6:16 AM 71 never, in the summer due to dog unfriendlyness. Multiple times weekly in winter when possible 1/24/2016 7:04 PM 72 Seasonally may to September 1/24/2016 2:40 PM 73 from june through october only 1/24/2016 10:10 AM 74 I only visited Crosby Landing before and after thee busy season, I did not want to deal with the parking. Luckily, I have a friend with beach front property. 1/23/2016 9:22 PM 75 Daily while we are in residence (part time resident)1/23/2016 5:15 PM 76 Restricted because of no parking 1/23/2016 4:51 PM 77 I visit 3, 4 times in season and off season. My guests visit 2, 3 times per week 1/23/2016 4:47 PM 78 More when friends and relatives come to visti.1/23/2016 4:44 PM 79 During a week off, visited 4 beaches 1/23/2016 4:12 PM 80 Reason no place for a resident to park!1/23/2016 3:29 PM 81 Daily visit Saint's Landing when on vacation 1/23/2016 2:37 PM 82 not here in summer but visit all the rest of the year 1/23/2016 12:22 PM 83 A few times a month 1/22/2016 10:33 PM 84 Part time resident here 80 days a year...1/22/2016 9:32 PM 85 During June, July and August 1/22/2016 7:13 PM 86 multiple times per month 1/22/2016 10:23 AM 13 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 87 We would go more often if parking were not such a challenge!1/22/2016 7:08 AM 88 From April thru early January 1/21/2016 7:30 PM 89 Especially when guests were visiting.1/21/2016 2:30 PM 90 4 times over the summer 1/21/2016 1:54 PM 91 when I'm there 1/21/2016 11:25 AM 92 only on cape spring and fall 1/21/2016 10:19 AM 93 During summer only on Sunday turnovers 1/21/2016 7:21 AM 94 I live near a private beach near Ellis landing. My son lives near a private beach near Point of Rocks. They have a gorgeous beach. 1/20/2016 4:42 PM 95 once a year 1/20/2016 2:33 PM 96 multiple times per week-and enjoy it very much.1/20/2016 11:11 AM 97 If we're not at one, we're at another.1/20/2016 11:10 AM 98 Would go more if dogs were allowed 1/20/2016 7:48 AM 99 once again-i tried often but couldn't get a space usually the mansion spaces were available 1/19/2016 4:35 PM 100 multiple times during some weeks 1/19/2016 4:23 PM 101 8-10 times this past summer 1/19/2016 2:25 PM 102 Wish it were more - working 1/19/2016 2:12 PM 103 went to St. Landing 2x month for claming 1/19/2016 2:05 PM 104 daily - every other week 1/19/2016 12:58 PM 105 dont use- use dennis or yarmouth beaches 1/19/2016 10:01 AM 106 particularly fond on our sunsets 1/19/2016 9:55 AM 107 Due to family illness. Normally it is more often.1/19/2016 8:24 AM 108 I own a rental home and the guests use them daily.1/18/2016 5:00 PM 109 twice a month 1/18/2016 4:27 PM 110 approxiamately 3 times per month 1/18/2016 12:55 PM 111 I only visited once or twice to view sunset 1/18/2016 12:53 PM 112 Just to visit, not a beach person, nut does like to visit the water.1/18/2016 12:02 PM 113 one visit to each noted 1/18/2016 11:04 AM 114 Whenever I had company 1/18/2016 10:44 AM 115 Unfortunately I go to Skaket Beach in Orleans more frequently, because parking is a problem in Brewster.1/18/2016 10:32 AM 116 Rarely use the Brewster beaches during the summer 1/18/2016 9:06 AM 117 Probably average once a week on a year round basis 1/17/2016 6:45 PM 118 BEAUSE THERE IS NO PARKING!1/17/2016 3:49 PM 119 Love to clam atleast 1x/wk and walk along the beaches and its surroundings 1/17/2016 2:26 PM 120 more often when company visits 1/17/2016 12:40 PM 121 just visited did not park or swim .1/17/2016 10:36 AM 122 Finding a parking spot was a challenge on weekends...1/17/2016 9:54 AM 123 Every other week 1/16/2016 10:46 PM 124 3-4 times/wk after labor day &first 2 weeks june 1/16/2016 3:48 PM 125 I am just walking down to these beaches from another beach 1/16/2016 12:12 PM 126 No parking, so visited other beaches 1/16/2016 11:34 AM 14 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 127 during August for 2 weeks, several times in July 1/16/2016 11:23 AM 128 during 2 weeks in August 1/16/2016 11:18 AM 129 I think you are missing a category. Multiple times per month, but not only once 1/16/2016 10:48 AM 130 Daily while we were there for a one week vacation 1/16/2016 10:38 AM 131 Not too crazy about the beaches in Brewster, too much see grass.1/16/2016 10:36 AM 132 We like to visit and walk the beaches later in the day 1/16/2016 9:08 AM 133 Lindell when family is here 1/16/2016 7:47 AM 134 occasionally- we live 100 yards from the Bay 1/15/2016 11:11 PM 135 no place to park in the summer 1/15/2016 8:20 PM 136 every day for two weeks 1/15/2016 3:19 PM 137 Actually it was spring and fall; not summer.1/15/2016 2:39 PM 138 Also, use beaches all year round - more frequently in off season 1/15/2016 2:21 PM 139 Everywhere week 1/15/2016 12:32 PM 140 I never got to the beach this summer.1/15/2016 12:06 PM 141 Have summer tenants who I am sure use the beaches in the summer 1/15/2016 10:45 AM 142 Please see question 1 1/15/2016 10:03 AM 143 I visit the beaches to walk year round 1/15/2016 8:30 AM 144 I use them more in off season. In season usually just to watch sunset.1/15/2016 8:03 AM 145 I live in Brewster and try to make a beach visit a daily practice :)1/15/2016 7:22 AM 146 Use our Private beach daily.1/15/2016 7:19 AM 147 once every two weeks 1/14/2016 11:00 PM 148 usually, at off hours so I can walk and get parking..never had a problem.1/14/2016 9:27 PM 149 Usually every night, our fishing.1/14/2016 8:52 PM 150 maybe averaged twice/week 1/14/2016 8:33 PM 151 We are part time residents and come to Brewster about 2 week-ends a month in summer and go to the beach every day. We go to PTown for the beach also, as the tide when low, is not good for us in Brewster. 1/14/2016 7:58 PM 152 3 times a month 1/14/2016 7:44 PM 153 Due to mucky sand 1/14/2016 7:39 PM 154 Every day during our 2 week vacation in Brewster 1/14/2016 7:12 PM 155 We go to Nickkerson bc we can't walk our dog on Brewster beaches in season, or National Seashore or Dennis...Usually to walk along shore if we have guests or to take in the sunsets 1/14/2016 5:03 PM 156 More visits when on vacation 1/14/2016 4:09 PM 157 Several times per month.1/14/2016 3:37 PM 158 On those weeks I was in Brewster 1/14/2016 1:21 PM 159 veries 1/14/2016 11:08 AM 160 several times per month 1/14/2016 10:59 AM 161 multiple times for only 2 weeks total 1/14/2016 10:43 AM 162 when we are down for the summer ~ 5 weeks during summer peak time 1/13/2016 9:44 PM 163 daily for one week 1/13/2016 2:20 PM 164 We visit Brewster for one week and go to the beach everyday that week.1/13/2016 1:13 PM 165 I live on the flats next to St. landing 1/13/2016 12:03 PM 15 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 166 maybe fewer times in the summer, much more often in other seasons 1/13/2016 7:40 AM 167 for one full week 1/12/2016 5:09 PM 168 I avoid the beaches in summer--too many crowds 1/12/2016 10:01 AM 169 july and September vacation 1/11/2016 8:53 PM 170 We were living out of state, but much as possible 1/11/2016 8:51 PM 171 Daily visits when I'm in town, typically 2-3 weeks per summer 1/11/2016 7:49 PM 172 Daily while we rented (two weeks)1/11/2016 3:17 PM 173 almost daily for the 2 weeks we were on vacation 1/11/2016 1:31 PM 174 We are there part time but when we are there we go to a beach everyday.1/11/2016 12:39 PM 175 When I was at the house I visited the beach daily.1/11/2016 10:20 AM 16 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 17.32%325 6.82%128 75.85%1,423 Q3 When did you typically visit the beach this past summer? Please check only one option. Answered: 1,876 Skipped: 184 Total 1,876 #Comment Date 1 Weekday evenings after work. Weekends were all dayers!2/23/2016 4:01 PM 2 When we are at the Cape, we go to the beach every day. We are there in May, June, late August, September and October. 2/22/2016 10:49 AM 3 No parking available during weekends in summer.2/18/2016 3:51 PM 4 Mostly walked on weekends during summer - someone in vehicle took "stuff" and picked us up - parking very limited.2/18/2016 10:25 AM 5 Could only go on weekends if I was able to get there crazy early as parking was impossible otherwise.2/17/2016 5:50 PM 6 We have a deeded access to Ellis Landing Beach from Kingfisher Ctwy. But it is getting difficult to negotiate because large SUVs drive down the path in both directions and expecting everyone, even families with children to get out of the way. 2/15/2016 3:08 PM 7 After tourists cleared out. NO Parking available for local residents. Too many stickers sold???2/15/2016 1:03 PM 8 Typically on my morning walks.2/14/2016 2:56 PM 9 We have private access as Ocean Edge Condo owners 2/13/2016 8:58 AM 10 can't park at all on weekends 2/12/2016 2:15 PM 11 For walks and to sit and read 2/12/2016 7:56 AM 12 Cant find parking on the weekends....2/11/2016 1:40 PM 13 TO MANY VISITORS WHO DO NOT HAVE BEACH PASSES ON WEEKENDS 2/10/2016 2:25 PM 14 have only spent a few weeks in the area so far 2/10/2016 11:04 AM Week days Weekends Both week days and weekends 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Week days Weekends Both week days and weekends 17 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 15 early morning or late afternoon 2/8/2016 4:49 PM 16 when parking possible 2/7/2016 9:59 AM 17 weekends are impossible-no chance for parking 2/5/2016 12:49 PM 18 The beaches are so overcrowded with tourists that I just run down for an after work swim.2/2/2016 12:26 PM 19 limited parking at Paines causes parking overcrowding at Mants. need 50% increase in Mants spaces 2/1/2016 8:52 AM 20 Need dog access year round 2/1/2016 8:26 AM 21 It's very hard to have a beach day . If you are not there by nine , most of the parking lots are full very discouraging 1/31/2016 1:39 PM 22 It was easier when parking was available at the mansion. However, walking was dangerous.1/30/2016 1:02 PM 23 Usually go after 4 pm.1/30/2016 10:19 AM 24 No parking spaces at Breakwater for a teacher to do the Evaluation Process in a non stressful environment.1/29/2016 9:31 PM 25 Typically early morning 1/28/2016 4:00 PM 26 Occasionally during week on extended vacation weeks.1/28/2016 11:24 AM 27 We really like to walk the beaches early in the morning.1/27/2016 5:02 PM 28 We try to avoid weekends but do work so we take what time we can!1/27/2016 4:49 PM 29 all times of day 1/27/2016 1:57 PM 30 We enjoy visiting the beach multiple days per week, and often multiple times per day, depending on weather and tide 1/26/2016 11:22 AM 31 Our family visits the beach most days throughout the summer and several times a month throughout the rest of the year. 1/25/2016 7:02 PM 32 Weekends are impossible to park 1/25/2016 8:04 AM 33 Late afternoon for hoping for available parking 1/24/2016 1:00 PM 34 parking is an issue during the season 1/24/2016 12:06 PM 35 and on vacation for a couple of weeks 1/24/2016 11:18 AM 36 Local taxpayers are shut out to the summer people who are part time.1/23/2016 3:29 PM 37 always go down in the late afternoon or early evening 1/23/2016 2:56 PM 38 Daily when on vacation and during weekends the rest of the summer 1/23/2016 2:37 PM 39 no parking on weekends 1/23/2016 2:13 PM 40 Low tide whenever possible 1/23/2016 1:06 PM 41 Off hours 1/23/2016 8:14 AM 42 retired 1/22/2016 9:32 PM 43 During June, July and August 1/22/2016 7:13 PM 44 Depends on tide 1/22/2016 4:54 PM 45 Too crowded went to pond 1/22/2016 2:02 PM 46 weekends have become far too crowded to enjoy the beach. Getting blocked in by other vehicles is a real problem and should be addressed !!!!!! 1/22/2016 10:42 AM 47 We are retired and can go any day.1/22/2016 7:08 AM 48 We often bike to Crosby 1/21/2016 7:30 PM 49 i go to Crosby at high tide in the afternoon to swim and to Winf highland at low tide to walk 1/21/2016 4:22 PM 50 There are two many permits issued to allow much of the Stickered Owners a place to Park 1/21/2016 12:46 PM 51 Early morning beach walks 1/21/2016 11:52 AM 52 Mostly on the weekends ...typically in the mornings 1/21/2016 7:55 AM 53 Only on Sunday turnovers 1/21/2016 7:21 AM 18 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 54 I love the Brewster Beaches. I think it is tragic that the Ellis Landing Beach has been so neglected.It appears the only maintenance that takes place at Ellis Landing serves the private owners of the oyster beds. Why doesn't the town remove the big clumps of road tar that sit all along the shore. When the citizens of Brewster clean the beaches I don't think they can be expected to remove the tar that is something the town should do with heavy eqipment. Why does that enormous concrete block still sit there. We all know that the law suit regarding the beach was settled long ago. That is no longer an excuse. I think the viewing platform at Linnel is lovely. Could Ellis have one? Remove the jetty; remove the ugly concrete block; remove the chunks of tar. And while we are at it get Ocean Edge to get rid of the BLUE fence. An erosion fence is good but BLUE? Ocean Edge is a scary neighbor. We never know what they are going to do next to disturb the peace and quiet we once had before the Corcoran take over of that lovely property. 1/20/2016 4:42 PM 55 Both week days and weekends.1/20/2016 11:11 AM 56 to crowded weekends 1/19/2016 5:32 PM 57 my husband could only go on weekends. we never made it, had to pay at nauset even though we always have a brewster sticker 1/19/2016 4:35 PM 58 I am at Crosby beach almost every morning year round and enjoy the Marsh path and beach.1/19/2016 4:13 PM 59 The weekends are too busy.1/19/2016 3:48 PM 60 parking hard to find 1/19/2016 2:00 PM 61 some evenings, mostly for sunset 1/19/2016 10:36 AM 62 Depending on sunset conditions 1/18/2016 5:55 PM 63 No available parking on weekends 1/18/2016 3:48 PM 64 Weekends in summer are very congested 1/18/2016 3:28 PM 65 When visiting the beach at all, it was early morning.1/18/2016 2:11 PM 66 during 1-week summer rental 1/18/2016 11:04 AM 67 swim almost daily after work from May to October 1/17/2016 1:52 PM 68 Love Cape Cod beches 1/17/2016 11:54 AM 69 Finding a parking spot was a challenge on weekends...1/17/2016 9:54 AM 70 if it is a busy weekend we either go early or late in day 1/16/2016 3:58 PM 71 Too crowed on weekends 1/16/2016 12:03 PM 72 evenings due to work and less crowds 1/16/2016 11:54 AM 73 My children and grandchildren love the bay flats and beach all it has to offer!1/16/2016 11:47 AM 74 Daily to exercise 1/16/2016 9:39 AM 75 can't find parking in the summer 1/15/2016 8:20 PM 76 week-ends the beaches are too crowded 1/15/2016 5:35 PM 77 Mostly in early summer and late summer when a lot of the visitors are gone 1/15/2016 4:36 PM 78 Weekends are too crowded at the beaches, no parking!1/15/2016 1:43 PM 79 after 4pm 1/15/2016 12:40 PM 80 some times early morning walk, or swim later in day, and/or sunset 1/15/2016 10:50 AM 81 I visit more off season 1/15/2016 10:05 AM 82 not as easy on weekends 1/14/2016 9:27 PM 83 Mornings when tide is low.1/14/2016 7:22 PM 84 Again, during our 2 week vacation 1/14/2016 7:12 PM 85 I am fortunate enough to work in the schools and have the summers off 1/14/2016 6:45 PM 86 We walk along the beachs 1/14/2016 6:15 PM 87 Not able to during the summer, as a local resident work and free time is not compatible 1/14/2016 5:06 PM 88 Parking is always an issue on the weekends.1/14/2016 3:37 PM 19 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 89 We live near-by and its an easy walk to the beach.1/14/2016 10:34 AM 90 when we are down for the summer ~ 5 weeks during summer peak time 1/13/2016 9:44 PM 91 we spend one week in Brewster each summer, as owners of an August wk @ Brewster Green. Both cape side and ocean beaches are lovely. 1/12/2016 11:26 AM 92 We avoid the weekends because the beaches are too busy and there is no parking available.1/12/2016 9:42 AM 93 Weekday mornings or evenings. Weekend days.1/11/2016 7:47 PM 94 both while we rented (two weeks)1/11/2016 3:17 PM 20 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 14.43%276 20.28%388 65.29%1,249 Q4 At what tidal cycle are you most likely to visit the beach? Please check only one option. Answered: 1,913 Skipped: 147 Total 1,913 #Comment Date 1 but we also go at low tide 2/27/2016 2:07 PM 2 The Ocean Edge Beach is no fun at high tide!2/26/2016 6:30 PM 3 I enjoy the beach at both low and high tides 2/25/2016 10:10 AM 4 Seems hard to reach water to swim at low tide 2/24/2016 10:48 PM 5 My son just learned to swim last summer it was high tide but for the past 5 years it was low tide!2/23/2016 9:16 AM 6 For swimming we prefer high tide. For walking low tide.2/22/2016 5:13 PM 7 We have very little beach available at high tide at Ellis Landing.2/22/2016 11:10 AM 8 We enjoy walking the flats from Crosby or Linnell to Rock Harbor.2/21/2016 12:11 PM 9 When I go by myself - I want to swim, and go at high tide. When we have guests, I try to get them to the beach at low tide to walk on the flats. 2/20/2016 10:23 PM 10 However, I prefer low tide 2/20/2016 6:48 AM 11 I love the variety so seldom look at tide - except when have company and they request -tide hi or low 2/18/2016 10:30 AM 12 for swimming 2/18/2016 9:25 AM 13 We go to swim of course at high tide, but often go for low-tide walks.2/16/2016 9:45 PM 14 Like to fish and walk 2/16/2016 2:18 PM 15 Fo clamming 2/15/2016 9:37 PM High Tide Low Tide It doesn't matter - I d... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses High Tide Low Tide It doesn't matter - I do not consider tide as a key factor when planning beach visits 21 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 16 Also sunsets and occasionally sunrise 2/15/2016 3:12 PM 17 I'd just like to be able to find a parking space and visit.2/15/2016 1:05 PM 18 For swimming 2-3 hours prior to high tide 2/15/2016 9:00 AM 19 low tide to walk and high tide to swim 2/13/2016 8:59 AM 20 high for swimming and low tide for clamming 2/12/2016 6:12 PM 21 I do love low tide.2/11/2016 10:35 AM 22 We are avid swimmers and usually go at high tide, but love low tide for walks too.2/10/2016 5:11 PM 23 Love our beaches 2/10/2016 2:49 PM 24 ITS BEAUTFULL ALLTHE TIME 2/10/2016 2:29 PM 25 I like to swim so middle high or high 2/10/2016 2:25 PM 26 It is always beautiful 2/9/2016 11:41 AM 27 High tide for swimming, low tide for walking 2/8/2016 8:04 PM 28 If the weather is very hot, then high tide is more important for comfort. When the tides are not favorable and the weather is too hot, I visit the ponds. 2/8/2016 2:30 PM 29 When I walk, I go at low tide. When I or my guests want to swim, we go at high tide.2/7/2016 4:45 PM 30 Both high and low tide are interesting for different reasons.2/7/2016 3:57 PM 31 I like to swim w/o walking way out.2/6/2016 11:03 AM 32 but we do go to the sunsets many evenings 2/5/2016 9:35 PM 33 the Brewster Flats are one of the top attractions on Cape Cod!2/5/2016 9:54 AM 34 if I am going to walk, I choose low tide but high tide to swim 2/4/2016 5:13 PM 35 High if I want to swim, low if I want to walk 2/3/2016 6:43 PM 36 We like both high and low tide.2/3/2016 1:52 PM 37 Visit at both high tide & low tied. Tide matters depending on purpose of visit 2/2/2016 7:24 PM 38 Low tide for walking/high tide for swimming.2/2/2016 12:26 PM 39 I fish the Brewster Flats 2/2/2016 10:37 AM 40 Arrive at high to swim then enjoy tide going out.2/1/2016 8:54 PM 41 I prefer high tide if I'm looking to just sitting or walking the beach. I prefer low tide when I'm digging quahogs/little necks. 2/1/2016 4:41 PM 42 Love to be able to bring my dog in the Summer months 2/1/2016 8:28 AM 43 Low tie or in between tides. there is not much beach at high tide.1/31/2016 8:48 PM 44 I like both tide patterns--depends upon my preferences on that particular day.1/31/2016 8:12 PM 45 If I have to choose 1 it would be low tide.1/31/2016 12:24 PM 46 High tide to swim, low tide to walk. It matters depending on why I'm going 1/31/2016 9:41 AM 47 Swimming is great, walking the low tide is even better!1/30/2016 6:59 PM 48 Like to walk the beach 1/30/2016 12:51 PM 49 I t matters which beach you go to - some almost comopletly disappar at high tide. That being said I love both tides 1/30/2016 9:29 AM 50 I would have checked all of these boxes.1/30/2016 9:06 AM 51 I like to walk the flats 1/30/2016 7:43 AM 52 Both, I do sea Clamming off Breakwater, quahogs at Saints Landing and steamers off the Rum Runners Path.1/29/2016 9:37 PM 53 We love both, best part about bayside!1/28/2016 11:03 PM 54 Both tides as each has different merits.1/28/2016 8:45 PM 22 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 55 I do plan for high tide if I want to swim. Others times I do not care.1/28/2016 2:01 PM 56 This question needs another choice. I choose the beach and tide based on the activity I plan. The tide matters very much for fishing of all kinds, swimming with young children, wildlife observation, etc. 1/28/2016 1:51 PM 57 I visit at high tide to swim mostly. Occasionally, I will walk the flats 1/28/2016 12:36 PM 58 Nausea beach is nice at low tide as there is more beach and you can swim a little bit 1/27/2016 9:41 PM 59 Mid-tide 1/27/2016 6:18 PM 60 Mid-tide for Paine's Creek to ride out on floats!1/27/2016 4:50 PM 61 Unless it is a very hot day, and I want to go into the water, then I would plan to go at high tide.1/27/2016 3:34 PM 62 Enjoy both 1/27/2016 2:41 PM 63 However my nieces and nephews prefer to go at high tide 1/27/2016 2:21 PM 64 With little kids the change from tides is the best. Dead low tide isn't fun because you have to walk out too far to cool off but in between works, since the kids can play in the "pools". 1/27/2016 12:06 PM 65 on hot summer days especially during greenhead season we don't go to the beach during low tide. Brewster flats is a miserable place to be 1/27/2016 11:41 AM 66 High tide in summer only 1/27/2016 11:24 AM 67 High tide in the summer 1/27/2016 11:14 AM 68 high tide in storms 1/27/2016 10:24 AM 69 swim at high tide. walk at low tide - both are wonderful 1/27/2016 10:14 AM 70 it's beautiful either way 1/26/2016 5:40 PM 71 We actually do visit depending on the tide -- walking out of the flats/quahogging at low tide & swimming/kayaking at high tide. 1/26/2016 11:29 AM 72 I especially love walking the Brewster flats at low tide. Our grandchildren also love the flats.1/26/2016 9:38 AM 73 I prefer high tide.1/26/2016 8:06 AM 74 Except when clamming 1/25/2016 6:11 PM 75 Although in the hot summer I tend to prefer Hight tide 1/25/2016 4:28 PM 76 better for cooling off, but it wouldn't stop me from coming during low tide 1/25/2016 4:27 PM 77 We enjoy both the low and high tides, but high tides are the most attractive to us.1/25/2016 3:40 PM 78 People looking to swim go elsewhere...more chance of parking 1/25/2016 8:05 AM 79 All tides and all times are a great time to be at the beach 1/24/2016 10:14 PM 80 watch sunsets @Paines Creek 1/24/2016 7:21 PM 81 both, love to swim at high tide, clam at low tide 1/24/2016 2:52 PM 82 Especially when family , including grandchildren, visit 1/24/2016 2:17 PM 83 high tide if I want to go for a swim. either if for a beach walk.1/24/2016 1:28 PM 84 Plan our activities based on the tide, but enjoy both 1/23/2016 5:17 PM 85 Parking is terrible regardless!1/23/2016 3:31 PM 86 to enjoy the incoming tide 1/23/2016 12:59 PM 87 kayaking in spring, summer, fall. Hiking in winter. Shellfishing at low tide.1/23/2016 11:50 AM 88 esp when visiting wing island 1/23/2016 10:38 AM 89 I do consider tide as the key factor. Doing different things at the beach during different tides.1/23/2016 6:39 AM 90 We check the tide depending on what we want to do, swim versus walk the flats 1/22/2016 9:14 PM 91 Acutally tide does matter, but I go at different tides for different purposes. High tide when it's hot so that I can get to the water for a swim. Low tide when it's cooler for walking, running, shellfishing. 1/22/2016 7:25 PM 23 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 92 it does matter, and both.1/22/2016 6:37 PM 93 Low tide for walking; high tide for kayaking.1/22/2016 1:54 PM 94 We love walking the tidal flats.1/22/2016 7:12 AM 95 High tide for swimming. Low tide for walking.1/21/2016 5:31 PM 96 see previous comment 1/21/2016 4:24 PM 97 It depends on if we are shell fishing or if we have the grandchildren with us 1/21/2016 11:44 AM 98 I also walk the flats at low tide.1/21/2016 11:27 AM 99 I love both low and high tide times 1/21/2016 11:22 AM 100 We like to walk the Flats during low tide but also like to swim during high tide 1/21/2016 10:48 AM 101 I generally go within 2 hrs of high tide, but I also go at low tide sometimes to walk out.1/21/2016 10:41 AM 102 I often go at low tide to walk the flats and again at high tide to swim.1/21/2016 9:43 AM 103 I plan for the tide 1/21/2016 8:14 AM 104 enjoy low tide beach walks 1/20/2016 9:39 PM 105 Of corse tide is a factor I go at high and low 1/20/2016 7:51 PM 106 walking the bay tidal flats 1/20/2016 5:51 PM 107 high tide is best, but when schedule allows 1/20/2016 5:01 PM 108 I love both. We walk the flats we swim at high tide.1/20/2016 4:48 PM 109 prefer high but go when schedule allows 1/20/2016 4:41 PM 110 Sometimes low tide as well to kayak out to flats when tide is going out 1/20/2016 11:25 AM 111 Both high and low tide. Our young children are constantly being monitired all day 11am to1pm.1/20/2016 11:19 AM 112 does not have to be full high but high enough to swim without walking a mile to get to water 1/20/2016 10:59 AM 113 We prefer low tide, but sometimes we go at high tide.1/20/2016 9:28 AM 114 We enjoy swimming, but also love walking the mudflats.a 1/19/2016 6:22 PM 115 i'll go any time unless it's super hot then only when the tide is in 1/19/2016 4:37 PM 116 low tide when we walk, high tide to swim 1/19/2016 2:27 PM 117 It really depends on who's coming. The grands love low tide. We're not so picky.1/19/2016 9:57 AM 118 It would really depend on the heat of the day. If it were very hot, I would want to go at high tide to swim.1/19/2016 9:39 AM 119 Low tide when digging for clams 1/18/2016 6:59 PM 120 low tide when clamming 1/18/2016 5:15 PM 121 It all depends on temperature. For instance, on a hot afternoon, low tide is too hot (no wind, no water to cool off). .1/18/2016 2:04 PM 122 I enjoy aspects of both low and high tides.1/18/2016 10:39 AM 123 Walking on the flats is such a unique and special experience, our low tide is like nothing else in the world that I have seen. 1/18/2016 10:32 AM 124 We often go to pond swimming if it is low tide 1/17/2016 3:36 PM 125 At extremely high tide we lose the beach.1/17/2016 3:13 PM 126 it doesn't matter the weather either 1/17/2016 2:40 PM 127 we enjoy both ,but walking out at low tide is a real treat for grandchildren 1/17/2016 12:42 PM 128 I visit both high tide and low tide. Coming to walk and then stay to swim 1/17/2016 8:54 AM 129 However, low tide is my favorite time of the day 1/17/2016 12:48 AM 130 I go at low tide if I am shellfishing.1/16/2016 9:29 PM 24 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 131 We consider the tide based on what we want to do at the beach for that visit. If we want to swim, high tide. If we want to walk, low tide. 1/16/2016 5:51 PM 132 we do like low tide the best esp. with the grandkids 1/16/2016 4:02 PM 133 love high tide for swimming, love low tide for clamming or walking 1/16/2016 3:47 PM 134 My wife prefers high tide visits; I prefer low tide visits 1/16/2016 3:47 PM 135 Time of day more a consideration 1/16/2016 3:25 PM 136 We visit mostly to sit on the beach rather than to swim.1/16/2016 2:15 PM 137 I love both high tide and low tide 1/16/2016 1:49 PM 138 depends on how hot it is and whether we want to swim or walk the flats 1/16/2016 11:55 AM 139 We go at low tide to walk - we also go at high tide to swim 1/16/2016 11:49 AM 140 love walking way out at low tide..so peaceful. Enjoy sitting on the beach when the tide is high. Beach has exactly what I like. Not crowded and clean. 1/16/2016 10:15 AM 141 But low tide also has it's charms and opportunities for long walks on the flats. We do that as well.1/16/2016 8:29 AM 142 Definitely low tide -- more space at the beach, less cramped and crowded.1/15/2016 6:06 PM 143 low tide is my favorite but I go even if it isn't low tide 1/15/2016 5:38 PM 144 The children like the low tide in Brewster 1/15/2016 4:37 PM 145 I think tide matters because our family, and our visiting friends enjoy both tides in different ways 1/15/2016 4:12 PM 146 Depends on what activity is planned. We always check the tide times.1/15/2016 12:27 PM 147 We prefer high tide, although we sometimes visit near low tide.1/15/2016 12:03 PM 148 High tide for swimming, some times low tide for walking 1/15/2016 10:52 AM 149 We do spend most of our time there at high tide when we have company, but at both at other times.1/15/2016 9:12 AM 150 The only time it matters is if you want to swim, it has to be relatively high 1/15/2016 7:58 AM 151 but we do like low tight 1/15/2016 7:49 AM 152 The tidal cycle doen't effect my visits but my favorite is getting the beach early and waiting for an afternoon high tide 1/15/2016 7:26 AM 153 I go at high tide to swim, low tide to walk 1/15/2016 6:52 AM 154 Low tide with grandchildren 1/14/2016 11:01 PM 155 like to walk as far as possible, so hiHIgh tides are lowest choice & DINNER TIMES ,( ALWAYS GOOD), BECAUSE EVERYONE GOES TO EAT! 1/14/2016 9:33 PM 156 Best is between tides 1/14/2016 9:25 PM 157 Best - between tides 1/14/2016 9:17 PM 158 For fishing, Brewster beaches aren't great for low tide.1/14/2016 8:53 PM 159 depends on the time of year and my reason for going.1/14/2016 7:47 PM 160 i try to go at mid tide 1/14/2016 7:46 PM 161 because of soft mucky sand 1/14/2016 7:41 PM 162 Best is of course at high tide 1/14/2016 7:40 PM 163 whenever schedule permits, don't have luxury of planning with the tide 1/14/2016 6:47 PM 164 Both are magical!1/14/2016 6:46 PM 165 Low tides for walking and high tides for swimming 1/14/2016 4:46 PM 166 Low tide for running, high tide for swimming.1/14/2016 4:21 PM 167 I do enjoy walking the flats at low tide on a nice day!1/14/2016 3:46 PM 168 However We like to walk the flats at low tide with our grandchildren 1/14/2016 2:57 PM 169 I love hiking the flats.1/14/2016 2:48 PM 25 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 170 in the past, however when famuly is viiting they go to crosby at ant time 1/14/2016 2:35 PM 171 Low tide for walking; high tide for swimming 1/14/2016 2:18 PM 172 Enjoy both tides.1/14/2016 12:05 PM 173 love the flats.1/14/2016 10:35 AM 174 Kids love to swim at high tide but we also like to walk and explore the flats. The heat usually wins out and target high tide in general 1/14/2016 9:20 AM 175 I do visit when high tide but not when the water is above the stairs leading to the beach.1/13/2016 3:55 PM 176 I love to visit at both high and low tide.1/13/2016 3:53 PM 177 High Tide: Boat off Beach, Low Tide: Beach 1/13/2016 1:44 PM 178 But, other household members go at low tide to walk on flats. I go to swim at high tide.1/13/2016 12:32 PM 179 It does matter, and quite a bit to me. Both tides have specific reasons why I would go to the beach.1/13/2016 11:47 AM 180 We try not to go when low tide is around noon.1/12/2016 7:26 PM 181 Although we love low tide 1/12/2016 10:05 AM 182 I do consider tide cycle, but depends what we want to do (swim: high, walk:low)1/12/2016 10:04 AM 183 Mostly go for the sun, but sometimes fishing or grandkids at low tide.1/12/2016 8:14 AM 184 Depends on what I'm planning on doing. Low tide with the kids, high tide to paddleboard.1/11/2016 7:49 PM 185 prefer low tide but unfortunately we can't control the tides 1/11/2016 4:42 PM 186 low tide for clamming and walks 1/11/2016 3:18 PM 187 We prefer high tide to swim or kayak on hot days and low tide when we want to go for an invigorating walk. We also go to drink morning coffee, have a picnic lunch or supper, watch the sun set, or to bring visitors. 1/11/2016 1:15 PM 26 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 18.70%343 23.17%425 42.64%782 39.09%717 33.86%621 36.53%670 43.51%798 45.97%843 44.27%812 Q5 What time of day are you most likely to visit the beach? Please check all that apply. Answered: 1,834 Skipped: 226 8 am or earlier 9 am 10 am 11 am Noon 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm 6 pm or later 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses 8 am or earlier 9 am 10 am 11 am Noon 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm 4 pm 27 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 32.06%588 36.91%677 Total Respondents: 1,834 #Comment Date 1 High for swimming but not otherwise.3/3/2016 11:14 AM 2 I attend Yoga on the Beach in the early mornings. Try to stay out of most dangerous sun hours. Try to catch every sunset somewhere. 2/26/2016 6:30 PM 3 before and after crowds 2/25/2016 11:50 AM 4 Worth staying for the sunset on warm nights 2/24/2016 10:48 PM 5 After work Minday thru Friday. Any time of day Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 2/24/2016 5:32 PM 6 varies with tide and company 2/24/2016 9:47 AM 7 mid day in the summer is extremely overcrowded!!!! I can't park and the beach is too full.2/23/2016 11:09 AM 8 Anytime, we especially like late afternoon and sunset.2/22/2016 5:13 PM 9 It depends on the tide.2/21/2016 12:11 PM 10 I try to swim after work as much as possible during the week.2/20/2016 10:23 PM 11 Later is hard at dusk due to the insects/noseeums/mosquitos 2/20/2016 3:22 PM 12 No particular time. Timing depends on the tide and my purpose for visiting the beach.2/20/2016 1:20 PM 13 I enjoy various times of day.2/18/2016 6:11 PM 14 Try to time visits with parking availability 2/18/2016 3:54 PM 15 this is summertime schedule - otherwise anytime of day - varying times is best approach 2/18/2016 10:30 AM 16 depends on the tide 2/18/2016 9:25 AM 17 Try to avoid hottest part of day 2/17/2016 10:23 PM 18 Depends on parking 2/17/2016 5:51 PM 19 Usually stay less than 2 hours.2/17/2016 11:10 AM 20 Too crowded other times.2/15/2016 1:05 PM 21 like Sunset 2/13/2016 11:22 AM 22 parking is always an issue at 2pm 2/12/2016 2:16 PM 23 after 6 for evening sunset 2/11/2016 1:03 PM 24 If you don't get there early there isn't any parking and sometimes have to drive to find beach time 2/10/2016 2:49 PM 25 morning before noom 2/10/2016 2:29 PM 26 Depends on the tides, and also how hot the weather is - might go earlier and later in day if a heat wave 2/10/2016 2:25 PM 27 Generally tide dependent but if not then in the afternoon 2/9/2016 11:49 AM 28 varies 2/8/2016 5:52 PM 29 Most likely to visit around the time of high tide 2/8/2016 5:22 PM 30 I like to stay the day.2/8/2016 2:30 PM 31 I avoid the high sun 2/8/2016 2:23 PM 32 Could be any time, but usually not mid-day. Depends on weather, tides and scenic conditions.2/8/2016 12:48 PM 33 I try to avoid tourists.2/8/2016 12:19 PM 34 Could be,anytime, depending on weather and tides.2/8/2016 12:04 PM 35 Usually 10am to early afternoon 2/8/2016 11:02 AM 5 pm 6 pm or later 28 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 36 I love to walk the beach in the early morning and enjoy the sunsets in the evening 2/8/2016 9:30 AM 37 Depends on the tide, we only visit for high tide except when we go clamming 2/8/2016 8:29 AM 38 Depends on when the low tide is.2/8/2016 8:25 AM 39 Any time really 2/8/2016 8:10 AM 40 For a few hours of beach time, or late in the day for sunset.2/7/2016 3:57 PM 41 One has to plan the best time to get to the beach 2/7/2016 12:32 PM 42 Depends on the tide 2/7/2016 10:01 AM 43 Because of parking issues - we tend to go later when the crowds leave 2/7/2016 9:11 AM 44 Morning on the beach and sunset in the evening 2/6/2016 11:03 AM 45 We visit the beach at various times depending upon the tides.2/6/2016 9:26 AM 46 based on availability of my time and parking 2/5/2016 9:54 AM 47 it varies 2/5/2016 6:56 AM 48 Late in the day unless we are there to walk out on the "flats"2/4/2016 3:32 PM 49 no typical time 2/3/2016 6:57 PM 50 depends on the tide, but both are enjoyable 2/3/2016 8:14 AM 51 Typically early morning, but time of day varies, depending on the tide 2/2/2016 10:37 AM 52 I go by the tides 2/1/2016 8:54 PM 53 Enjoy visiting any time of day 2/1/2016 7:05 PM 54 usually try to watch the beautiful sunset,if we can find a parking space.(miss the old parking lot)2/1/2016 6:43 PM 55 Time works around my grandsons nap time!2/1/2016 4:41 PM 56 Dog access would help 2/1/2016 8:28 AM 57 Try to avoid periods of most direct sunlight to protect from too much suv exposure.1/31/2016 11:29 PM 58 We enjoy the beach at any time of day.1/31/2016 5:27 PM 59 Whenever I can 1/31/2016 2:55 PM 60 any time depending whether I'm looking to swim (hight tide) or walk (low tide)1/31/2016 9:41 AM 61 It varies with activities. Walking is earlier. Swimming any time tide is in. Ice cream after dinner with the sunset.1/30/2016 6:59 PM 62 When it is low tide.1/30/2016 9:09 AM 63 i avoid the sun at peak times 1/30/2016 7:43 AM 64 1 PM at Breakwater to relax or plan things teaching for the next school year. Clamming...what the tides are.1/29/2016 9:37 PM 65 typically to see sunsets 1/29/2016 5:38 PM 66 usually stay 3 to 4 hours depending on high tide also walk dog early morning every day as permitted 1/29/2016 2:44 PM 67 I pretty much plan around the tides but for the most part from 10-4 during winter and dawn to dusk in the summer.1/29/2016 2:37 PM 68 After 6:00 p.m. during tourist season. Anytime before dark in the off season 1/29/2016 9:41 AM 69 Sunset on the beach is beautiful!1/28/2016 8:40 PM 70 Sunsets!1/28/2016 2:47 PM 71 Depends on the activity and the tide.1/28/2016 1:51 PM 72 High Tide 1/28/2016 1:12 PM 73 When I drive by 1/28/2016 12:53 PM 74 could be any time mid morning to mid afternoon 1/28/2016 12:43 PM 75 Anytime I can swim. I have gone at 8am infrequently and frequently after 6pm.1/28/2016 12:36 PM 76 any and all times 1/27/2016 9:41 PM 29 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 77 Depends on tide and weather 1/27/2016 3:51 PM 78 I work full time 1/27/2016 3:34 PM 79 watching sunset is an attraction 1/27/2016 11:41 AM 80 No preference 1/27/2016 11:24 AM 81 Different times 1/27/2016 11:14 AM 82 sunset 1/27/2016 10:24 AM 83 any 1/27/2016 9:15 AM 84 tide related 1/26/2016 4:49 PM 85 whenever it is high tide 1/26/2016 4:28 PM 86 Depends on the tide 1/26/2016 3:42 PM 87 It varies usuall late morning to afternoon 1/26/2016 1:33 PM 88 depends on the tide 1/26/2016 12:32 PM 89 Our days & weeks are set up around beach activities, and we enjoy all times of day.1/26/2016 11:29 AM 90 We tend to arrive about 11am and stay until about 5pm. Occasionally, we enjoy supper on the beach and stay until sunset. 1/25/2016 7:14 PM 91 Most days we leave very early in am to ensure a parking spot 1/25/2016 4:03 PM 92 There seems to be less crowds at these times. It makes for a much more enjoyable experience not to mention the parking is easier. 1/25/2016 1:24 PM 93 when the tides are right...water coming in 1/25/2016 8:05 AM 94 tide dependent 1/25/2016 7:27 AM 95 we go during the day and also for many sunsets 1/25/2016 6:05 AM 96 Noon is usually when we break for lunch 1/24/2016 10:14 PM 97 saint's landing for the day 1/24/2016 7:21 PM 98 Any time of day depending on my schedule.1/24/2016 7:06 PM 99 If I go for swimming it really depends on the tide.1/24/2016 4:14 PM 100 It depends on the tide.1/24/2016 4:10 PM 101 visit all times of day and sunsets 1/24/2016 3:16 PM 102 does depend on the tide and whether we can get a parking space!1/24/2016 2:20 PM 103 It usually is too difficult finding a parking place mid afternoon 1/24/2016 2:17 PM 104 we like to enjoy the sunset 1/24/2016 12:11 PM 105 Any time in the afternoon when it's low tide.1/23/2016 11:56 PM 106 I usually go when I am able to swim.1/23/2016 7:02 PM 107 We usually go to beach when it is low tidy between 10 am to 8 pm.1/23/2016 5:28 PM 108 We will go throughout the day, depending on when we can fit in a trip to the beach.1/23/2016 5:27 PM 109 less crowded and beautiful sunsets 1/23/2016 12:59 PM 110 Time of visit actually depends on the tide 1/23/2016 12:55 PM 111 I visit at differing times 1/23/2016 12:19 PM 112 depends on the tide 1/23/2016 11:50 AM 113 When our children were younger, we would spend longer hours at the beach. We do not at this point in our lives.1/23/2016 11:28 AM 114 No particular time but more likely in early morning and sunset.1/23/2016 10:13 AM 115 anytime of the day since I'm retired 1/22/2016 9:33 PM 30 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 116 Enjoy Yoga on the beach at 7:15 - with family and friends we go all the time.1/22/2016 7:15 PM 117 usually between the 2 hours before high and 2 hours after high 1/22/2016 5:09 PM 118 Depends on the tide 1/22/2016 3:05 PM 119 Any time dawn to dusk 1/22/2016 12:52 PM 120 would go later but the bugs are terrorists!1/22/2016 11:03 AM 121 low tide 1/22/2016 10:49 AM 122 We review the tide charts to plan our visits, so it varies through the season. We love late afternoon.1/22/2016 7:12 AM 123 Prior to high tide usually 1/22/2016 6:11 AM 124 we go to the beach are various times. Often we are there through sunset.1/21/2016 8:25 PM 125 depends on low tide 1/21/2016 4:43 PM 126 when going for a walk - check the low tide; when swimming - check the high tide 1/21/2016 3:18 PM 127 Depends on high tide 1/21/2016 2:31 PM 128 mornings too 1/21/2016 11:27 AM 129 Whenever the tide is near high, and that changes daily. I prefer to go after 3:00.1/21/2016 10:41 AM 130 Prefer when there are less people on the beach. Will go in the middle of day when grandchildren visit.1/21/2016 7:58 AM 131 n/a 1/21/2016 7:22 AM 132 Always for sunset 1/20/2016 8:22 PM 133 great place for a sunset 1/20/2016 7:19 PM 134 when schedule allows usually between 11am and sunset 1/20/2016 5:01 PM 135 any time between 11am and sunset, when schedule allows 1/20/2016 4:41 PM 136 whenever time allows 1/20/2016 2:44 PM 137 It varies depending on our schedule for the day.1/20/2016 12:45 PM 138 10am and 3pm because we can find parking. 6pm or later to watch the sunset 1/20/2016 12:11 PM 139 first thing in the morning for walks and last thing in the day for sunsets are common visits 1/20/2016 11:56 AM 140 All the time, Iam retirer 1/20/2016 11:38 AM 141 swimming, sun bathing, shellfishing, family time, walking, quiet time 1/20/2016 11:19 AM 142 generally low tide 1/20/2016 11:17 AM 143 We visit the beach during these hours to avoid the higher use hours.1/20/2016 9:18 AM 144 less crowded later in the day 1/19/2016 10:28 PM 145 Anytime depending on tides, sunsets, visitors etc.1/19/2016 6:22 PM 146 Early morning if claming at Saints Landing beach 1/19/2016 4:45 PM 147 depends on tides and what activities we have planned 1/19/2016 2:06 PM 148 Really almost any time. Off-season, I usually walk my dog and pick up trash before 8:00 AM and look for turtles after high tides. 1/19/2016 10:39 AM 149 nearly never stay the day at any beach 1/19/2016 9:57 AM 150 I'd love to visit at other times, but there's never enough parking 1/19/2016 6:34 AM 151 It depends on the day. Sometimes we go in the a.m. And return in the afternoon!1/18/2016 9:48 PM 152 Sunset 1/18/2016 5:55 PM 153 Time of visits vary depending on my schedule, morning and afternoon.1/18/2016 5:25 PM 154 we go at any and all times 1/18/2016 5:01 PM 155 I love to swim every day, so the time depends, of course, on the tide!1/18/2016 4:28 PM 31 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 156 Due to lack of parking at all beaches I find we need to get there early. Frustrating that as a year round resident I can't go to the beach when I want to, or I have to drop off my daughter and grand daughter so they can spend a few hours at the beach the couple of times a summer they come for a visit. 1/18/2016 4:13 PM 157 Would like to go in the middle of the day but parking is always a problem 1/18/2016 2:11 PM 158 Depending on tide and activities 1/18/2016 2:00 PM 159 I go to the beach really during all daylight hours for different reasons.1/18/2016 11:15 AM 160 We love sunset on the bay!1/18/2016 11:05 AM 161 time varies depending on the day 1/18/2016 10:39 AM 162 The beach is so lovely late in the day and it is much less crowded in summer 1/18/2016 10:32 AM 163 At high tide usually 1/18/2016 10:11 AM 164 Usually at high tide, but not exclusively 1/18/2016 9:52 AM 165 We use the beaches typically to walk with our dog during the off season or to drive up and eat lunch.dinner and look at the view 1/18/2016 9:07 AM 166 During the day when it is convenient 1/17/2016 6:47 PM 167 anytime 1/17/2016 4:19 PM 168 two is when the little ones want to go home and you are best suited to find a parking spot - oh, but not in 2015....1/17/2016 3:50 PM 169 only visit the beach for walking 1/17/2016 3:01 PM 170 Our intentions for the visit dertermines the hour. Little children do well with a morning beach romp. Older children enjoy the sand and water sports throughout the day. Late sun is easier on aging skin and a walk on the beach before sunset can be restorative. All last 2 or more hours. 1/17/2016 2:40 PM 171 Sunsets are special for all 1/17/2016 12:42 PM 172 early in the morning and late in the afternoon 1/17/2016 10:35 AM 173 I go back and forth. Like to walk at low tide. Go to see sun set. Go to swim and read during day 1/17/2016 8:54 AM 174 I go whenever I have free time. Not any particular pattern.1/16/2016 9:29 PM 175 kayak and swim at high tide. walk along beach at low tide 1/16/2016 8:21 PM 176 Avoid the high sun times 1/16/2016 4:02 PM 177 try to time low tide 1/16/2016 3:50 PM 178 no preference for time- we go whenever the weather is good and our schedule permits 1/16/2016 3:47 PM 179 because if u go later there are no parking spots. it would be nice to be able to go after work.1/16/2016 2:38 PM 180 We often go at high tide for swimming and low tide for walking, whenever those are 1/16/2016 12:39 PM 181 Depends on the tide 1/16/2016 12:13 PM 182 Sand flees are bad by 6:00pm 1/16/2016 12:08 PM 183 cooler and less people 1/16/2016 11:55 AM 184 at high tide or right before 1/16/2016 11:44 AM 185 no particular time 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 186 This depends on the tide. I prefer to visit the beach during, or close to high tide.1/16/2016 11:27 AM 187 would visit Breakwater at all times to enjoy the view of Cape Cod Bay 1/16/2016 11:06 AM 188 tide dependent 1/16/2016 10:29 AM 189 I go either when I want to sit and relax. I go whn I want to walk. I check the tide chart.1/16/2016 10:15 AM 190 Because parking is impossible during earlier hours 1/16/2016 10:03 AM 191 high tide 1/16/2016 6:43 AM 192 I avoid the beach in the summer. It's too hot and crowded and I don't want to pay for those two things!1/15/2016 6:06 PM 32 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 193 when the sun is either up or rising or setting....otherwise it is too packed with people 1/15/2016 5:38 PM 194 We often can be there from before lunch time all the way to sunset 1/15/2016 5:15 PM 195 We went to a few night events with friends, like stargazing and pizza sunsets 1/15/2016 4:12 PM 196 I use for Fishing, shellfishing, and recreational 1/15/2016 4:07 PM 197 tide dependent- like to kayak so try to go on in-coming tide 1/15/2016 3:26 PM 198 depending on tides 1/15/2016 2:32 PM 199 Am's for swimming - PM for watching sunset 1/15/2016 2:22 PM 200 We go at 9am or earlier to make sure we get a parking spot. After 9:30-10:00 am, there is no parking especially if it is a warm day. 1/15/2016 1:45 PM 201 depends on the tide.1/15/2016 1:17 PM 202 Or at high tide.1/15/2016 1:11 PM 203 Will also visit in late afternoon, but that is not "most likely"1/15/2016 1:09 PM 204 for swimming; whenever the high tide is; for clamming, low tide time 1/15/2016 1:07 PM 205 I tend to go earlier because if my family doesn't, we don't get a spot in the parking lot even though we are residents 1/15/2016 1:02 PM 206 around low tide for walking, preferably in the AM 1/15/2016 1:02 PM 207 Typically try to go when tide has been coming in for an hour or two and stay as it comes in 1/15/2016 12:27 PM 208 depends on tides 1/15/2016 12:26 PM 209 Really anytime, volunteer to cull oysters, clean beaches, walk, oysters in October etc.1/15/2016 10:47 AM 210 whenever low tide 1/15/2016 10:45 AM 211 Depends on tides 1/15/2016 8:21 AM 212 if flats are out, we like to go anytime 1/15/2016 7:49 AM 213 Its a 5 minute walk.1/15/2016 7:20 AM 214 After that time you can't get parking 1/15/2016 5:54 AM 215 no particular time 1/15/2016 12:09 AM 216 like to watch sunsets and after glows/so coming later when crowds have already left is fine. dinner time is graet time because they all go to EAY+T!! 1/14/2016 9:33 PM 217 Any time I can get there walks before or after work or days off with a good book 1/14/2016 9:16 PM 218 Depends on the tide!1/14/2016 7:27 PM 219 I work, I will go to the beach after 4PM 1/14/2016 6:32 PM 220 Depends on tides, season and sunrise/sunset 1/14/2016 5:08 PM 221 Depends on whether swimming or clamming or wasking 1/14/2016 4:33 PM 222 depends on the tide 1/14/2016 4:06 PM 223 Depends on the tide.1/14/2016 4:05 PM 224 Weekends anytime. Week days after 6 PM 1/14/2016 3:46 PM 225 Varies 1/14/2016 3:26 PM 226 depends on the tide 1/14/2016 3:12 PM 227 depends upon the time of low tide 1/14/2016 2:59 PM 228 I walk the beaches daily at all hours 1/14/2016 2:48 PM 229 Any daylight hours 1/14/2016 2:45 PM 230 Mostly take low tide walks but often go for sunset regardless of tide.1/14/2016 2:29 PM 231 No specific schedule 1/14/2016 1:08 PM 33 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 232 Depends on tide 1/14/2016 12:41 PM 233 also afternoons 1/14/2016 12:32 PM 234 Sunsets are wonderful from the beach.1/14/2016 10:35 AM 235 usually time it by low and high tides 1/14/2016 9:22 AM 236 most often depends on the tide 1/13/2016 8:21 PM 237 Early so as to find parking.1/13/2016 8:18 PM 238 Easier to get parking after the first 'wave' has left 1/13/2016 7:24 PM 239 But depends on tides sometime 1/13/2016 7:17 PM 240 Would choose morning or late afternoon unless low tide is midday.1/13/2016 5:50 PM 241 anytime of the day 1/13/2016 3:55 PM 242 We shoot for the afternoon and usually wait for the crowds to dissipate.1/13/2016 3:09 PM 243 Come and go throughout the day 1/13/2016 1:44 PM 244 Depends on the time of the tide 1/13/2016 11:53 AM 245 I no longer go to the beach for the day or to sit on the beach.1/13/2016 11:47 AM 246 We go from around 10 to 5 and/or we go after 6 pm to see the sunset.1/12/2016 7:26 PM 247 picnic lunch 1/12/2016 3:54 PM 248 Usually pack a picnic lunch and sit in the car watching the water and have lunch. In the pm, we will try to go to Linnell Landing as it is the best accessible beach. 1/12/2016 9:57 AM 249 Could be any time, really. Opportunistic re weather, schedule.1/12/2016 8:14 AM 250 I will frequently visit the beach to catch sunset.1/11/2016 7:50 PM 251 Mornings and evenings during the week. Midday on weekends.1/11/2016 7:49 PM 252 In the summer, after hours, out of season, anytime, especially after a storm.1/11/2016 5:38 PM 253 need to get to the beach early in hopes of finding a parking spot 1/11/2016 4:42 PM 254 See answer to #4 above. We do watch the tide and weather, and plan accordingly.1/11/2016 1:15 PM 255 And sunset!1/11/2016 12:40 PM 256 Or when ever low tide is for shellfishing 1/11/2016 12:16 PM 34 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 73.62%1,429 65.84%1,278 Q6 What activities do you, and any other person(s) you typically go with, engage in while at the beach? Please check all that apply. Answered: 1,941 Skipped: 119 Swimming Sunbathing Recreational fishing Shellfishing Kayaking/Paddli ng Boating Family time Walking Quiet time/reflection Birdwatching Yoga Picnicking Sunset watching Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Swimming Sunbathing 35 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 10.87%211 17.83%346 22.93%445 6.39%124 57.19%1,110 87.89%1,706 64.86%1,259 17.72%344 3.66%71 24.88%483 69.45%1,348 7.26%141 Total Respondents: 1,941 #Other (please specify):Date 1 Swimming in summer high tide -- view all year round -- walking 3/3/2016 11:14 AM 2 Looking for marine creatures to observe, not collect.3/3/2016 10:42 AM 3 Whenever we go to the Cape, whatever season, we always visit the beaches.2/26/2016 6:30 PM 4 Wading far out at low tide 2/26/2016 5:48 PM 5 Photography ( should have been on the list!)2/26/2016 6:46 AM 6 cleaning beach…volunteer 2/25/2016 6:25 PM 7 walk the flats 2/25/2016 11:50 AM 8 Running 2/25/2016 8:51 AM 9 Kayaking is on my list - need a kayak!2/25/2016 8:47 AM 10 Looking for crabs, etc. Ball games 2/24/2016 10:48 PM 11 Before Breakwater was changed, used to sit in car in parking lot reading and listening to the water. Very relaxing. However, that has been taken away with the high dunes and fencing that was put up. 2/24/2016 8:58 AM 12 Dog walking in the off season 2/23/2016 8:52 PM 13 Playing games in and out of the water 2/23/2016 4:01 PM 14 bocce ball at low tide 2/23/2016 3:28 PM 15 dog walking when off season 2/22/2016 12:38 PM 16 Bocce ball, wiffle ball, and other games.2/22/2016 11:10 AM 17 summer yoga classes on the beach are my favorite.2/21/2016 5:20 PM 18 Stormwatching 2/20/2016 10:23 PM 19 Wish there were a beach to take my dog to swim. We own our house that is rented year round but we use it in July while the tenants are away. No place to take my dog to swim, very discouraging. Other states have dog beaches either at certain times or all day. It would make it so much better if this were an option in Brewster! Really a disappointment for us. 2/20/2016 3:22 PM 20 reading 2/20/2016 6:48 AM 21 Citizen science - monitoring beach conditions and wildlife 2/18/2016 5:36 PM Recreational fishing Shellfishing Kayaking/Paddling Boating Family time Walking Quiet time/reflection Birdwatching Yoga Picnicking Sunset watching Other 36 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 22 ballgames/frisbee/ etc on the flats; reading 2/18/2016 10:30 AM 23 enjoy our time on the Brewster Flats 2/18/2016 6:53 AM 24 Finding sinkholes , talking to Oystermen, looking for sea creatures and explaining them to newcomers 2/15/2016 3:12 PM 25 reading 2/15/2016 2:21 PM 26 playing frisbee,or other games 2/14/2016 4:24 PM 27 looking at conditions at the beach in comparison to other beaches, public and private.2/12/2016 12:43 PM 28 walking on the flats at low tide 2/12/2016 12:40 PM 29 Photography 2/11/2016 2:30 PM 30 Drink coffee and read newspaper 2/11/2016 1:47 PM 31 Some of these are seasonal 2/11/2016 1:41 PM 32 Ha Ha quiet time in summer?! Collecting shells and building sand castles. Watching fireworks at a distance from Rock Harbor. 2/11/2016 1:03 PM 33 sit and read but stay out of the sun as much as possible 2/10/2016 2:29 PM 34 Drawing; reading 2/10/2016 2:25 PM 35 looking at sealife at low tide 2/9/2016 7:19 PM 36 Paddle boarding 2/8/2016 7:26 PM 37 Photo taking.2/8/2016 12:48 PM 38 Tidepool observing.2/7/2016 10:01 AM 39 Reading 2/5/2016 9:35 PM 40 dog walking on flats off season 2/5/2016 9:54 AM 41 Picking up shells/sea glass and playing with children 2/4/2016 5:31 PM 42 Walking mudflats; mudflat mania 2/4/2016 2:38 PM 43 beach games, cookouts, star gazing, visiting with other beachgoers,2/3/2016 8:07 PM 44 reading, writing, drawing 2/2/2016 11:50 AM 45 reading, writing 2/2/2016 11:48 AM 46 The View! All of the Cape is at your feet.2/2/2016 9:38 AM 47 The beauty of the view. Swam every day in past years and the clear water is great. Worried now about Breakwater as Consodine ditch is pouring in. 2/1/2016 3:32 PM 48 love to talk to the Oyster farmers 2/1/2016 1:43 PM 49 collecting sea creatures for salt water aquariums for an educational program 2/1/2016 10:54 AM 50 collecting sea creatures for salt water aquariums for an educational program 2/1/2016 10:53 AM 51 collecting sea creatures for salt water aquariums for an educational program 2/1/2016 10:52 AM 52 Walk my dog 2/1/2016 8:28 AM 53 digging clams 1/31/2016 11:29 PM 54 Dogwalking 1/31/2016 9:04 PM 55 Reading 1/31/2016 9:41 AM 56 Off season with the dog.1/30/2016 6:59 PM 57 Dog walking when permitted, which I wish was more frequent. There should be a dog beach area, or an hour in the morning and at night. Dogs should be allowed at least after Labor Day. This also affects rentals. 1/30/2016 9:06 AM 58 walking our dog out of season.1/29/2016 5:27 PM 37 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 59 I am disabled (have crutches cannot walk in sand) I sit in my car to watch water. You have ruined the Breakwater beach view with all that sand dune you put there. I am so disappointed that you have ruined the best thing about Brewster for me! 1/29/2016 3:57 PM 60 Due to my disability, my husband and I view the beach from our car. We used to swim, fish, kayak and bike to the beach more often than our current once a week visits. 1/29/2016 2:47 PM 61 We remain in our car since my wife is disabled.1/29/2016 2:18 PM 62 reading 1/28/2016 4:03 PM 63 looking for shells and crabs with the little kids 1/28/2016 2:20 PM 64 The parking and views is for Breakwater 1/28/2016 12:53 PM 65 Sunrise watching 1/27/2016 6:59 PM 66 Boules, Frisbee, T-ball, skimboarding, boogie boarding, shelling, photography of Brewster Flats,1/27/2016 5:13 PM 67 Dog walking when allowed--with a bag for collection!1/27/2016 4:50 PM 68 Disabled stay in car 1/27/2016 7:27 AM 69 walking my dogs 1/26/2016 5:06 PM 70 We invariably head for the portion of beach or bay that is least occupied by other beach goers.1/26/2016 11:29 AM 71 Dog walking 1/25/2016 10:14 PM 72 Beach games 1/25/2016 7:52 PM 73 Playing catch and corn hole and building sand castles with the grandchildren.1/25/2016 7:14 PM 74 sports 1/25/2016 7:03 PM 75 beachcombing 1/25/2016 5:37 PM 76 Reading 1/25/2016 3:35 PM 77 Reading 1/25/2016 3:01 PM 78 Happy times with my dog.1/25/2016 2:59 PM 79 Fireworks for the 4th 1/24/2016 10:14 PM 80 Dog walking 1/24/2016 7:06 PM 81 I just like to walk the beach.1/24/2016 4:10 PM 82 cleaning up other people's litter or after a storm 1/24/2016 2:20 PM 83 paddleboarding 1/24/2016 11:19 AM 84 frizbee and ball throwing, making sand castles and forts.1/23/2016 4:47 PM 85 metal detecting 1/23/2016 3:32 PM 86 Dog walking when acceptable 1/23/2016 1:08 PM 87 People watching, meeting up with friends, photography, reading,1/23/2016 12:55 PM 88 Family games at low tide; handball, wiffle bal!, catch. Bocce, fly kites 1/23/2016 8:06 AM 89 Bocci ball, frisbee 1/23/2016 6:39 AM 90 Running, especially running on the flats at low tide.1/22/2016 7:25 PM 91 Photography 1/22/2016 6:37 PM 92 Reading. Photography.1/22/2016 7:12 AM 93 We often visit twice a day for different reasons. Yoga in am, picnic dinner at sunset, etc.1/21/2016 5:31 PM 94 work farm 1/21/2016 4:43 PM 95 fireworks watching on 4th 0 July 1/21/2016 11:36 AM 96 photography, painting 1/21/2016 11:27 AM 97 Mostly walking 1/21/2016 7:58 AM 38 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 98 Just checking it out 1/21/2016 7:22 AM 99 have grandchildren explore tidal pools 1/20/2016 9:39 PM 100 We wish it could be dog walking for more of the year!1/20/2016 8:22 PM 101 I almost forgot. When I walked to Ocean Edge early in the morning to play tennis with a friend who is a neighbor I am appaled at all the trash on the beach. And the women do yoga surrounded by trash. I took pictures of the trash I collected and sent it to Ocean Edge management and the Brewster selectmen. After a couple of weeks and at the end of the season the situation improved. They serve food on the beach but so not collect the trash afterwards. 1/20/2016 4:48 PM 102 read 1/20/2016 12:42 PM 103 Quiet time, bird watching picknicking, beach walks, watching the children for safety.1/20/2016 11:19 AM 104 would love to be able to have just ONE beach where we could walk our dogs. JUST ONE!!! Even with restricted hours. Where else can our dogs run free? There is no better place than the flats. 1/19/2016 8:49 PM 105 Reading 1/19/2016 8:45 PM 106 Any activity!1/19/2016 6:22 PM 107 SUP 1/19/2016 5:04 PM 108 Fly electric R/C control airplanes from the path at the marsh at Crosby 1/19/2016 4:16 PM 109 would like to dog walk pre 7am, post 7pm during summer 1/19/2016 1:22 PM 110 Reading....1/19/2016 1:15 PM 111 photography 1/19/2016 10:53 AM 112 Playing in the sand 1/19/2016 9:57 AM 113 Exploring the flats with kids 1/19/2016 8:25 AM 114 Artistic inspiration and vegetative surveys.1/19/2016 8:01 AM 115 tai chi 1/19/2016 6:34 AM 116 Reading 1/18/2016 9:48 PM 117 Walking my dog in the off-season.1/18/2016 8:34 PM 118 explorying the flats 1/18/2016 7:25 PM 119 Shell gathering 1/18/2016 6:45 PM 120 treasure hunting 1/18/2016 5:32 PM 121 It would be nice to walk my dog on the beach in the summer 1/18/2016 5:25 PM 122 Walking the dogs (on a leash).1/18/2016 2:23 PM 123 Dog walking during off peak months.1/18/2016 2:12 PM 124 We liked to get a permit from the fire dept. to have a cooking beach fire at Crosby (Nickerson state land). Unfortunately that has been discontinued(: 1/18/2016 1:21 PM 125 I walk my dog on trails near the beach. We should have an area where dog walking is allowed DURING the summer!!!! 1/18/2016 11:15 AM 126 Dog walking 1/18/2016 8:07 AM 127 Dog walking 1/17/2016 9:37 PM 128 walking my dog 1/17/2016 9:18 PM 129 caring for our grandchildren 1/17/2016 7:06 PM 130 Letting our dog run and swim (off season, of course)1/17/2016 3:09 PM 131 ALL OF THE ABOVE !!!!1/17/2016 2:40 PM 132 kates ice cream time!1/17/2016 2:02 PM 133 reading/ dancing 1/17/2016 1:53 PM 134 Volleyball 1/17/2016 11:57 AM 39 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 135 photography 1/17/2016 10:35 AM 136 beachcombing with a metal detector 1/16/2016 9:10 PM 137 Stand up paddle boarding, people watching, beach badminton 1/16/2016 8:30 PM 138 I use a walker now, so it is hard to more than park and watch, or walk a short distance and sit. Pained Creek is much harder to is it now. 1/16/2016 5:05 PM 139 ball playing (volleyball, frisbee, football catch 1/16/2016 3:47 PM 140 We like to take sandwiches and drinks in the evenings.1/16/2016 2:15 PM 141 Evening sitting with friends 1/16/2016 12:54 PM 142 reading a book 1/16/2016 12:40 PM 143 We often go to see sunset during the year 1/16/2016 11:24 AM 144 dogwalking in offseason 1/16/2016 10:56 AM 145 Illegal Dog walking 1/16/2016 10:49 AM 146 A great beach for floating.1/16/2016 10:15 AM 147 Nature photography 1/16/2016 9:43 AM 148 Interactions with friends and neighbors who also walk and use beach and beach parking lot 1/16/2016 9:41 AM 149 photography, collecting beach glass/shells 1/15/2016 6:51 PM 150 I'm a wedding minister and do many weddings at the beach, usually between 4-7pm 1/15/2016 5:41 PM 151 sunrise as well as sun sets 1/15/2016 5:38 PM 152 building sand castles, flying kites, and searching for special rocks and shells 1/15/2016 5:15 PM 153 reading, playing beach games like bocce, people watching 1/15/2016 4:33 PM 154 Tidal pool wading for family 1/15/2016 2:07 PM 155 dog walking in the off season 1/15/2016 1:14 PM 156 Walking on sandbars during low tide 1/15/2016 1:09 PM 157 Paddleboarding 1/15/2016 12:41 PM 158 All manner of beach games/sports 1/15/2016 12:27 PM 159 Sunset watching would be nice BUT Can't stand the ( nats=no see ims)1/15/2016 11:48 AM 160 my grandchildren like to look for hermit crabs when the time is out 1/15/2016 11:34 AM 161 photography 1/15/2016 9:52 AM 162 beach combing 1/15/2016 9:28 AM 163 Walking with my dog. I'm surprised dog use isn't a part of this list. It's very important to a large, frustrated part of the community. 1/15/2016 8:06 AM 164 Watching the 4th of July fireworks.1/15/2016 6:52 AM 165 and add after "glow times" another 1/2 hour plus & more!1/14/2016 9:33 PM 166 Walk the dog when legal however legal.1/14/2016 8:53 PM 167 seashell and beach glass searching 1/14/2016 8:34 PM 168 relaxing and reading 1/14/2016 7:46 PM 169 Walking the flats.1/14/2016 7:36 PM 170 Walking the flats.1/14/2016 7:22 PM 171 When it is allowed, walking with the dogs 1/14/2016 5:08 PM 172 Kite flying, Frisbee, horseshoes !!1/14/2016 4:59 PM 173 socialization, dog walking, exercise 1/14/2016 4:19 PM 40 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 174 as an artist painting on our beaches is a favorite thing to do 1/14/2016 4:06 PM 175 time with friends 1/14/2016 3:49 PM 176 At age 93 I seldom go to the beach these days. My answer refer to earlier years.1/14/2016 3:36 PM 177 running 1/14/2016 3:26 PM 178 Beachcombing.1/14/2016 2:29 PM 179 reading 1/14/2016 1:55 PM 180 reading 1/14/2016 1:48 PM 181 running 1/14/2016 1:38 PM 182 seaglassing 1/14/2016 12:13 PM 183 Walking Dogs 1/14/2016 10:35 AM 184 wiffle ball, football, frisbee, etc.. hardest part is the lack of space at high tide to let the multiple families of kids run around and play like they should at the beach. So many fences and signs abutting our public beaches from private home/land owners. The beach looks like it's in handcuffs. I believe the private land rights should be moved back to the vegetation line as the high tide line is much to restrictive to the greater public, both local taxpayers and visitors alike. No on party should be able to own the beach. The Cape belongs to everyone who respects and enjoys nature, not to just the financial elite. 1/14/2016 9:20 AM 185 Volleyball, bocci, horseshoes 1/14/2016 8:46 AM 186 Walking on flats 1/13/2016 9:01 PM 187 Metal Detecting 1/13/2016 6:25 PM 188 beach boccie, corn hole 1/13/2016 5:36 PM 189 Dog walking when season allows 1/13/2016 5:25 PM 190 While I realize it's not allowed, I do occasionally take my dog out early morning onto the flats if it's low tide. It is important to me that the possibility of this use is considered in any comprehensive plan. When I first moved to Brewster 10 years ago, summer dog restrictions were only in place from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The addition of the full months of May and September to these restrictions have had a negative impact on my life in Brewster. 1/13/2016 4:25 PM 191 We like to take our dogs to the beach when and where allowed.1/13/2016 2:44 PM 192 Exploring the low-tide sands along the shore as well as outward Appreciating how the earth, water and sky come together on our watch Participating in the community as it is present in different seasons 1/13/2016 7:59 AM 193 shell and pebble collecting 1/13/2016 7:44 AM 194 Dog walking 1/12/2016 7:48 PM 195 reading, beach games ( sports or "table" games ), taking pictures 1/12/2016 7:26 PM 196 reading 1/12/2016 3:54 PM 197 dog walking in the off season 1/12/2016 2:32 PM 198 Playing catch, frisbee, etc.1/12/2016 1:13 PM 199 Just enjoying the environment while sitting on the accessible platform.1/12/2016 9:57 AM 200 dog walking 1/12/2016 6:23 AM 201 Games 1/11/2016 9:52 PM 202 Exploring the flats' wildlife, frisbee with the family 1/11/2016 7:50 PM 203 Being with friends 1/11/2016 5:38 PM 204 Dog walking, just not in the summer.1/11/2016 4:46 PM 205 Exploring sea life on the flats.1/11/2016 1:54 PM 206 Just sitting in the car watching the water!1/11/2016 12:49 PM 41 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey Q7 What do you like most about Brewster's public coastal beaches? Answered: 1,445 Skipped: 615 #Responses Date 1 Tidal flats.3/3/2016 11:21 AM 2 Clean water -- beach left natural (seaweed, etc...)3/3/2016 11:01 AM 3 The tidal drop and sand flats. The creeks.3/3/2016 10:46 AM 4 The extreme tides.3/3/2016 10:38 AM 5 Access; beauty 2/28/2016 6:27 PM 6 the openness of the flats 2/28/2016 10:41 AM 7 the quiet solitude of a walk on the flats is good way to start or end a day.2/28/2016 10:26 AM 8 open space, the flats, being able to walk of long distances.2/28/2016 9:01 AM 9 They are clean and the tide makes them always interesting 2/27/2016 2:09 PM 10 flats 2/27/2016 12:09 PM 11 Enjoying the beauty of God's creation 2/26/2016 10:26 PM 12 The Brewster Flats at low tide that provide the opportunity to walk and walk out and out is the BEST!2/26/2016 6:41 PM 13 Low Tide.2/26/2016 5:51 PM 14 everything! it's a beach!2/26/2016 3:29 PM 15 The tide going out so far, the flats 2/26/2016 2:40 PM 16 variety, ease of access, sunsets 2/26/2016 1:31 PM 17 unspoiled. quiet.2/26/2016 1:16 PM 18 Beautiful beaches. Nice to walk at low tide. Family oriented 2/26/2016 11:44 AM 19 beauty and peace 2/25/2016 11:44 PM 20 the sunsets 2/25/2016 8:44 PM 21 The warm bay water 2/25/2016 8:04 PM 22 It's natural beauty and Public access .2/25/2016 6:06 PM 23 unspoiled, natural, not just dunes, but lots of trees as you approach 2/25/2016 5:59 PM 24 Theyre in Brewster, I'm in Brewster 2/25/2016 5:28 PM 25 The vastness and beauty 2/25/2016 5:14 PM 26 Everything except the parking availability 2/25/2016 5:04 PM 27 Uncrowded, cleanliness, quiet (usually), action of the tide.2/25/2016 1:07 PM 28 The flats are great for kids - they can run for miles and are easily seen.2/25/2016 12:28 PM 29 choices 2/25/2016 12:00 PM 30 fluctuation of the tides and times when it isn't crowded 2/25/2016 10:16 AM 31 their beauty 2/25/2016 9:47 AM 32 Very easy to access before peak hours 2/25/2016 9:10 AM 33 Quiet. Not over crowded with people.2/25/2016 8:58 AM 34 Natural beauty, daily tidal changes 2/25/2016 8:49 AM 42 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 35 Rural feel - green undeveloped coastal areas No commercialization 2/24/2016 11:09 PM 36 Their accessibility, beauty, cleanliness 2/24/2016 9:45 PM 37 Searching for crabs with my daughter and the warmer water 2/24/2016 8:27 PM 38 beauty,2/24/2016 8:13 PM 39 Views from parking lots 2/24/2016 2:55 PM 40 Many choices, close to home, my children love to run on the flats 2/24/2016 2:40 PM 41 They're always clean and beautiful, and when there's not parking at one, you can travel down the road to another and have better luck parking! 2/24/2016 2:30 PM 42 The view of the cape 2/24/2016 11:08 AM 43 its beauty 2/24/2016 10:46 AM 44 Calm waters and proximity to where we live.2/24/2016 10:25 AM 45 Sunsets 2/24/2016 9:51 AM 46 Close to home 2/24/2016 6:21 AM 47 The flats 2/23/2016 11:53 PM 48 Cleanliness, quiet, beauty, accessible 2/23/2016 9:16 PM 49 I've been a Brewster resident for 20 years and at first I loved the fact that they were virtually empty. Now I just love the fact that it's 5 min from my house and I can beat almost anyone there for parking. 2/23/2016 4:05 PM 50 love the tidal variation and the relative low crowds compared to other beaches 2/23/2016 3:31 PM 51 Flats, low tide, shells, not crowded, well kept up 2/23/2016 1:15 PM 52 I love Brewster bay beaches because they're clean, quiet, safe waters to swim and beautiful sunsets at night.2/23/2016 12:55 PM 53 convience 2/23/2016 12:33 PM 54 They are beautiful and clean!2/23/2016 10:41 AM 55 They are beautiful and well kept 2/23/2016 9:34 AM 56 Calm, warmer water for younger kids. Great walking on the flats. Beautiful sunsets.2/23/2016 9:22 AM 57 The beauty 2/22/2016 5:15 PM 58 clean, natural, serene 2/22/2016 4:50 PM 59 they are quiet, you can walk forever at low tide 2/22/2016 1:24 PM 60 The flats 2/22/2016 1:21 PM 61 generally less crowded gorgeous vistas, especially at low tide 2/22/2016 12:42 PM 62 warm water and sunsets 2/22/2016 11:42 AM 63 Beauty, history, exploration, sharing the experience of low tide with visitors, photographic opportunities 2/22/2016 11:33 AM 64 calm waters, temp of the water, sun sets 2/22/2016 11:29 AM 65 Their natural beauty, the wildlife and low tide.2/22/2016 11:19 AM 66 How can you not love the ocean!2/21/2016 7:47 PM 67 tide pools, bathrooms 2/21/2016 6:32 PM 68 Unspoiled scenery at Spruce Hill, Crosby and Linnell. The beaches are clean and are not crowded. Water gets really warm in August. 2/21/2016 5:30 PM 69 The tidal flats 2/21/2016 2:29 PM 70 The beauty of the beaches, the water and the sky.2/21/2016 2:12 PM 71 cleanliness, beauty, not overcrowded, not commercial 2/21/2016 1:37 PM 72 Peaceful. Not as crowded as many beaches. More natural and not as built up. There are not many areas left like this.2/21/2016 12:42 PM 73 They are on the bay side, they are beautiful, and you can walk for a good stretch along the flats.2/21/2016 12:19 PM 43 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 74 They are not over crowded.2/21/2016 9:28 AM 75 I can walk to Ellis Landing.2/20/2016 10:26 PM 76 The low tide area, shellfish, beautiful sunsets,2/20/2016 3:29 PM 77 Simple and small. Less parking keeps crowds down.2/20/2016 3:26 PM 78 Beautiful flats. Safe surf. No sharks.2/20/2016 2:28 PM 79 Clean,not too crowded 2/20/2016 1:43 PM 80 The Flats 2/20/2016 1:25 PM 81 Being handicap, easy access to breakwater because it was close to the water.2/20/2016 11:34 AM 82 The tidal flats at low tide is number 1. But basically love everything about Brewster's beaches and in fact located to Brewster because of the beaches. 2/20/2016 10:01 AM 83 variety of beaches 2/20/2016 6:51 AM 84 Just a few minutes drive from home. Like walking the flats. Seeing the Osprey at Crosby. The view of PTown on a clear day. 2/19/2016 3:36 PM 85 beautiful sand wide beaches 2/19/2016 1:45 PM 86 Very nice beaches 2/19/2016 1:19 PM 87 peaceful, warm and calm swimming waters, bird and sea life, nice walking, marsh areas, sunset views 2/18/2016 10:54 PM 88 No cost, often not too crowded, beautiful.2/18/2016 6:24 PM 89 Beautiful access down narrow, scenic roads. Natural look and feel of beaches and surrounding areas. So different from most beaches which are all about parking lots and concession stalls. This makes Brewster so special! 2/18/2016 5:50 PM 90 They are pristine and completely natural.2/18/2016 5:18 PM 91 Their BEAUTY !!2/18/2016 5:04 PM 92 Sandy beaches & tidal flats 2/18/2016 3:59 PM 93 Brewster's beaches are the most beautiful in Massachusetts!2/18/2016 3:54 PM 94 Beautiful area 2/18/2016 12:52 PM 95 very important -Natural setting...but having toilet facility is also very helpful 2/18/2016 10:48 AM 96 Occasional solitude - Easy parking (sometimes...)2/18/2016 10:47 AM 97 They are beautiful and clean 2/18/2016 9:45 AM 98 The beauty, thewildlife, they are clean.2/18/2016 9:31 AM 99 clear waters, soft sands, ability to walk the flats out to the drop off, access up and down the beach with walks as far as Rock Harbor, beautiful sunsets; shellfishing when possible 2/18/2016 7:05 AM 100 Warmer water, at times enjoy the mud flats 2/17/2016 10:55 PM 101 Usually very clean and peaceful 2/17/2016 6:40 PM 102 Generally clean and family friendly 2/17/2016 6:03 PM 103 tidal changes 2/17/2016 3:04 PM 104 Natural setting 2/17/2016 2:42 PM 105 Cleanliness, relatively quiet, uncrowded. Low wave action allowing for swimming. The views are lovely.2/17/2016 12:49 PM 106 they are clean 2/17/2016 11:38 AM 107 Rest facilities, low tide, nice sand 2/17/2016 11:14 AM 108 Beautiful, clean, not crowded, Cape Cod Bay.2/17/2016 9:30 AM 109 We love the beaches in Brewster, especially after the second low-tide. Our beach is quiet and peaceful and rarely crowded. 2/16/2016 9:49 PM 110 Interesting animals in the flats 2/16/2016 5:08 PM 44 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 111 Clean, family friendly 2/16/2016 3:43 PM 112 Accessibility 2/16/2016 2:19 PM 113 I love walking on beach at low tide.2/16/2016 12:25 PM 114 the size and cleanliness.2/16/2016 10:42 AM 115 Sunsets 2/16/2016 10:24 AM 116 Excellent access 2/15/2016 9:40 PM 117 Their untouched beauty.2/15/2016 7:21 PM 118 The variety of the water and the sky. The casual life style. The exercise without having to exert oneself. Also the familiarity. 2/15/2016 3:38 PM 119 tidal effects 2/15/2016 3:26 PM 120 best beaches in the world! low tide is magical, high tide is peaceful, both are beautiful.2/15/2016 1:57 PM 121 Able to get away from people at Crosby - if you can find parking.2/15/2016 1:08 PM 122 clean, well kept, accessable 2/15/2016 12:22 PM 123 I live close so it is easy to go at any time.2/15/2016 9:19 AM 124 I love how they are always changing depending upon the day tide and season 2/14/2016 7:33 PM 125 Tidal flats, beauty 2/14/2016 4:57 PM 126 bayside warm water, low tide flat area for games and long walks 2/14/2016 4:34 PM 127 Beauty of cape cod bay.2/14/2016 3:27 PM 128 Since I am not a strong swimmer I avoid ocean beaches in other towns 2/14/2016 3:11 PM 129 Beach is close to parking lot. While not officially handicapped, walking far distances is sometimes a problem due to arthritis. 2/14/2016 1:01 PM 130 Easy access 2/14/2016 11:33 AM 131 Tidal flats 2/14/2016 11:29 AM 132 they are close and clean and safe and beautiful and natural and not over built and cared for 2/13/2016 3:26 PM 133 Sunsets and tidal pools 2/13/2016 3:23 PM 134 The Flats......love sitting and reflecting on my life........2/13/2016 1:32 PM 135 walking out in the water during low tide 2/13/2016 12:35 PM 136 Everything 2/13/2016 12:19 PM 137 quiet, uncrowded, the outer bar! close to home 2/13/2016 10:30 AM 138 low tide and its vastness of landscape and treasures providing an opportunity for inspiration and reflection on one's place in the universe 2/13/2016 10:02 AM 139 Quiet, warm water to swim. Flat walking 2/13/2016 9:01 AM 140 Brewster flats - ability to walk way out at low tide 2/12/2016 9:59 PM 141 They're beautiful, safe, and accessible 2/12/2016 6:16 PM 142 Love the Brewster flats 2/12/2016 2:20 PM 143 Everything. Walks, kayaking, SUPing, the view, etc 2/12/2016 2:17 PM 144 They are clean, and safe. I would prefer to be able to take my dog on beach.2/12/2016 1:51 PM 145 the variety 2/12/2016 12:50 PM 146 Gorgeous views, well cared for, small venues so not crowded 2/12/2016 8:00 AM 147 Being able to walk the flats, fish and shellfish 2/11/2016 3:15 PM 148 Clean friendly people 2/11/2016 2:32 PM 149 The views 2/11/2016 2:32 PM 45 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 150 Availability to families.2/11/2016 1:57 PM 151 Quiet time 2/11/2016 1:50 PM 152 water is warmer than atlantic side.2/11/2016 1:46 PM 153 Beautiful vista, great sand, love to walk out at low tide 2/11/2016 1:45 PM 154 They are clean and quiet when I go.2/11/2016 1:29 PM 155 Walk as far as we can at low tide.2/11/2016 1:08 PM 156 Tranquility, span of beach to walk, views 2/11/2016 10:43 AM 157 Tranquility 2/11/2016 10:19 AM 158 The tides!!2/11/2016 10:04 AM 159 Clean, access, no dogs 2/10/2016 11:26 PM 160 All are beautiful and clean. Brewster flats is a must for us to show all visitors.2/10/2016 5:15 PM 161 I really enjoy walking out on the flats, especially in the late afternoon.2/10/2016 3:46 PM 162 I really enjoy walking out on the flats, especially in the late afternoon.2/10/2016 3:40 PM 163 Warm water and smaller waves than the ocean 2/10/2016 3:02 PM 164 Clean, refreshing, can still find privacy. Relaxing. Cape as it should be.2/10/2016 2:51 PM 165 whin the kids are back in school, I can enjoy the quite 2/10/2016 2:44 PM 166 Beautiful views over the flats, fresh air, quietude (relatively few problems with cigarette smokers or loud radios)2/10/2016 2:30 PM 167 View and walk 2/10/2016 2:26 PM 168 the unique low tide with the flats exposed 2/10/2016 1:26 PM 169 Uncrowded, undisturbed.2/10/2016 11:04 AM 170 quietness, cleanliness 2/10/2016 10:09 AM 171 Water is beautiful, love the long outgoing tides, peaceful, family oriented, enjoy the birds and wildlife 2/10/2016 9:57 AM 172 Accessibility. Different conditions at high and low tides.2/10/2016 9:17 AM 173 the tidal change , the natural beauty, clean usually not too crowded 2/9/2016 7:29 PM 174 cleanliness, tidal change 2/9/2016 3:33 PM 175 proximity to my house, as well as being family friendly.2/9/2016 3:15 PM 176 Natural beauty and serenity.2/9/2016 11:47 AM 177 I love to walk on the flats.2/9/2016 11:26 AM 178 The tides....2/9/2016 10:56 AM 179 the tide is either coming or going and no matter the tide it is always clean and beautiful 2/9/2016 10:07 AM 180 clean, quiet, convenient 2/9/2016 9:56 AM 181 Beauty Great for children 2/8/2016 9:44 PM 182 Within walking distance, beaches are quiet and clean 2/8/2016 9:24 PM 183 The gorgeous sunsets and walking on the flats 2/8/2016 9:13 PM 184 Quiet, beautiful, calm, seagrass, birds and sea life.2/8/2016 8:53 PM 185 can almost always find a quiet spot 2/8/2016 8:11 PM 186 Peaceful 2/8/2016 7:48 PM 187 Close to my home 2/8/2016 7:28 PM 188 enormous flats 2/8/2016 7:02 PM 189 proximity to condo, well cared for 2/8/2016 6:00 PM 190 Clean 2/8/2016 5:25 PM 46 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 191 the serenity and ability to walk way ou at low tide as well as the views of P-town 2/8/2016 4:54 PM 192 tidal flats, high tide vs. low tide 2/8/2016 3:25 PM 193 How pristine and well-cared for they are, besides their natural, unspoiled beauty.2/8/2016 2:54 PM 194 The quietness and small gathering of fellow beach goers....and the tidal pools.2/8/2016 2:49 PM 195 Just being on them. The views, walking in the flats with friends or grandchild. watching sea life and birds, sunfish sailing, windsurfing, walking. 2/8/2016 2:44 PM 196 Low key, natural, without all the touristy beach infrastructure (just simple portable toilets; no food stand, lifeguards, changing rooms, showers etc) 2/8/2016 2:40 PM 197 They are beautiful and very well maintained. I know that storm related erosion has been problematic, especially for parking. 2/8/2016 2:38 PM 198 usually calm and free of weeds 2/8/2016 2:35 PM 199 the tide changes and views and access 2/8/2016 1:34 PM 200 Scenic, quiet, walkable.2/8/2016 12:58 PM 201 The tidal flats and the lack of crowds.2/8/2016 12:39 PM 202 They are not as crowded as some other beaches.2/8/2016 12:22 PM 203 The tides 2/8/2016 12:07 PM 204 ease of access, scenery, tidal fluctuations 2/8/2016 11:57 AM 205 I enjoy the view and appreciate the cleanliness.2/8/2016 11:56 AM 206 easy to get o and use 2/8/2016 11:09 AM 207 Clean----low tide good for kids playing 2/8/2016 11:06 AM 208 The vast sand, few rocks and the changing tides 2/8/2016 10:23 AM 209 clean, not too many people 2/8/2016 10:15 AM 210 convenience 2/8/2016 9:40 AM 211 The changing beauty of the flats.2/8/2016 9:36 AM 212 Close to home 2/8/2016 8:33 AM 213 Openness with no high rises 2/8/2016 8:30 AM 214 Easy access. Beautiful beaches.2/8/2016 8:14 AM 215 They are clean 2/8/2016 7:50 AM 216 low tides, nothing like it, gorgeous sunset 2/8/2016 1:03 AM 217 Beautiful beaches without noisy food stands or boardwalk etc.2/7/2016 9:45 PM 218 The calm water, the way the tide goes way out and the beauty 2/7/2016 4:50 PM 219 That they are public and open to all.2/7/2016 4:08 PM 220 Easy access and the beauty of each and every beach. Love the flats, too.2/7/2016 2:54 PM 221 They are not as crowded as the ocean-side beaches.2/7/2016 2:08 PM 222 Low tides, and that you can visit them year round.2/7/2016 1:27 PM 223 convenience 2/7/2016 12:33 PM 224 Natural setting, family oriented, tide change and the beautiful Brewster Flats 2/7/2016 12:05 PM 225 Scenic View 2/7/2016 10:26 AM 226 Limited parking prevents overcrowding and preserves the beaches. Brewster flats when the tide is out.2/7/2016 9:22 AM 227 Natural settings, views access.2/6/2016 11:16 PM 228 the low tide--love getting clams, sitting and reading and swimming 2/6/2016 8:46 PM 229 Low tide and the calm waters where children and families can enjoy both the water and sand 2/6/2016 8:35 PM 47 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 230 All on the bay. The sand. The view of Outer Cape. Low tide walks.2/6/2016 8:10 PM 231 Great for kids because they're gentler than the oceanside beaches. More intimate and personal atmosphere.2/6/2016 7:58 PM 232 Warm water with little drop-off and no under-tow. I grew up going to Breakwater Beach, so each visit there is like going home again. 2/6/2016 6:42 PM 233 the simplicity and freedom to walk anywhere along them.2/6/2016 6:39 PM 234 They are convenient however the parking situation is a nightmare. Also, I do not find the beaches to be clean, i.e. raked trash. 2/6/2016 4:00 PM 235 their beauty..the warm bay waters for swimming..the flats for walking 2/6/2016 1:14 PM 236 Great family beaches - flats for miles - tidepools.2/6/2016 1:06 PM 237 They are not crowded.2/6/2016 11:41 AM 238 Easy access, quiet, not too crowded, tidal changes 2/6/2016 11:08 AM 239 The beaches are beautiful and well maintained. The water is usually clean.2/6/2016 9:31 AM 240 Sunsets, feel family/person oriented 2/5/2016 9:40 PM 241 not too crowded 2/5/2016 6:01 PM 242 Beauty of the coastal flats, clean beaches, clear water, not overcrowded 2/5/2016 2:56 PM 243 the beauty of the flats 2/5/2016 2:24 PM 244 Beaches are great it's access that is a problem. Most Brewster public beaches are neighborhood beaches because only the neighbors can reach them. THERE IS NO PARKING! 2/5/2016 2:05 PM 245 The quiet time. The view of the bay and "the arm". The tides. No loud crowds.2/5/2016 2:04 PM 246 They are free and beautiful.2/5/2016 12:58 PM 247 some like Crosby's are truly beautiful 2/5/2016 12:52 PM 248 sand and water temp 2/5/2016 12:22 PM 249 Beautiful and varied.2/5/2016 11:20 AM 250 lots of little access ways proximate to neigborhoods 2/5/2016 9:57 AM 251 beauty, wildlife 2/5/2016 7:03 AM 252 Clean, pristine,2/4/2016 10:36 PM 253 the beauty, the water, spending time with my family outdoors 2/4/2016 7:42 PM 254 the beauty of the bay 2/4/2016 6:53 PM 255 love the pristine flats 2/4/2016 6:44 PM 256 Their beauty 2/4/2016 5:33 PM 257 I love the difference between high and low tide, the warm summer water, great flat walking at low and their overall beauty 2/4/2016 5:19 PM 258 They are close to where we live and usually not that crowded.2/4/2016 3:35 PM 259 uncrowded, clean, low ride,2/4/2016 3:23 PM 260 Vista and tidal flats 2/4/2016 2:45 PM 261 The unspoiled, timeless beauty of them. The land surrounding the beaches is not unnaturally altered (as some other CC town beaches for the sake of commerce for only approx. two months out of the year). Brewster's beaches are special and unique. Residents, either FT or PT, pride themselves on their quaint beach environment, and want to ensure it is maintained for many future generations; just as it exists today and always has been. Tourists come and go, and disrespect the beaches having no loyalty to them. It is the residents who are fully invested in, and care about, the welfare of our town's most precious and vulnerable land. 2/4/2016 1:17 PM 262 Not too crowded. Variations in view, thanks to tidal differences and weather.2/4/2016 12:29 PM 263 The Brewster Flats!!2/3/2016 8:10 PM 264 Serenity 2/3/2016 7:28 PM 48 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 265 Very peaceful and scenic.2/3/2016 7:07 PM 266 cleanliness and natural beauty 2/3/2016 7:04 PM 267 Dramatic difference between tides, gentle swimming 2/3/2016 6:46 PM 268 not many buildings or parking lots nearby 2/3/2016 6:14 PM 269 Short walk from parking lot to beach.2/3/2016 6:01 PM 270 Shallow, calm water for activities 2/3/2016 2:17 PM 271 Beautiful, peaceful, meet with friends, fish 2/3/2016 1:54 PM 272 They are natural 2/3/2016 1:50 PM 273 access and the number of beaches 2/3/2016 12:09 PM 274 Each beach has its own personality. Every visit is different. The vista is so expansive 2/3/2016 11:24 AM 275 Sunsets cleanliness j 2/3/2016 11:15 AM 276 Low tide for walking. Grands love exploring and catching crabs, etc.2/3/2016 11:05 AM 277 love the bay 2/3/2016 11:03 AM 278 Cleanliness and variation with both tide and seasons 2/3/2016 9:48 AM 279 Their beauty 2/3/2016 8:36 AM 280 the natural environment 2/3/2016 8:02 AM 281 All the beaches on Cape Cod have a beautiful view.2/3/2016 6:58 AM 282 Easy access to water 2/3/2016 12:11 AM 283 THey are rustic and small, thus they aren't crowded 2/2/2016 8:37 PM 284 Sunsets, Views, Swimming for All Ages, Walkability, General Ambiance 2/2/2016 7:26 PM 285 Relatively calm and easily accesible. Water clean and warm.2/2/2016 5:38 PM 286 clean and beautiful 2/2/2016 4:10 PM 287 warmer water than ocean. good for kids 2/2/2016 4:00 PM 288 peacefulness 2/2/2016 3:05 PM 289 access to the Bay.2/2/2016 12:29 PM 290 Clean. Varied. Dramatic difference between high and low tide.2/2/2016 12:23 PM 291 close to home, gentleness of the coastline, cleanliness 2/2/2016 11:53 AM 292 Beauty, cleanliness 2/2/2016 10:41 AM 293 flats 2/2/2016 10:01 AM 294 The changing tides and the ability to walk the flats.2/2/2016 9:36 AM 295 Enjoy walking on the flats;generally clean 2/1/2016 11:05 PM 296 Beauty, clean water and beaches, appreciate nature, ability to use boats or fish, visit with friends or meet people, walking on flats. 2/1/2016 9:23 PM 297 The dramatic tide changes, the flats, the sunset, clean water.2/1/2016 8:58 PM 298 Peace 2/1/2016 8:09 PM 299 Serenity,cleanliness,access 2/1/2016 7:09 PM 300 great family beach. great at low tide for walking 2/1/2016 7:01 PM 301 Their beauty and cleanliness 2/1/2016 6:39 PM 302 Less crowded 2/1/2016 5:13 PM 303 Soft sand, minimal rocks, the flats 2/1/2016 5:07 PM 304 Accessibility beauty and water temp/ small surf 2/1/2016 4:44 PM 49 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 305 Close to my house 2/1/2016 4:32 PM 306 Cleanliness 2/1/2016 4:03 PM 307 The walks at low tide and the sunsets 2/1/2016 3:56 PM 308 Sunsets and tidal flats 2/1/2016 3:13 PM 309 They are easily accesible and quiet 2/1/2016 1:52 PM 310 walking, beach glass hunting with kids, picnics and just close place to "get away"...2/1/2016 1:30 PM 311 beautiful setting 2/1/2016 12:34 PM 312 walking the flats 2/1/2016 11:10 AM 313 The beaches are more quiet and not as crowded as some of the other beaches in other towns.2/1/2016 11:01 AM 314 Able to walk out at low tide.2/1/2016 10:54 AM 315 Beauty 2/1/2016 10:46 AM 316 clear calm waters for swimming tidal flats for walking beautiful sunsets 2/1/2016 10:43 AM 317 Great safe beach for children, tidal flats and pools, clean warmer water.2/1/2016 9:03 AM 318 Low tide 2/1/2016 8:31 AM 319 tidal flats 2/1/2016 8:18 AM 320 tidal flats 2/1/2016 8:16 AM 321 Enjoy Bay side beach more than atlantic ocean side beaches. Great beaches 1/31/2016 11:52 PM 322 Lovely to walk out at low tide. Water is calm, nice for swimming.1/31/2016 9:10 PM 323 Walking the flats. Swimming where i can touch if need be. Playing in the water with my children. sunbathing on the flats. 1/31/2016 8:51 PM 324 The beauty; however, Brewster needs to re-think the quality of sand it uses as replacement due to erosion. That yucky yellow-construction grade stuff is low class and shows a definite "we're going for the lowest cost" mentality. 1/31/2016 8:15 PM 325 Calmness 1/31/2016 6:21 PM 326 That they are beautiful and available.1/31/2016 6:16 PM 327 The water is calmer than the ocean side so it is nicer for the little ones.1/31/2016 5:29 PM 328 The flats 1/31/2016 3:35 PM 329 Breakwater has the portable toilets.1/31/2016 3:03 PM 330 Clean, scenic, walking, warm water 1/31/2016 2:05 PM 331 Water and ability to walk away from crowds 1/31/2016 1:52 PM 332 everything 1/31/2016 1:31 PM 333 flats at low tide 1/31/2016 12:56 PM 334 Cleanliness, proximity to summer home, beauty, distant low tide stretches 1/31/2016 12:29 PM 335 the beauty and easy access 1/31/2016 12:18 PM 336 Softest sand and very clean 1/31/2016 10:01 AM 337 Easy Swimming (at high tide)1/31/2016 9:54 AM 338 Thier natural beauty!1/31/2016 7:06 AM 339 Their natural beauty.1/30/2016 7:28 PM 340 The largest tidal flats in the world! and the warmer water.1/30/2016 7:16 PM 341 Warmer water, the flats at low tide, sunsets 1/30/2016 6:25 PM 342 sand quality, water quality, gentle waves and shallow slope for grandchildren,1/30/2016 4:28 PM 343 Low tide 1/30/2016 3:25 PM 50 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 344 closeness 1/30/2016 3:19 PM 345 Natural beauty. Family nature of the beaches.1/30/2016 3:19 PM 346 Tide changes, sunsets, walks 1/30/2016 3:11 PM 347 They are just beautiful--we consider them "ours".f 1/30/2016 2:38 PM 348 It's a great place to bring the grandchildren to play and teach them about our environment.1/30/2016 1:24 PM 349 Parking being free at night.1/30/2016 1:21 PM 350 The tide goes way out 1/30/2016 12:55 PM 351 beauty of the tidal changes 1/30/2016 11:49 AM 352 clean, peaceful, changing tides, convenient 1/30/2016 11:18 AM 353 Close; natural setting; not crowded 1/30/2016 9:55 AM 354 Love the tides and more peaceful than other beaches 1/30/2016 9:31 AM 355 Their variety and beauty. The Brewster Flats.1/30/2016 9:29 AM 356 The Flats 1/30/2016 8:53 AM 357 Tidal flats at low tide. Walking the shoreline 1/30/2016 8:16 AM 358 the flats at low tide 1/30/2016 7:47 AM 359 Listening to conversations of tourists. My favorite.."Where did the water go?" The warm sun and free time to plan for the next school year. Upset when I work hard all school year and can't get a parking space. 1/29/2016 9:47 PM 360 the warmth of water and the variety in such a short distance 1/29/2016 5:30 PM 361 Easy access.1/29/2016 4:14 PM 362 I loved breakwater beach until you put the sand in the way of my car access view...not everyone can walk 1/29/2016 3:59 PM 363 proximity to my home, walking the flats when tide low 1/29/2016 3:32 PM 364 quiet family atmosphere usually not crowded 1/29/2016 3:14 PM 365 calm water and the flats 1/29/2016 2:55 PM 366 The natural surroundings.1/29/2016 2:52 PM 367 Scenic 1/29/2016 2:26 PM 368 tide cycles and fun for kids - lots to do and explore 1/29/2016 1:31 PM 369 Choices 1/29/2016 1:09 PM 370 People respect one another The beaches are clean, however the trash builds up and often spills over the insufficient number of receptacles. 1/29/2016 10:44 AM 371 They are in town, easily accessible when you can find parking and calm waters for swimming.1/29/2016 7:51 AM 372 Beauty, easy access,1/29/2016 6:56 AM 373 Crosby beach is clean, family oriented, tides, great location 1/28/2016 11:11 PM 374 The Brewster flats 1/28/2016 10:39 PM 375 No fees No gates or guards No tall buildings on beachfront 1/28/2016 9:11 PM 376 Their beauty!1/28/2016 8:51 PM 377 Not overly crowed 1/28/2016 8:44 PM 378 peaceful and picturesque setting. Its nature at its best 1/28/2016 7:31 PM 379 The sand, the views, the flats at low tide 1/28/2016 6:41 PM 380 The Beauty of the beaches 1/28/2016 6:15 PM 381 Flat, can watch sunset, safe 1/28/2016 4:33 PM 382 Part of Cap Cod Bay 1/28/2016 4:26 PM 51 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 383 Quiet 1/28/2016 4:11 PM 384 Peace and variety 1/28/2016 4:04 PM 385 availability,cleanliness 1/28/2016 3:27 PM 386 They are beautiful!1/28/2016 2:51 PM 387 How far out you can walk at low tide, and the changing views during the winter months 1/28/2016 2:24 PM 388 the cleanliness, the fact that they are not crowded due to the extent of the beach, the changing tides , great for small children 1/28/2016 2:12 PM 389 Proximity to residence.1/28/2016 2:09 PM 390 Beauty, warm water, calm water at times, clean 1/28/2016 2:06 PM 391 Family friendly, variety of settings, natural beauty.1/28/2016 2:00 PM 392 The views at Breakwater 1/28/2016 12:58 PM 393 being able to walk out at low tide and swimming at high tide 1/28/2016 12:53 PM 394 Brewster's beaches are beautiful and peaceful places where I feel safe and calm.1/28/2016 12:45 PM 395 they are well kept; usually quiet and not crowded 1/28/2016 11:48 AM 396 Beautiful sweet silence of the ocean environment 1/28/2016 11:42 AM 397 The ability to have family time including building sand castles, walking and exploring the flats during low tide, and swimming. 1/28/2016 11:29 AM 398 Low tide is safe for young children, not too crowded except July 4th, family friendly atmosphere, beautiful sunsets 1/28/2016 11:26 AM 399 family safe beach 1/28/2016 10:31 AM 400 view, cleanliness of the beach 1/28/2016 10:19 AM 401 The beauty of the beaches and the flats accessibility 1/28/2016 9:27 AM 402 easy access--not a long walk once I park, close to my house 1/28/2016 9:18 AM 403 The flats and the ability to walk such a long distance along the shore east to west 1/28/2016 8:28 AM 404 The peaceful nature, cleanliness, feels like home 1/27/2016 11:34 PM 405 clean clean clean 1/27/2016 9:43 PM 406 they are there.1/27/2016 8:22 PM 407 crowded 1/27/2016 7:46 PM 408 Peace and quiet 1/27/2016 7:04 PM 409 small, local and natural 1/27/2016 7:00 PM 410 The unspoiled natural beauty at high and low tide year round.1/27/2016 5:13 PM 411 low tides, good for walking and swimming 1/27/2016 5:12 PM 412 The flats are wonderful when the tide is out. But watching the birds is always enjoyable.1/27/2016 5:07 PM 413 Walking in the off season when there aren't many people there.1/27/2016 4:53 PM 414 The flats 1/27/2016 3:41 PM 415 low tide 1/27/2016 3:40 PM 416 The serenity at low tide 1/27/2016 3:39 PM 417 Not too crowded, easy access, less windy than other Cape beaches, gentle water, great place to walk, changeability with the tides. 1/27/2016 3:22 PM 418 I can only talk about Breakwater beach, it is the only one where I can drive up to and take my husband 1/27/2016 3:12 PM 419 Warmer water temperature ease of walking light surf 1/27/2016 3:10 PM 420 flats @ low tide 1/27/2016 2:28 PM 421 low tide 1/27/2016 2:27 PM 52 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 422 They are safe and family friendly 1/27/2016 2:02 PM 423 When it is quiet!1/27/2016 2:01 PM 424 Watching sunset 1/27/2016 1:59 PM 425 small and family oriented 1/27/2016 1:55 PM 426 The flats and the warm water 1/27/2016 1:54 PM 427 proximity to home 1/27/2016 1:51 PM 428 easy access, clean beaches, not crowded 1/27/2016 1:45 PM 429 I've been going since I was a baby and I'm 55 now. Just love Brewster beaches.1/27/2016 1:03 PM 430 The beach is always very clean and the water is also generally clear (very few times is there an algae or seaweed presence). 1/27/2016 12:12 PM 431 Clean and without any commercial development 1/27/2016 12:06 PM 432 Close by, a five minute car ride. No big waves, so swimable. Very accessible from car to beach.1/27/2016 11:54 AM 433 walking distance from my house 1/27/2016 11:48 AM 434 Beauty and cleanliness 1/27/2016 11:38 AM 435 The absence of "amenities" like toilets, trash cans, signs, boardwalks, racks, buildings, lifeguards, cameras, fences and dogs 1/27/2016 11:26 AM 436 The absence of "amenities" like toilets, trash cans, signs, boardwalks, racks, buildings, lifeguards, cameras, fences and dogs. 1/27/2016 11:19 AM 437 Tidal changes, being able to walk out at low tide, water quality, clean, and relatively quiet.1/27/2016 10:52 AM 438 Quaint, small,1/27/2016 9:18 AM 439 clean close to home 1/27/2016 6:48 AM 440 tide variability 1/26/2016 8:50 PM 441 The sand flats and the sunsets 1/26/2016 8:47 PM 442 unspoiled, natural setting 1/26/2016 7:53 PM 443 Clean and close to home.1/26/2016 7:01 PM 444 the flats at low tide 1/26/2016 6:10 PM 445 Easy access for me. Nature at its best.1/26/2016 5:46 PM 446 beauty, quiet, great for paddle-boarding, safe for little children 1/26/2016 5:42 PM 447 Flats, safety, calm waters, convenience 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 448 The unspoiled beauty especially in the off seasons.1/26/2016 5:09 PM 449 close to my home, walking distance to several beaches 1/26/2016 4:52 PM 450 lack of crowds 1/26/2016 4:51 PM 451 proximity to house, fishing, sunsets, wildlife 1/26/2016 4:38 PM 452 Bayside calm waters, less sharks Great birdwatching 1/26/2016 4:37 PM 453 the beauty and warm water 1/26/2016 4:24 PM 454 Hard to pick 1 thing. not overcrowded most of the time 1/26/2016 4:05 PM 455 The fact that they are not as well known as other Cape beaches 1/26/2016 3:44 PM 456 scenic and quiet 1/26/2016 3:36 PM 457 The ability to walk at low tide with my grandchildren to explore the sea life it the tidal pools.1/26/2016 3:09 PM 458 Close to home 1/26/2016 2:48 PM 459 Close to my home 1/26/2016 2:41 PM 460 Walking and observing/enjoying the changing tides.1/26/2016 1:54 PM 53 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 461 Clean swimming, walking low tide tomes 1/26/2016 1:37 PM 462 the beauty, water temperature, usually uncrowded, convenience from my home 1/26/2016 1:36 PM 463 Calmness, closeness, cleanliness,1/26/2016 12:41 PM 464 Brewster has beautifully clean salt water and beaches. Each bayside beach has unique features (eg. sand bars, beach expanses, viewsheds, solitude) that we seek out depending on our mood and desires of our occasional guests. 1/26/2016 11:44 AM 465 Low tide with calm water is great for young kids, they love the little fish, hermit crabs and other sea life. The calm waters at either tide level is great for boating. 1/26/2016 10:37 AM 466 Feels noncommercialized 1/26/2016 10:33 AM 467 Their beauty, the temperature of the water 1/26/2016 10:23 AM 468 natural beauty, changing scene, view of the bay 1/26/2016 10:06 AM 469 The beaches are usually not crowed. They are clean. I love the fact that there is such a large expanse of beaches for walking. 1/26/2016 9:45 AM 470 soft sand, tide goes out so you can walk out to the water line.1/26/2016 9:17 AM 471 Not Crowded 1/26/2016 9:06 AM 472 Close proximity to residence;warm water;flat sandy bottoms;less crowded than south side beaches 1/26/2016 8:50 AM 473 I love walking on the flats and I do walk almost every day!!!!!1/26/2016 8:29 AM 474 good sand 1/26/2016 8:16 AM 475 Natural beauty. Available bathroom. Close to my hse. Access.1/26/2016 8:13 AM 476 The flats and the sunsets 1/26/2016 5:12 AM 477 They are clean, quiet and beautiful. Very natural with no distractions 1/25/2016 10:42 PM 478 Brewster flats 1/25/2016 10:19 PM 479 mud flats, wide open spaces to walk and play 1/25/2016 9:48 PM 480 The mile tide 1/25/2016 7:54 PM 481 The beauty, the peace and the memories over the last 25 years.1/25/2016 7:19 PM 482 sand quality, lack of crowds 1/25/2016 7:19 PM 483 wide walking expanse, natural beauty, warmth 1/25/2016 7:07 PM 484 The beaches are clean and people are respectful of the beach and people around them. Low tide, shellfishing and a place to relax. 1/25/2016 6:55 PM 485 Clean water, clean beach, clean parking lot 1/25/2016 6:17 PM 486 Close to my home 1/25/2016 5:44 PM 487 Tidal changes 1/25/2016 5:40 PM 488 I used to love to be able to drive up to Breakwater in the winter and watch the sunset or the high tide.1/25/2016 4:45 PM 489 They are not overcrowded and the low tide is unique 1/25/2016 4:31 PM 490 the calm and peacefulness as well as small crowd 1/25/2016 4:29 PM 491 We think the brewster beaches are nice, clean and no hassle Easy to find 1/25/2016 4:10 PM 492 Scenery and location to where we live 1/25/2016 3:42 PM 493 Easy access. Pleasant and relaxing.1/25/2016 3:39 PM 494 the flats and going shellfishing.1/25/2016 3:32 PM 495 Less crowded, relatively quiet and peaceful. Able to really swim and enjoy nature.1/25/2016 3:24 PM 496 I like the tide changes,sandbars, calm water. They're beautiful beaches.1/25/2016 3:12 PM 497 The water, the sand and the sky.1/25/2016 3:03 PM 498 Non-commercial 1/25/2016 2:46 PM 54 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 499 Close, clean and accessible,1/25/2016 1:50 PM 500 beauty,tranquility and fun 1/25/2016 1:32 PM 501 Their beauty! Proximity!1/25/2016 1:28 PM 502 Walking way out at low tide.1/25/2016 1:13 PM 503 Several options on beaches so we do not always have to go to the same beach each time.1/25/2016 12:05 PM 504 beautiful place to walk at low tide 1/25/2016 11:59 AM 505 Tranquility 1/25/2016 10:59 AM 506 Solitude,beauty,quality 1/25/2016 10:34 AM 507 Their cleanliness and easy access.1/25/2016 9:08 AM 508 Easy access, family friendly, bay side, flats, soft sand,1/25/2016 8:38 AM 509 Walking the flats...warmer water if afternoon high tide 1/25/2016 8:08 AM 510 Beautiful views, along with the amazing tidal experience that provides a unique opportunity for families to play safely on the beach. 1/25/2016 7:58 AM 511 nature 1/25/2016 7:30 AM 512 Parking and being able to see the view 1/25/2016 6:21 AM 513 Cleanliness and access are excellent 1/24/2016 10:21 PM 514 The natural beauty. Walking along the flats at low tide.1/24/2016 8:12 PM 515 clean beaches, long beaches and not that crowded, plenty of space to park 1/24/2016 7:34 PM 516 when beach fires were permitted 1/24/2016 7:30 PM 517 Open space 1/24/2016 7:22 PM 518 That they are not too crowded Brewster flats at low tide for walking 1/24/2016 7:17 PM 519 beauty and closeness to our home 1/24/2016 7:16 PM 520 Their beauty, the flats, the sand is great, the weather is stable, the diversity in their characters, the easy access.1/24/2016 7:14 PM 521 Low tide- exploring the water and walking High tide- swimming, kayaking, paddle board Sun sets 1/24/2016 7:02 PM 522 They're beautiful and safe 1/24/2016 6:16 PM 523 They are family friendly and have a wide spa se at low tide.1/24/2016 4:52 PM 524 In season: yoga on the beach and swimming. Off season: walking with dog, shellfishing,1/24/2016 4:20 PM 525 the beach is clean and I enjoy walking in early am or pm depending on the tide.1/24/2016 4:15 PM 526 access at low tide 1/24/2016 3:41 PM 527 They are beautiful.1/24/2016 3:39 PM 528 A time when I could actually get on one.1/24/2016 3:37 PM 529 easy access, clean, always beautiful 1/24/2016 3:30 PM 530 beauty,peace, warm water,1/24/2016 2:53 PM 531 The Flats!!!1/24/2016 2:25 PM 532 I love low tide for walking. Linnell is great because there is a deck/platform and it is simple access to the beach. My body appreciates that! 1/24/2016 2:23 PM 533 Am always fascinated by low tide. Great places to view sunsets. Never seems to be overcrowded.1/24/2016 2:09 PM 534 Sunset - Cost for residents. Proximity to my housel 1/24/2016 1:50 PM 535 great for walking 1/24/2016 1:48 PM 536 the beauty 1/24/2016 1:31 PM 537 The sometimes large different beaches available at different tides - flats, high tide, etc. make for great exploring 1/24/2016 12:54 PM 55 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 538 Warm water, soft sand 1/24/2016 12:26 PM 539 That they are clean and when the tide is out, the sand is flat and easy to walk or jog on 1/24/2016 12:12 PM 540 you can walk way out in the bay during low tide 1/24/2016 12:09 PM 541 Their beauty 1/24/2016 11:46 AM 542 Their natural settings and parking by stickers not attendants 1/24/2016 11:42 AM 543 beautiful sand, dramatic differences in tides so always changing, clean water, calm water 1/24/2016 11:27 AM 544 view expanse well kept 1/24/2016 11:21 AM 545 Ready access, available parking (after 5PM), cleanliness 1/24/2016 11:20 AM 546 We like that the beach is close to or residence as well as the calm, non tourist atmosphere unlike Nauset or Coast Guard 1/24/2016 11:19 AM 547 close to home. Peacefull after 5 pm 1/24/2016 10:55 AM 548 they are peaceful, no loud music or excessive noise or commotion, easy access 1/24/2016 10:51 AM 549 Beautiful and open so you can take long walks all along the shore 1/24/2016 10:42 AM 550 clean beaches, clean water, fairly uncrowded, and reasonable cost for a beach sticker 1/24/2016 10:20 AM 551 I like that the Breakwater beach was easy access with young children. You could stay for a short time, and it was easy to get on and off the beach. We also loved in the winter...we would get coffee and sit in the car at Breakwater and just watch the waves, and the sunset. 1/24/2016 9:55 AM 552 Pristine conditions. Not over crowded 1/24/2016 9:20 AM 553 proximity to my home 1/24/2016 8:42 AM 554 Access is good, clean, spacious, best visited off season 1/24/2016 8:37 AM 555 ocean swimming 1/24/2016 7:14 AM 556 At low tide, you can walk for miles and miles.1/24/2016 12:00 AM 557 They are quiet and peaceful. I also love the flats!1/23/2016 9:52 PM 558 Easy to get to. Never too crowded 1/23/2016 9:36 PM 559 the quiet and lack of crowding at Crosby in the late afternoon and the evening (and presence of wildlife) and the same with Breakwater in the evening 1/23/2016 9:19 PM 560 Baywater 1/23/2016 7:12 PM 561 high tide and low tide and the difference between the two 1/23/2016 6:33 PM 562 I only went once to the Bay as a child near my aunt's house. 42 years old now, but looking forward to discovering the beaches here. Grew up summers in Chatham 1/23/2016 6:30 PM 563 The Sunset !!!!! with Wine and cheese !!!1/23/2016 6:02 PM 564 Shell fishing and the tidal flat.1/23/2016 5:35 PM 565 We enjoy the convenience of their locations and the quiet mornings. The beaches are rarely overcrowded, compared to ocean beaches. 1/23/2016 5:34 PM 566 The interesting and ever-changing landscape based on tides and changes due to the seasons.1/23/2016 5:23 PM 567 The change in tides 1/23/2016 5:22 PM 568 The beauty of the dunes and water.1/23/2016 5:11 PM 569 Cleanliness 1/23/2016 4:56 PM 570 Clean,1/23/2016 4:42 PM 571 The beauty. The lack of crowds. The flats 1/23/2016 4:17 PM 572 Being able to take long walks.1/23/2016 4:15 PM 573 Numerous access points. Wide flats.1/23/2016 3:54 PM 574 I love the Flats and they are unique. relatively quiet even in the summer 1/23/2016 3:51 PM 56 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 575 They are beautiful but Brewster does not provide adequate parking.1/23/2016 3:37 PM 576 QUIET 1/23/2016 3:36 PM 577 they are very pretty and suitable for children 1/23/2016 3:15 PM 578 easy to access 1/23/2016 3:00 PM 579 The beauty regardless of the time of tide - low tide has as much to offer as high tide. Love the summer sunsets!1/23/2016 2:43 PM 580 The beauty and natural qualities, the transition from upland to marshes to dunes, the peace and quiet 1/23/2016 2:30 PM 581 These beaches are not busy, this is what attracts my family to Brewster.1/23/2016 2:24 PM 582 beautiful 1/23/2016 2:16 PM 583 The beaches are quiet and the water is calm. We enjoy the wildlife.1/23/2016 2:09 PM 584 Changing scenery with every visit 1/23/2016 1:14 PM 585 Beauty, light, animal life 1/23/2016 1:11 PM 586 clean sand, usually lack of seaweed, ample space on beach itself.1/23/2016 1:04 PM 587 Flats, open stretches, no dogs allowed times and areas 1/23/2016 12:51 PM 588 not too crowded 1/23/2016 12:50 PM 589 Sunsets,walking the flats, lack of crowds and commercialism.1/23/2016 12:48 PM 590 Proximity 1/23/2016 12:33 PM 591 the flats 1/23/2016 12:28 PM 592 love the sunsets 1/23/2016 12:26 PM 593 beautiful, clean 1/23/2016 11:53 AM 594 Changing tides, scenic beauty, ease of access.1/23/2016 11:31 AM 595 Quiet nature . Not crowded .1/23/2016 11:10 AM 596 The huge fluctuations in tides and the ability to walk forever at low tide. The are also very child friendly (we have 2 small granddaughters). 1/23/2016 10:46 AM 597 that they are quiet a 1/23/2016 10:43 AM 598 The Flats 1/23/2016 10:43 AM 599 The flats at low tide 1/23/2016 10:41 AM 600 Beautiful and less crowded than other public beaches on the cape.1/23/2016 10:22 AM 601 The extreme tidal differences and views. Nice for swimming at high tide, walking on flats at low, and views from beach at all times/tides. 1/23/2016 9:32 AM 602 Quiet and scenic 1/23/2016 8:20 AM 603 Natural settings, walkways to the beach. Portable bathrooms available, cleanliness from trash , and the awesome Brewster flats. 1/23/2016 8:18 AM 604 The tide cycles, the ability to do many different things 1/23/2016 6:43 AM 605 I love walking the sand flats!1/22/2016 10:37 PM 606 Clean, friendly, enjoyable 1/22/2016 10:00 PM 607 clean, easy access, not many people, quite, no commercial buildings (food stands, etc.), small parking lot so you don't get tons of people. 1/22/2016 9:43 PM 608 Solitude and low tide walks!1/22/2016 9:38 PM 609 walkingthe flats 1/22/2016 9:31 PM 610 The bay beach at low tide allows children tide pools and a expanded beach area to play on.1/22/2016 9:29 PM 611 prefer them in the offseason but in summer walking the flats 1/22/2016 9:26 PM 612 Cleanliness, easy access , few crowds.1/22/2016 9:07 PM 57 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 613 The flats. Shellfishing, especially on the far edges of the flats. Sunsets at Paines Creek.1/22/2016 7:36 PM 614 Beauty and nature both sea and sky 1/22/2016 7:26 PM 615 Preservation and small crowds 1/22/2016 7:18 PM 616 Seabirds. The flats are key. It's beautiful out there. And the jettys.1/22/2016 6:41 PM 617 I enjoy the calmness of the bayside waters.1/22/2016 6:24 PM 618 When they aren't overly crowded they are beautiful, fun for families, and a great place to relax and read, cool off on hot days 1/22/2016 6:15 PM 619 I like the natural sand. DO NOT like the replacement sand that is dumped. AWFUL.1/22/2016 5:16 PM 620 Easy access, close to home, inexpensive, good for kids 1/22/2016 5:00 PM 621 always changing with the tides 1/22/2016 4:36 PM 622 They are accessible and clean and interesting.1/22/2016 3:48 PM 623 Walking out at low tide. Variety of available beaches. Not having to drive far. Cleanliness of beaches. Easy access.1/22/2016 2:45 PM 624 their beauty 1/22/2016 2:17 PM 625 Solitude low tide most everything 1/22/2016 2:06 PM 626 Surf is conducive for children to swim, collecting shells at low tide.1/22/2016 1:59 PM 627 Walking at low tide 1/22/2016 1:17 PM 628 The tranquility and beauty of the area.1/22/2016 1:15 PM 629 Calm and quiet and clean 1/22/2016 1:13 PM 630 quiet, unspoiled, how far out the beach goes at low tide 1/22/2016 12:59 PM 631 They are easily accessible (although parking is often a problem).1/22/2016 12:30 PM 632 tranquility 1/22/2016 12:28 PM 633 Great for kids 1/22/2016 11:42 AM 634 THE BEAUTY AND PEACEFULNESS 1/22/2016 11:30 AM 635 Close to my home, ability to park close to beach, room to set up my beach chair 1/22/2016 11:29 AM 636 Swimming and walking on the beach & flats 1/22/2016 11:18 AM 637 Quiet, undeveloped, peaceful, beauty of nature 1/22/2016 11:14 AM 638 love the consistency of the sand, and like the softer side of the cape.1/22/2016 11:07 AM 639 They are beautiful and clean 1/22/2016 10:50 AM 640 shellfishing 1/22/2016 10:50 AM 641 shellfishing 1/22/2016 10:47 AM 642 Close to Point of Rocks Beach 1/22/2016 10:35 AM 643 Family oriented.1/22/2016 10:30 AM 644 Bay beaches - walking on the tidal flats - fun for grandchildren visiting - calmer waters 1/22/2016 9:04 AM 645 small in size. flats at low tide 1/22/2016 8:30 AM 646 great for walking and playing with grandkids 1/22/2016 8:06 AM 647 Small and quiet 1/22/2016 7:33 AM 648 The tidal flats. Also, the dune walks.1/22/2016 7:19 AM 649 Proximity to my home. Able to take my dog to the beach off season Beauty 1/22/2016 6:19 AM 650 Long walks on many of the beaches. The vast differences between high & low tide-visual, walkability, swimming, photographic, etc. 1/21/2016 9:13 PM 58 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 651 the beach is great for all ages given the lack of waves. We really LOVED the ability to get a permit for a fire at crosby. It was a great way to wind down with family and friends after the sunset. VERY disappointed that it was stopped last season. 1/21/2016 8:31 PM 652 The flats and qukietness.1/21/2016 7:59 PM 653 Relaxing, invigorating, always revealing themselves and revealing me 1/21/2016 7:52 PM 654 Lots of them to choose from.1/21/2016 7:35 PM 655 cleanlinest long coastline 1/21/2016 7:09 PM 656 Parking easy; bathrooms accessible, beaches clean 1/21/2016 6:27 PM 657 They are not far from my home, and I've enjoyed them since 1968.1/21/2016 6:04 PM 658 They are remarkable at any time of day, any tide height. Tide pools, kayaking, swimming, wwalking,beach reading are top favorites. 1/21/2016 5:39 PM 659 The beauty. The fine water. The cleanliness.1/21/2016 5:09 PM 660 scenic and interaction with people 1/21/2016 4:48 PM 661 the beauty of the setting especially at low tide 1/21/2016 4:28 PM 662 Walking at low tide 1/21/2016 4:21 PM 663 warmer water; flat for walking; convenient 1/21/2016 3:22 PM 664 Serenity and lack of crowds 1/21/2016 3:21 PM 665 How peaceful and beautiful they are. Kids love the sea life.1/21/2016 3:08 PM 666 They are pristine 1/21/2016 3:06 PM 667 exploring the flats and tide pools, close to home 1/21/2016 2:51 PM 668 Child friendly and clean. Walkable.1/21/2016 2:37 PM 669 The changing of the tides. Lots of families on the beach. There is plenty of sand for everyone.1/21/2016 2:37 PM 670 Everything 1/21/2016 2:20 PM 671 Easy access to pristine beaches.1/21/2016 2:00 PM 672 Seagrass, ebb and flow of the tide, not too crowded.1/21/2016 1:39 PM 673 The views which have been severely compromised by the resiliency project 1/21/2016 1:31 PM 674 Handicap access at linnell. Boardwalk. Walking flats at low tide.1/21/2016 1:14 PM 675 The tides 1/21/2016 1:08 PM 676 Beauty and broad view of the Bay 1/21/2016 1:01 PM 677 views and long walks 1/21/2016 12:58 PM 678 Access 1/21/2016 12:28 PM 679 small, clean, pretty 1/21/2016 12:18 PM 680 HOW CLEAN THEY ARE AND CLOSENESS TO HOME 1/21/2016 11:59 AM 681 Nearness, small scale, tidal flats 1/21/2016 11:58 AM 682 The everchanging views of Cape Cod Bay, and the different perspectives at different tides 1/21/2016 11:56 AM 683 The variety. Low and high tides. One is good for walking and the other for swimming and boating. There's always a breeze! 1/21/2016 11:48 AM 684 Not overly crowded 1/21/2016 11:39 AM 685 clean and beautiful 1/21/2016 11:33 AM 686 the freedom, the beauty, the breezes 1/21/2016 11:31 AM 687 Natural beauty & tidal actions 1/21/2016 11:25 AM 688 The peacefulness and natural beauty, as well as the safety for small children to play in shallow water and catch crabs 1/21/2016 11:24 AM 59 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 689 the serenity, the beauty, the ability to walk the beaches all year around, the easy access, the parking,1/21/2016 11:15 AM 690 Less crowded than ocean beaches. The serenity and great views 1/21/2016 11:15 AM 691 Viewing the water from a car 1/21/2016 11:11 AM 692 Easy access from my home--less than a mile 1/21/2016 10:51 AM 693 I love swimming in the Bay. I like that the beach I go to is clean.1/21/2016 10:48 AM 694 Beautiful vistas, clean beaches and water, public portajohn, ice cream man!1/21/2016 10:43 AM 695 Accessable, clean 1/21/2016 10:33 AM 696 Convenient for sunbathing, swimming, reading, walking.1/21/2016 10:32 AM 697 sandy beach, calm waters, my house is on the bay side,beautiful sunsets, gorgeous views 1/21/2016 10:27 AM 698 Relatively uncrowded. Ability to walk and explore and low tide.1/21/2016 10:10 AM 699 Quiet. Able to swim, kayak and walk the flats.1/21/2016 10:08 AM 700 Beauty. Accessibility. Safety for young (and not young) children. Familiarity (I have been going there my whole life, >70 years) 1/21/2016 9:53 AM 701 That the tides rise and fall so greatly.1/21/2016 9:50 AM 702 I can walk for miles during low tide.1/21/2016 9:19 AM 703 Beauty, cleanliness, no-dog policy 1/21/2016 9:16 AM 704 The broads, the view 1/21/2016 8:58 AM 705 The scenery 1/21/2016 8:57 AM 706 the flats, the changes in the tides, Wind out of the north off the bay. watching the birds. no motor boats near shore 1/21/2016 8:51 AM 707 Calm water, safe for the kids 1/21/2016 8:46 AM 708 beauty; solice; cleanliness 1/21/2016 8:43 AM 709 Close to our house & natural beauty; Would love to shellfish but don't know where to get clams in Brewster 1/21/2016 8:29 AM 710 Beautiful beaches and diverse visits due to tide changes. Love the sunsets!1/21/2016 8:23 AM 711 Clean, quiet and normally not too crowded.1/21/2016 8:06 AM 712 Clean, quiet, beautiful view 1/21/2016 8:01 AM 713 sandy 1/21/2016 7:54 AM 714 Close, family oriented, ever changing colors.1/21/2016 7:42 AM 715 The quiet and the different civilities available 1/21/2016 7:12 AM 716 They are pristine, great for kids, grandchildren.1/21/2016 7:02 AM 717 long expanses for walking along beach or out into low tide shallow waters 1/20/2016 9:42 PM 718 Quiet, easy to access 1/20/2016 8:25 PM 719 Lack of crowds, close to home 1/20/2016 7:46 PM 720 They are small and not crowded. The view from any angle is gorgeous.1/20/2016 7:25 PM 721 clear water - clean beaches - recreation area at low tides 1/20/2016 6:03 PM 722 the water 1/20/2016 5:51 PM 723 Access and cleanliness 1/20/2016 5:34 PM 724 The Flats and the calm waters at high tide.1/20/2016 5:29 PM 725 easy access, close 1/20/2016 5:06 PM 726 I love it that we have both high tide and low tide. Brewster is a perfect location. It is too bad we have these jetties which are causing so much erosion. 1/20/2016 4:55 PM 727 easy access, close to home 1/20/2016 4:47 PM 60 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 728 quaint 1/20/2016 4:13 PM 729 They are clean and safe for children.1/20/2016 4:12 PM 730 vista, access 1/20/2016 3:21 PM 731 they are in brewster 1/20/2016 2:48 PM 732 bay side as opposed to the rougher waters on the oceanside, other than that not much.1/20/2016 2:37 PM 733 nothing much to like.1/20/2016 2:21 PM 734 tide change 1/20/2016 2:07 PM 735 close to our house Can swim at high tide 1/20/2016 1:16 PM 736 Beauty and closeness 1/20/2016 1:03 PM 737 Their beauty and the piece that it gives us.1/20/2016 12:55 PM 738 Brewster's beaches are sandy and beautiful 1/20/2016 12:45 PM 739 The beauty, serenity, and that the tides go out so far for more flats to walk on, and explore tidle pools.1/20/2016 12:26 PM 740 clean flat stretches of soft sand 1/20/2016 12:26 PM 741 Crosby Landing short trip from our house beautiful beach, always clean, Sunsets 1/20/2016 12:20 PM 742 kid friendly walking the flats at low tide clean 1/20/2016 12:20 PM 743 Calm waters, beautiful views 1/20/2016 12:03 PM 744 the large expanse of beach at low tide 1/20/2016 12:02 PM 745 East Access 1/20/2016 11:49 AM 746 everything 1/20/2016 11:38 AM 747 Safety is tops, children love all Brewster beaches 1/20/2016 11:30 AM 748 Walking the flats. The quiet - lack of crowds.1/20/2016 11:27 AM 749 The flats 1/20/2016 11:27 AM 750 easy access, unique Brewster Flats 1/20/2016 11:20 AM 751 quality of the sand sunsets vistas quietness 1/20/2016 11:18 AM 752 That we have so many wonderful places to visit. That they are each unique. And, that they offer such beauty. We are feel they directly impact the value of Brewster living, our homes and our community mentality. If even one were gone today, we would begin to experience a negative impact. They are a large irreplaceable part of the fabric of Brewster. 1/20/2016 11:18 AM 753 I don't like the fact that there is not enough parking at any of bayside landings.1/20/2016 11:15 AM 754 The tidal flats - I can walk straight out towards the horizon.1/20/2016 10:58 AM 755 clean 1/20/2016 10:19 AM 756 walking way out into the bay at low tide in search of shells and interesting pebbles 1/20/2016 10:04 AM 757 Their diversity 1/20/2016 9:43 AM 758 the flats rock, but always bring a compass!1/20/2016 9:41 AM 759 The flats!1/20/2016 9:40 AM 760 Clean, peaceful, natural, convenient.1/20/2016 9:37 AM 761 They are close to my home.1/20/2016 9:33 AM 762 Everything 1/20/2016 9:29 AM 763 peacefulness 1/20/2016 8:22 AM 764 clean 1/20/2016 8:15 AM 765 They are beautiful 1/20/2016 8:15 AM 766 the flats 1/20/2016 8:06 AM 61 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 767 The flats!1/20/2016 7:50 AM 768 multiple options, variety of physical configurations 1/20/2016 7:47 AM 769 Lots of sand and shallow water at low tides 1/20/2016 7:35 AM 770 Uncrowded relaxation and convenience to my home.1/20/2016 7:15 AM 771 Warm water, salt flats.1/20/2016 5:29 AM 772 scenic beauty and flats great for grandkids 1/19/2016 11:23 PM 773 Calm water, nice for children.1/19/2016 11:04 PM 774 Close to home and love to walk the 1/19/2016 10:52 PM 775 Sunset 1/19/2016 10:41 PM 776 more then one beach to select from clean 1/19/2016 10:31 PM 777 We like the sand, the beautiful shoreline, family atmosphere and the the cleanliness of the water.1/19/2016 10:29 PM 778 The tidal flats. Ease of parking; access and facilities like bathroom. Formerly enjoyed evening cookouts at Crosby until that option was eliminated. 1/19/2016 9:40 PM 779 I especially like Crosby because it is spacious, and it is possible to find space away from the crowd.1/19/2016 9:26 PM 780 Not crowded Can walk far out to get wide view of Cape Clams 1/19/2016 9:06 PM 781 convenience 1/19/2016 8:51 PM 782 Small size; proximity to home 1/19/2016 8:50 PM 783 It's cleaniness 1/19/2016 7:48 PM 784 Close to where i live.1/19/2016 7:48 PM 785 they are close by and usually clean 1/19/2016 7:29 PM 786 They are the reason we bought a house in Brewster and spent a lot of money improving the house 1/19/2016 7:21 PM 787 water quality, beauty 1/19/2016 7:20 PM 788 The incredibly long distance between high tide and low tide.1/19/2016 6:53 PM 789 The tidal changes make everyday interesting and we love the warm temperature of the water 1/19/2016 6:36 PM 790 access and cleanliness 1/19/2016 6:33 PM 791 Proximity to my home. Family friendly atmosphere. Good beaches for young children and adults.1/19/2016 6:32 PM 792 Protected landscape 1/19/2016 6:23 PM 793 Locations (close to home), cleanliness, access (parking),1/19/2016 5:58 PM 794 Beauty, cleanliness 1/19/2016 5:52 PM 795 the natural beauty and charm 1/19/2016 5:47 PM 796 the clean water and beach areas and usually very quiet 1/19/2016 5:39 PM 797 They are beautiful and water is warm and clean 1/19/2016 5:35 PM 798 easy access, not crowded 1/19/2016 5:27 PM 799 In the summer I like that it draws great numbers of visitors and that there are a variety of uses.1/19/2016 5:16 PM 800 Close proximately to home. Solitude during "off times", and the constantly changing views.1/19/2016 5:08 PM 801 the water and depending on which beach the opportunity to have your own space . I don't like wall to wall people 1/19/2016 5:07 PM 802 Not too crowded.1/19/2016 5:04 PM 803 their pristine nature. i.e. they aren't built up with commercial businesses 1/19/2016 5:02 PM 804 peace, quietude, serenity, beauty 1/19/2016 4:55 PM 805 The Brewster flats in low tide 1/19/2016 4:55 PM 806 clean, not over crowded, constant changing of the tides 1/19/2016 4:53 PM 62 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 807 Changes in the tide to open the beach for walking and activities.1/19/2016 4:48 PM 808 The nice sand and beautiful scenery 1/19/2016 4:48 PM 809 Even at high tide there's usually enough space and not to packed if you're willing to walk a little 1/19/2016 4:44 PM 810 Quality beaches on bayside that cater to families.1/19/2016 4:41 PM 811 The bay views and the relatively limited crowds 1/19/2016 4:34 PM 812 They are family friendly.1/19/2016 4:26 PM 813 Can't rank these: the view at all times, the view at sunset, the sand, the flats, the water, the marshes, the aqua culture, the care the town gives to them, etc!! 1/19/2016 4:22 PM 814 overall access 1/19/2016 4:14 PM 815 Beautiful, peaceful, well maintained.1/19/2016 4:13 PM 816 I grew up in Brewster and the beaches in Brewster mean "home" to me 1/19/2016 4:11 PM 817 Access (close to home)1/19/2016 4:07 PM 818 Low tied/flats.1/19/2016 3:53 PM 819 The wonderful changes you experience in one day at the beach because of the tides. Being able to walk to Skaket from Crosby! 1/19/2016 3:42 PM 820 The wonderful changes you experience in one day at the beach because of the tides.1/19/2016 3:37 PM 821 There usually OK 1/19/2016 3:33 PM 822 The solitude, unspoiled vistas, lack of crowds 1/19/2016 3:23 PM 823 I love the flats 1/19/2016 3:13 PM 824 Kept in good condition and not overcrowded.1/19/2016 2:52 PM 825 Our beach is clean, accessible, and not too crowded even in the height of the season.1/19/2016 2:41 PM 826 close to home 1/19/2016 2:30 PM 827 Love to watch the seasons change. Hidden treasures on the beach. Check erosion.1/19/2016 2:30 PM 828 The flats are the most dramatic feature of our beaches 1/19/2016 2:18 PM 829 Diversity of the bayshore 1/19/2016 2:14 PM 830 beautiful sand and water 1/19/2016 2:11 PM 831 The vista and the tidal changes 1/19/2016 2:09 PM 832 The natural beauty of both high and low tides 1/19/2016 2:09 PM 833 water 1/19/2016 1:46 PM 834 long stretches for walking, lack of crowds, warm water to swim in, toilet 1/19/2016 1:46 PM 835 i like least that i cant walk my dog responsibly 6 months a year 1/19/2016 1:26 PM 836 Convenience... I am a Brewster resident. They are quite, peaceful and lovely.1/19/2016 1:23 PM 837 love the warm water at high tide and the walking the flats at low tide. Love the sunsets ALL YEAR LONG!1/19/2016 1:04 PM 838 Generally less crowded at the times I visit.1/19/2016 12:41 PM 839 easy parking next to the water 1/19/2016 12:23 PM 840 Flat, pretty and because of limited parking not crowded 1/19/2016 11:53 AM 841 The broad expanse of beach especially at low tide and the availability of being able to walk for long distances.1/19/2016 11:37 AM 842 Clean easy access 1/19/2016 11:34 AM 843 They are usually quiet (except in August) and feel homey.1/19/2016 11:33 AM 844 calm waters and friendliness to children.1/19/2016 11:27 AM 845 Everything!1/19/2016 11:18 AM 63 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 846 I love the sandbars.1/19/2016 11:16 AM 847 Clean, mostly uncrowded, salt air, recreation, variety of different beaches, healing power of salt water! Beauty!1/19/2016 11:11 AM 848 up close and personal to the water 1/19/2016 10:55 AM 849 Access is easy. Adequate trash collection. Well maintained.1/19/2016 10:46 AM 850 That they are not crowed.1/19/2016 10:46 AM 851 warm water for swimming, tide goes out so far and love to take tide walk and see the sea critters.1/19/2016 10:45 AM 852 View of bay.1/19/2016 10:36 AM 853 They are close and clean 1/19/2016 10:04 AM 854 Low tide, view, environment, peacefulness, pristine quality 1/19/2016 9:53 AM 855 the proximity to our home 1/19/2016 9:45 AM 856 Beautiful 1/19/2016 9:44 AM 857 year round access 1/19/2016 9:23 AM 858 Huge expanses of flats at most tides 1/19/2016 8:28 AM 859 Accessible parking and convenience.1/19/2016 8:04 AM 860 Non-commercial 1/19/2016 7:46 AM 861 The tide, the family culture, less not too populated, usually quiet, bikable or walkable, easy in and out.1/19/2016 7:10 AM 862 walking on the flats when the tide is out; long walks along the shore from beach to beach; safe swimming for young children 1/19/2016 6:38 AM 863 usually clean and not overcrowded 1/18/2016 11:45 PM 864 The flats, the cleanliness - the tides.1/18/2016 10:03 PM 865 Tidal flats 1/18/2016 9:34 PM 866 They are close to me, the families are friendly, the sand is very nice at Crosby Beach, the sunset is nice at Mant's and Saint's. My adult children love the beaches, we've lived here for 37 years. 1/18/2016 9:03 PM 867 Easy access.1/18/2016 8:51 PM 868 They're clean, have dramatic tidal swings (so you can walk out a mile easily), and they're relatively empty if you go at the right time. 1/18/2016 8:37 PM 869 natural, nice views, great early in the morning year round, great offseason for dog walking, pristine, easy access, parking not too bad/restrictive for residents, easy to get kayak to 1/18/2016 7:36 PM 870 Low tide walking the flats 1/18/2016 7:25 PM 871 Lack of crowds, clean beaches, warm water 1/18/2016 7:25 PM 872 Their natural beauty, cleanliness, warm water temps, soft sand 1/18/2016 6:50 PM 873 not crowded, beautiful sunsets, interesting topography 1/18/2016 6:49 PM 874 Access, relatively small size, flats for walking 1/18/2016 6:47 PM 875 Uncrowded beaches and calm surf.1/18/2016 6:29 PM 876 convenient 1/18/2016 6:27 PM 877 The ability to find solitude as well as enjoy a unique landscape 1/18/2016 6:25 PM 878 A slice of heaven.1/18/2016 6:16 PM 879 Peaceful surroundings and such varied tides 1/18/2016 6:04 PM 880 How quiet they can be.1/18/2016 5:51 PM 881 not crowded and quiet 1/18/2016 5:46 PM 882 The beaches are attractive and interesting. They are some of the nicest beaches on or off cape.1/18/2016 5:39 PM 64 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 883 They are beautiful but change the months dogs are allowed on the beach. Give them an extra month. Start day after Labor Day. Brewster has a bad reputation for not liking dogs. 1/18/2016 5:34 PM 884 calm 1/18/2016 5:17 PM 885 the variety...low tide great for walking, high tide great for swimming and kayaking.1/18/2016 5:04 PM 886 I like that the beach offer swimming at high tide and low tides walks on the sand bars and checking out tidal pools 1/18/2016 4:54 PM 887 Proximity to our home 1/18/2016 4:43 PM 888 the peace, the beauty, the birds, and chatting with our nice Brewster visitors!1/18/2016 4:31 PM 889 Natural beauty and low tide 1/18/2016 4:15 PM 890 Everything. Each beach is unique with different oppurtunities for activities. The landings are small so, there are never huge crowds even at the height of the summer. 1/18/2016 4:10 PM 891 The flats 1/18/2016 4:02 PM 892 Love all aspects of Brewster Bay beaches 1/18/2016 3:56 PM 893 Great place to walk 1/18/2016 3:20 PM 894 They are beautiful 1/18/2016 3:18 PM 895 Bay water and a place to read and relax.1/18/2016 3:17 PM 896 Their beauty and serenity plus their proximity.1/18/2016 3:12 PM 897 The beauty of the landscape. Safety for children to play in and along the waters.1/18/2016 2:37 PM 898 I like the fishing the Brewster Flats 1/18/2016 2:36 PM 899 Sunset 1/18/2016 2:28 PM 900 In the fall, the typical quietness and no crowds.1/18/2016 2:27 PM 901 They are close to my house.1/18/2016 2:17 PM 902 The flats provide great walking at low tide and a consistent depth for playing the water at high tide 1/18/2016 2:14 PM 903 Flats 1/18/2016 2:01 PM 904 They are clean easily accessible from my home. Water is warm and there is abundant wildlife.1/18/2016 1:41 PM 905 the tidal changes offer wonderful variety, and the environment around the coastal beaches is beautiful.1/18/2016 1:40 PM 906 Pleasant place to be & kind of quiet.1/18/2016 1:34 PM 907 The diversity of landscape due to tide, as well as they relatively undeveloped shoreline.1/18/2016 1:26 PM 908 Beauty, walking at low tide, warmish water for swimming 1/18/2016 1:24 PM 909 ability to walk the flats 1/18/2016 1:00 PM 910 the view of the ocean 1/18/2016 12:57 PM 911 usually clean; great walking opportunities; good parking lots even though sometimes crowded, but lots are all real "beach" lots; no smoking; no ball playing; can't brat Brewster "flats" 1/18/2016 12:46 PM 912 Nice and relaxing. No more water view from Breakwater.1/18/2016 12:07 PM 913 the beautiful flat lands 1/18/2016 12:00 PM 914 The Flats at low tide.1/18/2016 11:51 AM 915 Close to home 1/18/2016 11:39 AM 916 nearby 1/18/2016 11:38 AM 917 the flats 1/18/2016 11:32 AM 918 The flats, the calm waters the open space 1/18/2016 11:19 AM 919 Clean, well maintained. Tidal pools at low tide, Easy access from parking lots 1/18/2016 11:10 AM 920 Beautiful scenery. Quiet. Can walk far out in low tide.1/18/2016 11:08 AM 921 handy 1/18/2016 10:49 AM 65 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 922 Having the option of both high and low tides. Great for visiting children with the tide pools and exploration opportunities. Lots of memories with family over many decades. Nostalgia. 1/18/2016 10:48 AM 923 Our beaches are a natural wonder with fish and sea creatures and birds that delight and educate children about their natural world while providing an amazing and safe playground for children and adults. 1/18/2016 10:39 AM 924 They are beautiful. They should be a focal point for the town, but right now that beauty seems to be reserved for the people who live near the beach and for the enjoyment of town residents who do not live near the beach. 1/18/2016 10:37 AM 925 Usually not as crowded as other towns 1/18/2016 10:28 AM 926 Easy access. Family friendly. Warmer water.1/18/2016 10:22 AM 927 They are comparatively clean 1/18/2016 10:13 AM 928 I love walking the flats. Also, watching sunset from Crosby is amazing 1/18/2016 10:10 AM 929 The pure beauty of the vista.1/18/2016 9:58 AM 930 low tide 1/18/2016 9:23 AM 931 warm water,small waves,clean beach 1/18/2016 9:13 AM 932 They are small, not crowded, and you get a feeling like you've discovered a little secret spot when you arrive.1/18/2016 9:12 AM 933 Close to home 1/18/2016 8:11 AM 934 sheer beauty, vistas 1/18/2016 2:42 AM 935 Quiet, unspoiled feeling. Walking through the woods and dune paths. Feeling of community.1/17/2016 9:45 PM 936 The flats, the water, the kayak rack 1/17/2016 9:41 PM 937 everything!1/17/2016 8:12 PM 938 everything!1/17/2016 8:07 PM 939 Number of beaches and easy access.1/17/2016 8:04 PM 940 Clean, quiet, and not crowded.1/17/2016 6:59 PM 941 Year round beauty and solitude 1/17/2016 6:52 PM 942 Walking out low tide.1/17/2016 6:38 PM 943 The beauty of low tide 1/17/2016 6:34 PM 944 They are magnificent. Love the flats, love the dunes, love it all.1/17/2016 6:00 PM 945 friendly people, safety, and good parking spaces 1/17/2016 5:08 PM 946 Beauty and quiet 1/17/2016 4:45 PM 947 I love that it is completely different depending on the tide. I love to walk the flats and swim.1/17/2016 4:44 PM 948 near to my house - clean - not over crowded 1/17/2016 4:34 PM 949 natural beauty tide changes 1/17/2016 4:22 PM 950 It is a gorgeous stretch of beach! The water is usually clear and wonderful to swim in. We love to walk the flats. It's very peaceful. 1/17/2016 3:52 PM 951 Walking at low tide, beautiful sunsets, and the tranquil beauty 1/17/2016 3:47 PM 952 The variety of tide; accessibility from the private road, the trails at Crosby 1/17/2016 3:39 PM 953 warm and calm water - picturesque 1/17/2016 3:25 PM 954 Natural beauty. Lack of commercialism.1/17/2016 3:18 PM 955 Water temperature, flats, calm surf 1/17/2016 3:16 PM 956 The vistas 1/17/2016 3:10 PM 957 quiet 1/17/2016 3:10 PM 958 They are not crowded.1/17/2016 3:08 PM 959 the preserves surrounding them the tide extremes 1/17/2016 2:53 PM 66 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 960 the absolute beauty of any of the beaches. I love the view of Cape Cod Bay, enjoy walking the flats at low tide, swimming at high tide, and walking my dog for exercise. I also prefer the Bay beaches as they are cleaner and free of seaweed and jellyfish as opposed to the southern shore beaches. If I want waves I generally go to the National Seashore. 1/17/2016 2:07 PM 961 The banning of dogs! Wish it was all year round!1/17/2016 1:57 PM 962 The lack of traffic en route to the beaches - being able to safely walk down a street or trail to reach a beach. The pristine beauty. The unspoiled forested conservation land by the beach. 1/17/2016 1:57 PM 963 easy drive close to home Used to ave good parking 1/17/2016 1:47 PM 964 The flats, the ability to walk for "miles." I also enjoy surf fishing at the beach.1/17/2016 12:57 PM 965 The safety of the water access 1/17/2016 12:45 PM 966 Warmer bay temp, scenery, sunsets and less threat of sharks.1/17/2016 12:35 PM 967 The length of the coastline, tidal variations, close to home and others, like the views.1/17/2016 12:18 PM 968 Tide changes and view 1/17/2016 11:20 AM 969 Clean and not too crowded 1/17/2016 11:06 AM 970 access to the water and beautiful water 1/17/2016 11:04 AM 971 The changing tides and topography 1/17/2016 10:39 AM 972 the serenity 1/17/2016 10:08 AM 973 the vistas 1/17/2016 10:06 AM 974 Pristine 1/17/2016 9:58 AM 975 undeveloped, low profile homes only 1/17/2016 9:33 AM 976 they are convenient, beautiful 1/17/2016 9:30 AM 977 The low tide flats. Beautiful changing light 1/17/2016 8:57 AM 978 Close to home Less crowded. Easy access from parking lots 1/17/2016 7:41 AM 979 peaceful, clean 1/17/2016 7:17 AM 980 They are clean and family oriented.1/17/2016 7:01 AM 981 Cleanliness and nor commercialized with snack bars etc.1/17/2016 5:25 AM 982 Walking out on the flats at low tide and going for a swim. I love to take my guests out on the flats when they come for a visit. It's difficult to discribe how beautiful it is out there. 1/17/2016 1:12 AM 983 Calm waters 1/16/2016 10:54 PM 984 beauty, openness, serenity, accessibility, the flats 1/16/2016 9:35 PM 985 Cleanliness, beauty, lack of dogs 1/16/2016 9:22 PM 986 Everything - not too crowded, convenient, have a beach sticker so parking is not a problem, usually see people I know 1/16/2016 9:21 PM 987 I enjoy walking the flats, the open view of the bay and the nice sand.1/16/2016 8:43 PM 988 Enjoy the tides, the closeness to our house, the sites.1/16/2016 8:31 PM 989 Very pretty. Love the tides. Close to our house.1/16/2016 8:30 PM 990 They're so clean 1/16/2016 8:26 PM 991 scenic, usually quiet and not crowded. good kayaking at Paines creek 1/16/2016 8:25 PM 992 Beauty, accessibility, cleanliness, lots of sand 1/16/2016 7:01 PM 993 Less crowded, calm waters, tide differential,1/16/2016 5:36 PM 994 The bay beaches are perfect for my young grandchildren.The bay beaches provide a great sunset view and picnic spot. They are also great for walking. 1/16/2016 5:32 PM 995 Everything.1/16/2016 5:22 PM 996 They are all beautiful -- and a major reason why we moved to Brewster.1/16/2016 5:11 PM 67 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 997 We like the changeable views of bay beaches. We love playing with the young grandkids at the bay beaches-safer swimming and more diverse plants and birds 1/16/2016 4:15 PM 998 to be able to take long walks @ low tide nice sand, nice location for viewing sunset 1/16/2016 4:06 PM 999 so beautiful until the erosion ruined it. please fix our beach!1/16/2016 4:00 PM 1000 great for swimming at high tide 1/16/2016 3:59 PM 1001 beautiful views of ocean and flats; Crosby Beach's isolation from development 1/16/2016 3:49 PM 1002 As we go to the beach later in the day, we can always find a spot for our chairs. The beaches are well maintained and we love the sandbars ! 1/16/2016 3:42 PM 1003 The beaches are beautiful and the combination of the water and the flats is unique. Love the water, the salt air, etc.1/16/2016 3:32 PM 1004 ability to walk on the flats 1/16/2016 3:25 PM 1005 Swimming and shellfishing and sunsets 1/16/2016 3:16 PM 1006 Beauty, quiet reflection, flats 1/16/2016 3:11 PM 1007 Ability to enjoy change of tides 1/16/2016 2:49 PM 1008 its my town beaches 1/16/2016 2:42 PM 1009 That there aren't large parking lots! That people can ride their bikes to the beach.1/16/2016 2:24 PM 1010 Scenic beauty 1/16/2016 2:18 PM 1011 The flats at low tide are stunning, but kayaking in the marshes at high tide is also great.1/16/2016 1:54 PM 1012 proximity to our house 1/16/2016 1:49 PM 1013 They are clean, expansive and easily accessible.1/16/2016 1:41 PM 1014 beauty, nature, tranquility,1/16/2016 1:35 PM 1015 accessability 1/16/2016 1:08 PM 1016 Tide cycles, sunsets,swimming 1/16/2016 1:08 PM 1017 easy access and lack of crowds 1/16/2016 12:55 PM 1018 I love the low tide tidal pools!1/16/2016 12:55 PM 1019 The vast tidal flats 1/16/2016 12:54 PM 1020 Scenery 1/16/2016 12:51 PM 1021 Easy access, nice sunsets, safe swimming 1/16/2016 12:43 PM 1022 Watching sunset 1/16/2016 12:42 PM 1023 cleanliness; view 1/16/2016 12:42 PM 1024 scenic views 1/16/2016 12:41 PM 1025 natural beauty. Public access 1/16/2016 12:35 PM 1026 Easy access from our home 1/16/2016 12:34 PM 1027 the tides and scenic views 1/16/2016 12:19 PM 1028 Just the natural beauty of it.1/16/2016 12:19 PM 1029 The fact that they are not developed as with beaches in New Jersey and on the ocean side with the National Park 1/16/2016 12:16 PM 1030 calm water and changing tides 1/16/2016 12:14 PM 1031 water is warmer, picturesque marshes, salt water, walking on the flats 1/16/2016 12:10 PM 1032 Opportunity to find uncrowded spots and the flats at low tide for walking 1/16/2016 11:53 AM 1033 Up until recently the lovely sand, sunsets, walking the tidal flats and relaxing, swimming and visiting with friends!1/16/2016 11:52 AM 1034 Sand, low tide, easy access 1/16/2016 11:47 AM 1035 easy access, level, large area to walk 1/16/2016 11:43 AM 68 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1036 generally uncrowded 1/16/2016 11:40 AM 1037 The water is clean and generally free of seaweed and jellyfish. The sand is of a nice quality, although it could benefit from raking, as is done on Dennis beaches. 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 1038 Flats during low tide Sunsets After Oct 1 dog walking 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 1039 Unspoiled - natural vistas for the most part, especially behind museum of natural history 1/16/2016 11:32 AM 1040 The large tidal flats 1/16/2016 11:32 AM 1041 serenity; view; convenience 1/16/2016 11:30 AM 1042 Tide at Paine's Creek 1/16/2016 11:28 AM 1043 The Flats at low tide, young grandkids ( and their parents)love it 1/16/2016 11:24 AM 1044 views / water temp 1/16/2016 11:10 AM 1045 flats 1/16/2016 11:08 AM 1046 They are in great condition, not too crowded 1/16/2016 11:08 AM 1047 Walking the flats 1/16/2016 11:07 AM 1048 Walk my dog 1/16/2016 10:58 AM 1049 easy access 1/16/2016 10:58 AM 1050 The tidal changes. The wonderful exposed flats at low tide. And the ability to swim at high tide.1/16/2016 10:52 AM 1051 whats not to like ..just beautiful 1/16/2016 10:48 AM 1052 I enjoy the privacy of the beaches. They are small and not open to much of the public unless they get a pass.1/16/2016 10:47 AM 1053 Clean, bathrooms close by, safe for children, parking is affordable 1/16/2016 10:42 AM 1054 I usually go to the Dennis beaches, Brewster has too much see grass.1/16/2016 10:40 AM 1055 Naturalness 1/16/2016 10:24 AM 1056 Watching the changes of sea action in all weather.1/16/2016 10:24 AM 1057 They are small, quiet, and not crowded. You can sit and relax without people on top of you.1/16/2016 10:20 AM 1058 The small beaches of Brewster still have a "neighborhood" feel. You can still see your local neighbors at your local beach. There are a lot of tourists in the summer but the beaches never feel "overcrowded" or over burdened. At least not yet... 1/16/2016 10:16 AM 1059 Warm water. Vast expanse of tidal flats. Parking is close to beach (although I would take a shuttle if I needed to)1/16/2016 10:15 AM 1060 accessibility 1/16/2016 10:09 AM 1061 s, tidal flatsalt water 1/16/2016 10:06 AM 1062 Off season when it's quiet and serene 1/16/2016 9:50 AM 1063 Natural beauty 1/16/2016 9:30 AM 1064 The tide variations and the location close to home 1/16/2016 9:20 AM 1065 diversity of presentations due the tides and my whole family can enjoy their favorite activities 1/16/2016 8:52 AM 1066 Not too crowded. Easy access. Family friendly. Portapoddies, clean.1/16/2016 8:34 AM 1067 quiet 1/16/2016 8:14 AM 1068 No crowds. Simple pleasure of just being.1/16/2016 7:51 AM 1069 I can walk or bike to the beach 1/16/2016 7:18 AM 1070 Great walking at low tide.1/16/2016 7:17 AM 1071 low tide access;1/16/2016 7:05 AM 1072 Beaches are not over crowded 1/16/2016 6:49 AM 1073 Of season,flats,1/16/2016 6:25 AM 1074 beautiful sand, bay beach 1/16/2016 5:53 AM 69 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1075 Less crowded 1/16/2016 12:19 AM 1076 No vehicles No dogs Thank you thank you 1/15/2016 11:36 PM 1077 Combination of flats and water 1/15/2016 11:16 PM 1078 They are not overly crowded.1/15/2016 11:01 PM 1079 Clean, peaceful 1/15/2016 10:28 PM 1080 Low tide, walking the flats.1/15/2016 8:51 PM 1081 Used to be quiet - not anymore 1/15/2016 8:39 PM 1082 Enjoying flats 1/15/2016 8:38 PM 1083 great water temp.1/15/2016 8:22 PM 1084 tidal flat, comparatively safe for children, warmer water 1/15/2016 8:21 PM 1085 the wide open vistas--"Big Sky" feeling, oyster culture, tidal flats 1/15/2016 8:07 PM 1086 They are my solitude and a place to recharge my batteries.1/15/2016 8:03 PM 1087 The views, the serenity I get looking at the water.1/15/2016 7:44 PM 1088 Usually fairly clean and well-maintained.1/15/2016 7:32 PM 1089 They are not overcrowded. They are clean, well-maintained, family friendly. To us, they reflect the town of Brewster.1/15/2016 7:09 PM 1090 The beauty, raw nature, sounds. They give me an ability to re-connect to myself and nature.1/15/2016 6:56 PM 1091 They are quiet 1/15/2016 6:44 PM 1092 the beauty and changeable landscape 1/15/2016 6:42 PM 1093 Clean water, easy access 1/15/2016 6:42 PM 1094 The ocean 1/15/2016 6:37 PM 1095 The flats 1/15/2016 6:23 PM 1096 They are quieter than other towns likely due to access and parking which is not a bad thing. There are restrictions on dogs and they are more strict than other towns (just have to work on enforcing this). There are active steps taken to protect the beaches natural benefits rather than improve them for visitors (like expensive bath houses and snack bars) 1/15/2016 6:17 PM 1097 Flats 1/15/2016 6:12 PM 1098 the great tidal stretch.1/15/2016 6:00 PM 1099 Beautiful sand, ability to walk out at low tide, kayaking, family time.1/15/2016 5:45 PM 1100 The beauty!1/15/2016 5:45 PM 1101 I like the sections that have no people, and when it is quiet (and pretty much in any type of weather)1/15/2016 5:44 PM 1102 Beautiful views of Cape Cod Bay and the coastline 1/15/2016 5:24 PM 1103 I use the Dennis beaches more because we are closer to them and they have extensive tidal flats 1/15/2016 5:23 PM 1104 Low tide and sunsets Not overly crowded 1/15/2016 5:18 PM 1105 Convenient & multiple locations; Easy access 1/15/2016 5:08 PM 1106 I love the flats 1/15/2016 4:59 PM 1107 Lots of place to sit 1/15/2016 4:39 PM 1108 The views, the tranquility, the lack of crowds 1/15/2016 4:38 PM 1109 Tidal changes, great for my grandchildren.1/15/2016 4:26 PM 1110 Access/summer resident/soon full-time 1/15/2016 4:25 PM 1111 They are private, and less crowded, well protected and taken care of, access to bathroom, the bay side current is more tame 1/15/2016 4:16 PM 1112 bike racks 1/15/2016 4:07 PM 1113 They are close and less expensive in summer 1/15/2016 3:51 PM 70 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1114 I like the expansive view as the tide goes out, and the fact that they are, generally, clean of debris 1/15/2016 3:30 PM 1115 Their miles of sand to walk on!1/15/2016 3:25 PM 1116 The wide open expanse at low tide and high tide for swimming and kayaking 1/15/2016 3:23 PM 1117 scenic views 1/15/2016 2:55 PM 1118 Uncrowded. Beautiful sunsets. Marshes. Low tide.1/15/2016 2:47 PM 1119 the beauty/sunsets/peacefulness 1/15/2016 2:43 PM 1120 Some of grandkids like low surf and walking on rocks & beach & chasing crabs etc..1/15/2016 2:25 PM 1121 Warmer water Less rocks 1/15/2016 2:13 PM 1122 the flats 1/15/2016 2:12 PM 1123 Convenience, quiet 1/15/2016 2:07 PM 1124 Beauty, access, cleanliness 1/15/2016 1:55 PM 1125 Calm water, clean sandy beaches and the sand bars.Water NOt too deep 1/15/2016 1:49 PM 1126 Small size. Convenience. Shellfish.1/15/2016 1:31 PM 1127 Neighborhood quality to the beaches. Smallness Variety of environment-- high tide , low tide changes 1/15/2016 1:27 PM 1128 Close to home. Generally uncrowded. Seasonal resident parking pass is economical. Beach/sand is beautiful. Clean water. Low tide is zen-like. 1/15/2016 1:22 PM 1129 Sandy vs rocky beaches and moderate waves and water depth. Even at high tide water is usually less than 6 feet deep 1/15/2016 1:18 PM 1130 the hugh expanse 1/15/2016 1:17 PM 1131 easy access,small beaches,natural beauty 1/15/2016 1:10 PM 1132 Well I used to like that they were semi quiet and that you could go there to get away. But now you can't do it, there so overcrowded I can't even park at my own beach. 1/15/2016 1:06 PM 1133 natural quality 1/15/2016 1:04 PM 1134 unspoiled, pristine beaches with no commercial businesses (T-shirts shops, ice cream vendors etc.1/15/2016 1:01 PM 1135 They are all two beaches in one, because of the tides. Where else can you have a regular swimming beach part of the day and a giant beach for searching tidal pools or playing frisbee/sports at other times? Awesome! 1/15/2016 12:54 PM 1136 Everything.1/15/2016 12:53 PM 1137 Nice sandy beaches. Good walking. Water is warmer than on the ocean side beaches 1/15/2016 12:52 PM 1138 the flats 1/15/2016 12:46 PM 1139 Low tide walks with our dog (when she is allowed).1/15/2016 12:44 PM 1140 view 1/15/2016 12:37 PM 1141 tidal flats 1/15/2016 12:29 PM 1142 Great for family 1/15/2016 12:28 PM 1143 Well you could see the beach from ons car until the town ruined that for us 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 1144 Beautiful, pristine, not developed, clear water, family oriented No large parking lots or attendantst 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 1145 Most are walkable and close to home.1/15/2016 12:13 PM 1146 The flats at low tide to walk and swim out at the end. High tide go for a swim 1/15/2016 12:11 PM 1147 great for your children 1/15/2016 12:10 PM 1148 Cleanliness 1/15/2016 12:06 PM 1149 Easy access from our home in Brewster 1/15/2016 12:04 PM 1150 Beautiful views of bay. Water is warm vs. ocean, so can stay in water. Close to our place, quick and easy provided there is a parking spot. 1/15/2016 11:53 AM 71 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1151 the vast low tides 1/15/2016 11:26 AM 1152 Not much. The beaches are not comfortable to sit/lay on. We mostly walk and site see/1/15/2016 11:15 AM 1153 clear, warm water 1/15/2016 11:07 AM 1154 Clean, accessible, ability to walk along the beach freely, pretty views and natural life 1/15/2016 11:00 AM 1155 The water is not too deep, even in high tide, usually pretty clean, not a lot of rocks, not big surf, great walking and close to our condo!! 1/15/2016 10:56 AM 1156 calmness of the ocean on Bayside 1/15/2016 10:53 AM 1157 the tides, relative quiet, differences between beaches (plants, rocks, etc...1/15/2016 10:51 AM 1158 Local and can be very quiet in the off season 1/15/2016 10:37 AM 1159 beautiful 1/15/2016 10:28 AM 1160 low tide access to tidal flats 1/15/2016 10:18 AM 1161 Usually very peaceful. I actually like that there aren't snack bars or other commercial activity (other than the occasional ice cream truck, which is fine) I think the beached stay cleaner that way, and we enjoy bringing a picnic lunch. 1/15/2016 10:17 AM 1162 Everything!1/15/2016 10:17 AM 1163 No surf, flats, tidal pools, shellfishing 1/15/2016 10:16 AM 1164 They are so much cleaner than the sound beaches 1/15/2016 10:08 AM 1165 Beauty lots of area to walk low tide 1/15/2016 9:57 AM 1166 Tidal flats 1/15/2016 9:54 AM 1167 The flats and the warm water.1/15/2016 9:38 AM 1168 Natural areas nearby (Crosby, etc), tide fluctuations, views 1/15/2016 9:23 AM 1169 We love the dramatic difference between low and high tide. As residents we feel incredibly fortunate to have such beautiful beaches less than a mile from our home. 1/15/2016 9:17 AM 1170 The changing tides make the beaches constantly interesting.1/15/2016 8:58 AM 1171 Not crowded; changing landscape with the tides 1/15/2016 8:28 AM 1172 Clean and beautiful!1/15/2016 8:23 AM 1173 I enjoy them when there are few people and when I can walk my dog on leash without worrying out of control dogs will run up to us. We need a separate beach area for people who want their dogs to run. 1/15/2016 8:12 AM 1174 I most enjoy the low key atmosphere and absence of "snack shacks"1/15/2016 8:04 AM 1175 the flats at low tide 1/15/2016 8:03 AM 1176 They are relatively not crowded, clean, beautiful, quiet, mostly sailboats not motor boats with noise,1/15/2016 8:02 AM 1177 My home town 1/15/2016 8:01 AM 1178 Proximity 1/15/2016 7:59 AM 1179 the changing tides 1/15/2016 7:52 AM 1180 The daily tidal change.1/15/2016 7:26 AM 1181 EASY ACESS AND LOW TIDE WALKS 1/15/2016 6:57 AM 1182 Their beauty.1/15/2016 6:55 AM 1183 tidal flats 1/15/2016 6:51 AM 1184 When Summer is over 1/15/2016 6:34 AM 1185 Accessibility to residents; relaxed atmosphere (no concessions)1/15/2016 4:33 AM 1186 Low tide view or storm damage 1/15/2016 12:13 AM 1187 low tide for children, the long walk available from Linnell to Crosby to Orleans border.1/14/2016 11:05 PM 72 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1188 Beauty.1/14/2016 10:42 PM 1189 the variety of place, space ...times of day for tidal changes, weather and other choices not related to "summah visitahs". 1/14/2016 9:48 PM 1190 access to warm, safe water; tidal pools, beautiful sunsets 1/14/2016 9:47 PM 1191 The sand and beautiful water.1/14/2016 9:29 PM 1192 Close to home 1/14/2016 9:19 PM 1193 The flats at low tide.1/14/2016 9:15 PM 1194 serenity; calm water 1/14/2016 9:03 PM 1195 Beauty at all times of the day 1/14/2016 9:02 PM 1196 Typically there is parking for residents which I appreciate and the beaches are not overrun by visitors/vacationers. I enjoy having some space and freedom while at the beach (i.e. not crowded with lifeguards and concession areas, etc.). 1/14/2016 8:58 PM 1197 Brewster has the best of the bay, huge water exchange, nice coastline, creeks, so much diversity in the life around Brewster. 1/14/2016 8:55 PM 1198 the view 1/14/2016 8:52 PM 1199 Convenient to home, well maintained 1/14/2016 8:37 PM 1200 the flats clean water views 1/14/2016 8:34 PM 1201 tidal flats allowing for long walks 1/14/2016 8:15 PM 1202 scenic beauty 1/14/2016 8:15 PM 1203 Beauty and peacefulness. Swimming. Walking the long expanse of beach. Water used to be clean, now much more seaweed and debris. Still beautiful. Love to sit and look out at ocean. 1/14/2016 8:05 PM 1204 They tend to appeal to a family oriented gathering and for the most part are quiet and conducive to a serene environment. If we want an active environment, we go to Nauset beach in Orleans. 1/14/2016 7:58 PM 1205 qauhogs 1/14/2016 7:55 PM 1206 diversity of beaches due to tides 1/14/2016 7:54 PM 1207 Beautiful and home 1/14/2016 7:51 PM 1208 Privacy 1/14/2016 7:49 PM 1209 When we can GET there and park, it's the beauty and peacefullness 1/14/2016 7:44 PM 1210 it has a raw natural look 1/14/2016 7:43 PM 1211 they are beautiful and peaceful 1/14/2016 7:41 PM 1212 watching grandkids; visiting family; visitng an oyster grant; walking.1/14/2016 7:40 PM 1213 they are mostly easy access, so high dune to clime down or over 1/14/2016 7:39 PM 1214 Tidal flats.1/14/2016 7:38 PM 1215 The stretch of public beach from Linnell across the flats to Orleans and all the way to Rock Harbor is unparalleled in its beauty and unspoiled vistas. 1/14/2016 7:34 PM 1216 Brewster flats.1/14/2016 7:28 PM 1217 that they are there 1/14/2016 7:27 PM 1218 They are usually easily accessible (not so much on weekends). Walking on the flats during low tide and sailing during high tide (we bring a Sunfish with us) 1/14/2016 7:17 PM 1219 close 1/14/2016 7:12 PM 1220 Well as a resident I love our beaches especially at low side but our parking is the worst on cape.1/14/2016 7:12 PM 1221 The high and low tides and their non-commercial character 1/14/2016 7:06 PM 1222 The beauty of Cape Cod Bay 1/14/2016 7:01 PM 1223 Peaceful 1/14/2016 7:00 PM 73 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1224 The Brewster Flats and how incredibly beautiful all the beaches are.1/14/2016 6:59 PM 1225 I used to enjoy swimming and the beauty of the beaches. In the past decade I've lost access to the beaches due to the parking limitations. 1/14/2016 6:55 PM 1226 lots of options 1/14/2016 6:54 PM 1227 The beauty and the ever changing views 1/14/2016 6:48 PM 1228 I've been coming yearly to Brewster since I was twelve. We bought a lot on Bittersweet Drive in 1972 and built our home in 1998. Brewster is home! Love the flats at low tide, remember clamming when I was a kid. I've walked Breakwater to Point of Rocks during sea turtle stranding season as a volunteer for Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for seven years. I know that stretch of beach like the back of my hand. So many happy memories associated with Brewster beaches. 1/14/2016 6:38 PM 1229 they are clean,monitored, and checked by police.1/14/2016 6:37 PM 1230 Low tide and the flats - priceless!1/14/2016 6:36 PM 1231 They are usually clean and not too crowded.1/14/2016 6:27 PM 1232 Ability to have an evening fire -- also cleanliness 1/14/2016 6:27 PM 1233 Low tide and uncrowded 1/14/2016 6:14 PM 1234 Proximity to our condo. Beautiful views, warm water.1/14/2016 6:06 PM 1235 Conveniece,cleanliness 1/14/2016 6:02 PM 1236 tide variety 1/14/2016 5:39 PM 1237 convenient 1/14/2016 5:36 PM 1238 They're small and usually not too crowded.1/14/2016 5:21 PM 1239 I love how variable the experience is depending upon the tide. Exploring and walking at low tide, swimming at high tide. 1/14/2016 5:14 PM 1240 Tidal Flats 1/14/2016 5:13 PM 1241 The serenity, especially ater the crowds have left 1/14/2016 5:13 PM 1242 Beauty, accessible,1/14/2016 5:13 PM 1243 clean water, great views at sunset 1/14/2016 5:12 PM 1244 Uncrowded, clean warm water, great sandbars, barefoot walking heaven!!1/14/2016 5:10 PM 1245 changeability -- they are never the same. also, there are so many that have no houses right up against the beach, i.e. naturalness 1/14/2016 5:10 PM 1246 Hard sand, clear ,warm water...large area to walk.1/14/2016 5:05 PM 1247 Beauty, Cleanliness 1/14/2016 5:02 PM 1248 Small town feel, quieter, intimate 1/14/2016 4:59 PM 1249 The low tide 1/14/2016 4:56 PM 1250 that they are their!!1/14/2016 4:46 PM 1251 They are lovely.1/14/2016 4:40 PM 1252 Clean water, warmer than ocean, sunsets 1/14/2016 4:38 PM 1253 safe, clean, tidal pools great for kids 1/14/2016 4:33 PM 1254 beauty, serenity, wildlife 1/14/2016 4:26 PM 1255 Cleanliness, long low tide walks, quiet, water 1/14/2016 4:26 PM 1256 Close to home, tidal pools 1/14/2016 4:25 PM 1257 they are small and not as crowded as the other area beaches 1/14/2016 4:22 PM 1258 Kid friendly with soft waves and the beautiful flats 1/14/2016 4:21 PM 1259 laid back and natural looking 1/14/2016 4:12 PM 74 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1260 Walking on the flats at low tide.1/14/2016 4:08 PM 1261 The beaches are beautiful and the water is a gradual walk out 1/14/2016 4:08 PM 1262 Watching the tides 1/14/2016 4:02 PM 1263 limited parking keeps them uncrowded 1/14/2016 3:58 PM 1264 Beautiful clean sandy beaches for swimming. I like the flats too.1/14/2016 3:56 PM 1265 Changing tides 1/14/2016 3:54 PM 1266 scenery 1/14/2016 3:52 PM 1267 Unlike the Sound or ocean beaches, bayside beaches are easy to walk and swim.1/14/2016 3:47 PM 1268 The changing topography 1/14/2016 3:45 PM 1269 View and wave activity 1/14/2016 3:41 PM 1270 easy access uncrowded change of tides 1/14/2016 3:41 PM 1271 the panoramic and ever-changing scenery 1/14/2016 3:29 PM 1272 not too crowded 1/14/2016 3:23 PM 1273 Low tide 1/14/2016 3:15 PM 1274 Flats 1/14/2016 3:14 PM 1275 benign nature of the water 1/14/2016 3:05 PM 1276 Warm water, beauty.1/14/2016 3:04 PM 1277 accessibility, general cleanliness, variety of bird/marine life 1/14/2016 3:03 PM 1278 Easy access and convince.1/14/2016 3:02 PM 1279 There's nowhere better than Cape Cod Bay!1/14/2016 3:02 PM 1280 The bay view, warm and calm water, sand 1/14/2016 2:59 PM 1281 The tides are ideal for young children!1/14/2016 2:56 PM 1282 Easy access. And the flats back in the day.1/14/2016 2:54 PM 1283 I like that the tides go out over a mile, I like the different lighting during different parts of the day, and that they are easily accessable. 1/14/2016 2:52 PM 1284 Water, view, and air 1/14/2016 2:49 PM 1285 convenience 1/14/2016 2:49 PM 1286 They are beautiful, clean, and well maintained.1/14/2016 2:46 PM 1287 Fishing, Clamming, Flats, Hanging with friends,1/14/2016 2:44 PM 1288 more family oriented, no strong rip tides 1/14/2016 2:38 PM 1289 The extreme tides. Love the Bay!1/14/2016 2:36 PM 1290 the view 1/14/2016 2:34 PM 1291 Close to my house 1/14/2016 2:30 PM 1292 Water quality and views 1/14/2016 2:23 PM 1293 That we can walk to most of them.1/14/2016 2:23 PM 1294 Close to home....1/14/2016 2:16 PM 1295 peace 1/14/2016 2:16 PM 1296 Low tide going out so far that allows time for walking the flats 1/14/2016 2:14 PM 1297 Water is warmer 1/14/2016 2:01 PM 1298 less seaweed and gunk than the south side beaches 1/14/2016 1:59 PM 1299 clean, accessible,lovely, parking/????????1/14/2016 1:56 PM 75 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1300 I am a year round resident. They have less seaweed and gunk then the south side beaches 1/14/2016 1:53 PM 1301 the views...the natural beaches 1/14/2016 1:49 PM 1302 clean, accessible, lovely, parking???????1/14/2016 1:45 PM 1303 I love the flats during low tide and I love how every time I'm there, it's different 1/14/2016 1:42 PM 1304 incoming / out going tide changes 1/14/2016 1:42 PM 1305 Their beauty and peace. Please try to keep them that way.1/14/2016 1:26 PM 1306 the water, sand and the views 1/14/2016 1:22 PM 1307 Free and available 1/14/2016 1:16 PM 1308 Low tide. The changing tides.1/14/2016 1:06 PM 1309 Flats 1/14/2016 1:00 PM 1310 The Flats / low tide. Close access for me. bay critters. sunsets.1/14/2016 12:52 PM 1311 Solitude - but often much too crowded. Lotion smell instead of ocean...1/14/2016 12:51 PM 1312 the view 1/14/2016 12:49 PM 1313 tidal flats are safe for young children 1/14/2016 12:46 PM 1314 the beauty, peace, open spaces 1/14/2016 12:38 PM 1315 the view 1/14/2016 12:16 PM 1316 The choices, beauty, serenity, cleanliness 1/14/2016 12:09 PM 1317 Clean, great for small children, nice walking beaches 1/14/2016 12:07 PM 1318 beauty of the bay from the canal to provincetown 1/14/2016 12:07 PM 1319 Scenery 1/14/2016 11:47 AM 1320 good sand on beach between Point of Rocks and Ellis Landing beaches It would be good if Brewster combed the beach with a (4wd machine with combs behind it) before Memorial Day to remove debris that has built up over the winter 1/14/2016 11:23 AM 1321 been going there for over 50 years/have a strong attachment 1/14/2016 11:16 AM 1322 Beaches are clean, quiet and have wonderful sand flats at low tide for walking.1/14/2016 11:08 AM 1323 well kept, no animals, low tide to enjoy long walks 1/14/2016 11:02 AM 1324 convenience (short distance to house), no waves and gentle slope for young kids.1/14/2016 10:50 AM 1325 Proximity to our home in Brewster. The FLATS are a treasure. Sunsets are fabulous.1/14/2016 10:42 AM 1326 Cape Cod Bay 1/14/2016 10:16 AM 1327 everything 1/14/2016 9:42 AM 1328 safe for kids swimming, walking on the flats, kids love searching for shells and tiny fish, easy to get to 1/14/2016 9:34 AM 1329 relaxing at low tide; either walking, reading or enjoying family and friends.1/14/2016 9:25 AM 1330 I have lived allover the Cape. I'm close to these beaches now and have grown to love our area for the sunsets, fishing, and unique landscape. 1/14/2016 9:20 AM 1331 relaxing, not too crowded 1/14/2016 8:49 AM 1332 Brewster flats, clean water 1/14/2016 8:47 AM 1333 good mix of environments. i.e sandy/rocky/grassy etc.1/14/2016 8:10 AM 1334 Natural beauty. Ability to swim at high tide and the beautiful flats for walking on low tide. The beaches are extremely important to the character of our town. 1/14/2016 7:13 AM 1335 uncrowded 1/14/2016 6:08 AM 1336 multiple access points, warmer water than ocean side, good kayaking and access to tidal rivers 1/14/2016 5:55 AM 1337 Access,to the flats 1/13/2016 10:32 PM 76 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1338 We like that cars are required to have stickers and that the town does not permit onsite collection of parking fees (no toll booths). 1/13/2016 10:20 PM 1339 Not that crowded compared to other towns, like Dennis. Easier to park.1/13/2016 9:47 PM 1340 there are a few choices to enjoy 1/13/2016 9:42 PM 1341 Quiet. Warm water. Soft sand. Easy to access. Good for kayaking and paddle board. Good for kids to swim, play waffle ball 1/13/2016 9:24 PM 1342 The flats. That you can walk anywhere, along the coast.1/13/2016 9:15 PM 1343 The fact that they haven't changed much since I was a child, growing up in Brewster. Love low tide and walking out.1/13/2016 9:08 PM 1344 Uncrowded and peaceful 1/13/2016 9:03 PM 1345 Excellent swimming, not overly crowded, beautiful sunsets.1/13/2016 8:25 PM 1346 low tide 1/13/2016 8:24 PM 1347 Warm water. Sunsets. Usually lots of room. (except in the parking lots!)1/13/2016 8:24 PM 1348 Children friendly, close to home and the sunsets 1/13/2016 8:06 PM 1349 Clean and unspoiled.1/13/2016 7:31 PM 1350 Clean, less crowded that ocean beaches, warm water 1/13/2016 7:28 PM 1351 Weather 1/13/2016 7:28 PM 1352 Not crowded, lots of variety across tide cycles, good kayak fishing 1/13/2016 7:26 PM 1353 The quiet and solitude, the colors, the accessibility 1/13/2016 7:25 PM 1354 The variability, something to do at high or low tide, beauty 1/13/2016 7:01 PM 1355 ability to bike there from bike path, beaches are in their natural state, limited parking means less people on the beach and gives a small town feel 1/13/2016 6:56 PM 1356 The flats, views, easy access.1/13/2016 6:51 PM 1357 convenience 1/13/2016 6:37 PM 1358 They are on the bay side of the Cape 1/13/2016 6:27 PM 1359 Walking at low tide on the flats..finding what's been washed up. Clamming.1/13/2016 5:58 PM 1360 Pristine conditions 1/13/2016 5:52 PM 1361 scenery, water temp, tides, limited parking 1/13/2016 5:39 PM 1362 Beauty,safety for children,wild life,view of sky,peacefulness.1/13/2016 5:35 PM 1363 their beauty 1/13/2016 5:26 PM 1364 The large number of beaches available to residents.1/13/2016 5:06 PM 1365 The beauty of the beaches.1/13/2016 4:43 PM 1366 Walking out on the flats at low tide and the amazing friends we have met on Saints Landing Beach!1/13/2016 4:40 PM 1367 The changing tides.1/13/2016 4:28 PM 1368 The low-tide flatlands....1/13/2016 4:23 PM 1369 Usually quiet crowds and no dogs. Love to read on the beach. Meet other residents for quiet conversations.1/13/2016 4:06 PM 1370 privacy, calmness of the water 1/13/2016 3:57 PM 1371 Not so frenzied as south facing beaches 1/13/2016 3:56 PM 1372 They are beautiful but parking has become impossible!1/13/2016 3:56 PM 1373 They are not commercialized. They have the old Cape feel.1/13/2016 3:23 PM 1374 The tides.. How they allow for more area and tidal ponds for small children to enjoy.1/13/2016 2:51 PM 1375 Their access.1/13/2016 2:47 PM 1376 Brewster flats at low tide 1/13/2016 2:40 PM 77 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1377 swimming 1/13/2016 2:30 PM 1378 The peaceful beauty and great sunsets!1/13/2016 2:18 PM 1379 Sandvar - Brewster Flats 1/13/2016 1:46 PM 1380 The swimmability and variety of high/low tide seascapes.1/13/2016 1:19 PM 1381 The beauty. How is changes throughout the day. Quiet family time.1/13/2016 1:18 PM 1382 Usually not overcrowded . Like port-a-potties. Like quiet and ability to read on beach. Love to swim at high tide.1/13/2016 12:35 PM 1383 Quiet, mellow, clean, shellfish, dog walking 1/13/2016 12:08 PM 1384 The flats at low tide. The winter.1/13/2016 11:58 AM 1385 Love low tide. Tubing down Paine's Creek as the tide changes.1/13/2016 11:57 AM 1386 View at Crosby. GREAT 1/13/2016 11:29 AM 1387 Low tide 1/13/2016 10:44 AM 1388 Natural beauty; openness (belong to all rather than to a wealthy few); peaceful atmosphere even though well-used by all ages; appropriately cared for, as our town responsibility; a meaningful link to the past and the future 1/13/2016 8:14 AM 1389 beauty, the expanse of the sea, view nature - birds, sea creatures in tide pools and exercise in a beautiful place 1/13/2016 7:48 AM 1390 Walking at low tide 1/13/2016 5:09 AM 1391 The flats The sand 1/13/2016 2:26 AM 1392 scenery........ warm water 1/12/2016 8:32 PM 1393 The water is clean and warm, the sand is fine and generally clean, the tides and flats are spectacular and children can play safely, there are not to many people, it's easy to find a quiet and calm section, even if the parking lot is full 1/12/2016 8:12 PM 1394 Beautiful 1/12/2016 7:52 PM 1395 The fact that they are on beautiful Cape Cod bay.1/12/2016 7:39 PM 1396 walking out as far as we can and the Brewster flats 1/12/2016 5:12 PM 1397 small 1/12/2016 3:57 PM 1398 The size of the beach at low tide. You can always find a private spot at Crosby after a brief walk.1/12/2016 2:34 PM 1399 the wildness 1/12/2016 2:24 PM 1400 Clean water, wide beach, flats for my children 1/12/2016 12:37 PM 1401 clean and quiet 1/12/2016 11:40 AM 1402 easy access from our vacation spot, Brewster Green.1/12/2016 11:31 AM 1403 The vaiety of beach options. Not difficult walking to the beach. Walkways manageable 1/12/2016 10:35 AM 1404 Its beauty and versatility - high tide and low tide with the tidal flats.1/12/2016 10:10 AM 1405 Honestly, I do not think they are as nice as many other towns. Parking really limited, lots of rocks at some.1/12/2016 10:08 AM 1406 They are clean and not too crowded. Love the changes in tide.1/12/2016 10:08 AM 1407 Uncrowded in the off season / sunsets 1/12/2016 10:03 AM 1408 The beautiful sunsets, and the tidal flats at high tide.1/12/2016 9:55 AM 1409 Close to home, parking, flats fishing, outhouses.1/12/2016 8:39 AM 1410 Being in nature with all my senses engaged.1/11/2016 10:14 PM 1411 Clean, peaceful, beautiful sunsets easily accessible 1/11/2016 9:55 PM 1412 The flats, warm water, not too crowded, sunsets.1/11/2016 9:54 PM 1413 They are clean and water is warm and waves are not big so you can swim 1/11/2016 9:54 PM 1414 Calm water. Ability to walk a long way out at low tide. Clean. Not noisy.1/11/2016 8:59 PM 1415 Flats!1/11/2016 8:54 PM 78 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1416 They are uncrowded and the water is fairly warm during the summer with gentle waves - good for swimming!1/11/2016 7:58 PM 1417 Proximity to my home. Experiencing the tide cycle. Ability to find solitude at low tide.1/11/2016 7:57 PM 1418 Their relative naturalness as compared to other towns and other states; with few Coastal Engineering Structures; erosion control devices that protect private properties but destroy the natural environment. 1/11/2016 7:34 PM 1419 They are beautiful, and peaceful 1/11/2016 5:46 PM 1420 Beauty, dog walking 1/11/2016 4:49 PM 1421 the flats great for our grandkids 1/11/2016 4:47 PM 1422 The flats 1/11/2016 4:42 PM 1423 There are beautiful and left in a natural condition 1/11/2016 4:11 PM 1424 Beautiful views, many family memories, calm on the bay side 1/11/2016 3:35 PM 1425 Safe for children, quiet, beautiful 1/11/2016 3:25 PM 1426 Love the lack of action of the water, and the great low tide for walks 1/11/2016 3:22 PM 1427 Ability to watch the surf/sandflats/sunsets from the car 1/11/2016 3:11 PM 1428 Perfect for families 1/11/2016 2:34 PM 1429 The amount of space for the children to play, especially after the tide goes out.1/11/2016 2:14 PM 1430 Bay side, therefore, little waves; how far the tide recedes 1/11/2016 2:07 PM 1431 flat, easy walking acess.1/11/2016 2:07 PM 1432 Location. Clean water. Not overcrowded. Not too big and busy.1/11/2016 1:56 PM 1433 variety, not too crowded 1/11/2016 1:51 PM 1434 the flats 1/11/2016 1:41 PM 1435 The tide variance, the sea grass, relatively uncrowded, the variety, tidal pools 1/11/2016 1:36 PM 1436 The beauty and the quiet 1/11/2016 1:26 PM 1437 The variety, beauty and accessibility of beaches in Brewster.1/11/2016 1:21 PM 1438 Lack of crowds 1/11/2016 1:08 PM 1439 Natural and peaceful.1/11/2016 12:56 PM 1440 Uncomplicated, and no gate attendants.1/11/2016 12:51 PM 1441 The distance you can walk at low tide. Safe for children.1/11/2016 12:43 PM 1442 Young child friendly 1/11/2016 12:36 PM 1443 Shellfishing and watching tide go out far where there is more beach to walk or drive on 1/11/2016 12:22 PM 1444 cleanlyness 1/11/2016 11:52 AM 1445 That the sand is beautiful and that the beaches are kept clean.1/11/2016 10:22 AM 79 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 15.64%288 29.49%543 43.94%809 10.16%187 0.76%14 Q8 How many miles do you typically drive to a Brewster coastal beach? Please check only one option. Answered: 1,841 Skipped: 219 Total 1,841 #Comment Date 1 Usually we walk( 1/4 mile) to Crosby Beach; when we shellfish, we drive 2-3 miles to Ellis and Saints Landings.2/25/2016 6:06 PM 2 1-2 miles (why didn't you include that?)2/24/2016 11:09 PM 3 Our home is 2.5 miles from Crosby.2/21/2016 12:19 PM 4 I live within walking distance to an Association (private) beach and two public beaches.2/20/2016 1:25 PM 5 we walk to close ones; pleasure drive to others - all of them 2/18/2016 10:48 AM 6 Typically I ride my bike or walk, but if I drive, then it's 4+2/18/2016 9:45 AM 7 3-4 miles to Crosby Beach 2/17/2016 2:41 PM 8 We often bike or walk and rarely drive.2/16/2016 9:49 PM 9 I only moved to Brewster this year but had visited Brewster beaches prior to living here (when I lived in Orleans)2/16/2016 5:08 PM 10 We typically walk. Even with our beach sticker finding a parking spot in mid-day is close to impossible until the end of August. Then we also drive all over the Cape and explore . 2/15/2016 3:38 PM Less than 1/2 mile 1/2 - 1 mile 2 - 3 miles 4 -10 miles More than 10 miles 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Less than 1/2 mile 1/2 - 1 mile 2 - 3 miles 4 -10 miles More than 10 miles 80 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 11 since I visit most beaches, this is an estimated average 2/13/2016 10:02 AM 12 mostly walk approx. 3/4 mile from house 2/12/2016 9:59 PM 13 Private Beach - Paines Creek 2/11/2016 10:04 AM 14 Ocean Edge resident 2/10/2016 2:30 PM 15 1/2 mile walk - do not drive 2/10/2016 1:26 PM 16 do not drive... walk 2/9/2016 3:33 PM 17 Sometimes walk 2/8/2016 5:25 PM 18 the beach I go to most often is less than 1/2 mile.2/8/2016 2:44 PM 19 Live on Robbins Hill Rd, usually walk to Saint's Landing; and drive to Paine's Creek, Mants, Breakwater 2/8/2016 2:40 PM 20 Drive from Connecticut, for a week, then daily to the beach 2/8/2016 10:15 AM 21 Live off of Ellis Landing Road so quick drive and walk 2/8/2016 8:14 AM 22 We live 0.9 miles from Breakwater Beach.2/6/2016 6:42 PM 23 Typically walk to Linnell, but often need to drive to drop off gear. Drive to Paine's and Breakwater.2/5/2016 2:04 PM 24 I walk 2/5/2016 7:03 AM 25 We purchase a beach sticker, and rarely ever have an issue finding a spot to park. This is the case even in the summer high season. 2/4/2016 1:17 PM 26 We walk.2/3/2016 8:10 PM 27 I walk to Paines Creek, less than 2 miles 2/3/2016 6:46 PM 28 I walk to the beach also 2/3/2016 6:14 PM 29 Above is an average. Distance changes, obviously, according to beach chosen.2/3/2016 6:01 PM 30 Live just a block from the beach 2/3/2016 2:17 PM 31 Seldom drive to beach..2/3/2016 12:11 AM 32 Have condo at Ocean Edge, also belong to OE beach members club.2/1/2016 8:58 PM 33 Usually walk the stretch of public (and private) beaches.1/30/2016 7:16 PM 34 We walk.1/30/2016 1:21 PM 35 I usually walk but sometimes drive when I have children and grandchildren visiting 1/29/2016 3:14 PM 36 I reside within a couple of miles of the coast so I generally bike or drive to the beaches especially Crosby which is one of my favorites though I do like to kayak from Paine's Creek. However, I also enjoy the freshwater beaches from time to time. 1/29/2016 2:59 PM 37 We can walk from our house 1/28/2016 11:11 PM 38 Usually I walk 1/28/2016 4:04 PM 39 I walk - 500 feet 1/28/2016 1:14 PM 40 Our cottage is a little less than half a mile to Paines Creek, Mant's, Wing Island, and Saints. Those are the beaches I visit most. 1/28/2016 12:45 PM 41 We usually walk 1/28/2016 11:26 AM 42 Within walking distance to Crosby beach 1/27/2016 11:34 PM 43 we have a summer cottage 1/27/2016 9:43 PM 44 If not going to Saints landing. Or I walk from my Dad's house to Saints Landing 1/27/2016 5:13 PM 45 We typically walk/bike along Crosby Lane.1/27/2016 3:22 PM 46 I do not drive to the beach 1/27/2016 2:46 PM 47 I do not drive to the beach 1/27/2016 2:42 PM 48 500 miles to get to cottage then it is a short walk 1/27/2016 2:02 PM 81 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 49 we walk to the beach from Hillbourne terrace.1/27/2016 12:12 PM 50 Bike also 1/27/2016 11:26 AM 51 Also ride a bike 1/27/2016 11:19 AM 52 I typically walk or bike to the beach 1/26/2016 4:38 PM 53 We mainly frequent Mants, Robins Hill, and Paines Creek, but we often visit Crosby and other further beaches, as well. 1/26/2016 11:44 AM 54 It depends on the beach but typically we visit Breakwater beach.1/25/2016 6:55 PM 55 1 1/2 1/25/2016 6:17 PM 56 Actually between 1 & 2 miles.1/25/2016 3:24 PM 57 walk 1/25/2016 12:57 PM 58 Live on the other side of town (off rte 39)1/25/2016 8:08 AM 59 I usually walk from our home on Puritan Drive. It's less than a mile if I drive to Linnell Landing.1/24/2016 8:12 PM 60 From Brewster home 1/24/2016 5:09 PM 61 We walk.1/24/2016 4:52 PM 62 Never in the summer 1/24/2016 3:37 PM 63 Walk from nearby 1/24/2016 2:44 PM 64 I live within 4/10 of a mile to Linnell Landing & walk to the beach every day.1/24/2016 12:54 PM 65 I don't have a 'typical' distance; around 1/2 to 4 miles 1/24/2016 10:51 AM 66 Always walk 1/23/2016 5:23 PM 67 usually 1 to 2 miles 1/23/2016 1:08 PM 68 usually ride bike to beach 1/23/2016 12:51 PM 69 During the summer I have to try several beaches in order to find a parking spot 1/23/2016 12:28 PM 70 I would have checked "1-2" miles but not an option.1/23/2016 9:32 AM 71 Walk from the house to beach 1/23/2016 6:43 AM 72 Drive, Ride Bike and walk 1/22/2016 7:18 PM 73 We reside by Seymour Pond. A 10 minute drive, or 30 minute bike ride.1/22/2016 7:19 AM 74 Sometimes I walk, but usually take car for chairs, books, etc.1/21/2016 5:39 PM 75 I walk 1/21/2016 2:05 PM 76 In previous years when we were still renting, a 1/4 mile. We couldn't afford a place on the water.1/21/2016 11:31 AM 77 since we are close to mants and saints landing, we tend to walk, but do drive to the other Brewster beaches.1/21/2016 8:51 AM 78 of course it depends upon which beach i visit...that determines the mileage.1/21/2016 8:43 AM 79 We live at Ellis Landing 1/21/2016 7:23 AM 80 We never drive. It is walk or bike.1/20/2016 8:25 PM 81 I never drive. Live nearby.1/20/2016 5:29 PM 82 I walk.1/20/2016 4:55 PM 83 chose location to be within walking distance.1/20/2016 3:21 PM 84 I am retired and live year round in Brewster.1/20/2016 12:26 PM 85 Live in Robinwood 1/20/2016 12:20 PM 86 2 miles to beach from Chilton, drive 1/20/2016 11:30 AM 87 We drive all these distances. Limiting to one is ridiculous. However, it does bring up an idea that we should have a summer beach bus rotate through all the beaches. This would free up parking. 1/20/2016 11:18 AM 82 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 88 I am in the Brewster/South Orleans section(off 39)1/19/2016 5:07 PM 89 Our house is walking distance 1/19/2016 2:52 PM 90 We live walking distance from the beach.1/19/2016 2:41 PM 91 Typically bike to the beach 1/19/2016 11:05 AM 92 Usually run, walk, or ride bike. we are right at 1/2 mile 1/19/2016 10:45 AM 93 Walk 1/19/2016 7:46 AM 94 Actually do not always drive...walk many times 1/18/2016 3:56 PM 95 We usually walk to our swimming beach (Point of Rocks) which is about 1/2 mile from our house. I drive to Mant's Landing to go fishing (about 2 miles away). 1/18/2016 2:36 PM 96 I usually walk 1/18/2016 1:40 PM 97 We are blessed to be able to walk to Ellis Landing Beach.1/18/2016 10:39 AM 98 I live in the southeast corner of Brewster.....1/18/2016 10:37 AM 99 I don't drive 1/18/2016 10:13 AM 100 We usually walk to the beach.1/17/2016 3:16 PM 101 I walk 1/17/2016 3:08 PM 102 I also bike occasionally.1/17/2016 2:07 PM 103 Crosby is my favorite beach 1/17/2016 8:57 AM 104 live about 0.5 miles and often walk or bike 1/16/2016 8:25 PM 105 I ride my bike instead of driving when I can.1/16/2016 2:24 PM 106 We live near the Harwich line 1/16/2016 2:18 PM 107 I walk there 1/16/2016 1:08 PM 108 I feel the bay beaches could be cleaner especially Mants landing, the sand flees are also a problem at dusk. Crosby has a lot of green head flies. Can't watch the sunsets on the bay only in your car. 1/16/2016 12:51 PM 109 I don't drive, I walk to the beaches.1/16/2016 12:16 PM 110 I live on the western edge of Brewster, and prefer Crosby to the other Brewster beaches.1/16/2016 11:37 AM 111 Depending on beach 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 112 usually walk 1/16/2016 11:08 AM 113 More if I go to Crosby 1/16/2016 10:47 AM 114 Depends on the beach 1/16/2016 10:33 AM 115 I own a second home in Brewster, and can walk to many of the public beaches from that point.1/16/2016 10:15 AM 116 Walk mostly.1/15/2016 7:09 PM 117 I will sometimes stop for a walk at Crosby Beach on my way to work.1/15/2016 6:17 PM 118 it depends on which beach we go to but we go to Paines Creek every Thursday and it is about 3 miles from our house 1/15/2016 5:44 PM 119 I live in East Brewster.1/15/2016 3:25 PM 120 We usually walk.1/15/2016 3:23 PM 121 Walk and ride bike mainly 1/15/2016 1:27 PM 122 We have a house in Brewster.1/15/2016 1:22 PM 123 Hardly ever drive. Almost always walk down from house.1/15/2016 12:54 PM 124 We live in Brewster.1/15/2016 12:44 PM 125 I can walk to Mants and Saints Landing in 5 minutes 1/15/2016 12:11 PM 126 It depends on which beach i'm going to. It really does vary.1/15/2016 9:50 AM 83 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 127 We typically walk or take our bikes.1/15/2016 9:17 AM 128 We walk down 1/15/2016 8:02 AM 129 its a 5 minute walk 1/15/2016 7:26 AM 130 Nearest beach is less than a mile so often walk, especially in the winter 1/14/2016 8:37 PM 131 I do not drive; I walk.1/14/2016 7:34 PM 132 I would drive to all the beaches looking for a space, that would be a span of 8 miles.1/14/2016 6:55 PM 133 depends upon where I can find a parking spot!!!! Paine's Creek is my preference and is closer to my home, but there is never available parking 1/14/2016 5:14 PM 134 Don't drive; walk 1/14/2016 4:26 PM 135 Walk to closest beaches. Only drive to ones over 1 mile 1/14/2016 4:21 PM 136 I seldom drive. I usually will walk.1/14/2016 3:56 PM 137 We are withing walking distance of Dennis bayside beaches. It would be nice to have reciprocity across the towns.1/14/2016 3:47 PM 138 Or walk 1/14/2016 3:14 PM 139 I drive to my summer home - beach is 3 miles away 1/14/2016 1:22 PM 140 Linell/Crosby may be a 2 miles for us; Paine's Creek is 14. (according to mapquest)1/14/2016 10:50 AM 141 We generally walk because we live near the beach.1/14/2016 10:42 AM 142 often go on bike 1/13/2016 8:24 PM 143 But mostly we walk to Paine's Creek beach, just down the street.1/13/2016 7:26 PM 144 We live in Natick but own a home less than a half mile from Linnell Landing Beach.1/13/2016 5:58 PM 145 Live on Ellis Landing Rd.1/13/2016 1:46 PM 146 I'm actually closer to E. Dennis beaches and sometimes sneak in there on my bike (3 miles). Gotta drive to Brewster's, though, or take my life in my hands trying to bike on or cross Rt. 6A. 1/13/2016 1:19 PM 147 From our rental house, however we live in upstate NY 1/13/2016 1:18 PM 148 We have to drive more than that to get our parking ticket at town offices. Our house is near Orleans.1/12/2016 8:12 PM 149 when we are vacationing down there.1/12/2016 5:12 PM 150 The approx. distance from where we live in Brewster to the bay.1/12/2016 8:39 AM 84 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 31.69%593 26.88%503 90.33%1,690 7.70%144 0.21%4 1.28%24 Q9 How do you typically get to the beach(es) you visit in Brewster? Please check ALL the options you use. Answered: 1,871 Skipped: 189 Total Respondents: 1,871 #Other (please specify):Date 1 Ocean Edge Shuttle 2/26/2016 6:41 PM 2 Parking in lots near 6A and wlking in to Breakwater.2/25/2016 1:07 PM 3 Boat 2/23/2016 4:02 PM 4 When I go to Ellis by myself in the summer I walk or bike. When I have guests with little kids - I drive and drop them off because there are rarely parking spaces. 2/20/2016 10:26 PM 5 Very treacherous to ride bike on 6A in the summer. We live in West Brewster.2/20/2016 3:29 PM 6 car 2/19/2016 1:45 PM 7 sometimes bike from other parking areas such as Nickerson State Park 2/18/2016 10:54 PM Walk Bike Drive Carpool Bus Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Walk Bike Drive Carpool Bus Other 85 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 8 Depending on who is with us -2/18/2016 10:48 AM 9 Driving to Linnell,Crosby or Paines Creek on the way to the CCMNH or whatever it's new name is now.2/15/2016 3:38 PM 10 public transportation: i.e. shuttle bus is sorely needed 2/13/2016 10:02 AM 11 Generally drive if going for a day with chairs, picnic. Walk to the beach,, then on the beach in the morning for exercise.2/10/2016 2:30 PM 12 Run 2/8/2016 2:44 PM 13 We would walk if Route 6A had sidewalks.2/8/2016 9:36 AM 14 no sidewalks 2/7/2016 10:06 AM 15 When parking is not taken by non-Sticker cars.2/6/2016 11:16 PM 16 Live at the Colony so driving is the best 2/6/2016 8:46 PM 17 Ocean Edge Shuttle 2/6/2016 8:10 PM 18 Although close enough to bike to the beach, we normally drive because it's tough trying to carry a chair, umbrella, cooler, and beach bag on a little bike rack. 2/6/2016 6:42 PM 19 car 2/2/2016 10:01 AM 20 boat 2/1/2016 12:15 PM 21 We are older.1/30/2016 1:24 PM 22 electric cart 1/27/2016 11:48 AM 23 boat 1/26/2016 4:52 PM 24 Driving and parking is most convenient, but we have often walked or biked at high traffic periods, usually on weekends. 1/26/2016 11:44 AM 25 shuttle 1/25/2016 7:07 PM 26 car 1/24/2016 7:29 PM 27 Ride a bike 1/24/2016 7:17 PM 28 My husband drops me off if I go at a busy time.1/24/2016 2:23 PM 29 parking is an issue 1/24/2016 12:09 PM 30 We would love to walk to Breakwater(our closest beach), but route 124 is far too dangerous to walk with no sidewalks.1/24/2016 9:55 AM 31 I don't know yet. Depends how far.1/23/2016 6:30 PM 32 have access to several beaches---drive to Crosby but bike or walk to Paine's Creek 1/23/2016 1:08 PM 33 Get dropped off if no parking.1/23/2016 12:48 PM 34 My husband and I have been perplexed by the dearth of bicycle stands at our beaches, particularly when the town should be encouraging modes of transportation to the beach other than cars. 1/23/2016 11:31 AM 35 Get dropped off by someone going that way with a car 1/22/2016 6:41 PM 36 Sometimes am dropped off to avoid crowded parking 1/21/2016 11:58 AM 37 We need to take umbrellas and chairs, which is hard to do on a bike.1/21/2016 10:48 AM 38 3 wheel bikes, walk 1/20/2016 11:30 AM 39 Also go running and then swim. Sometimes drive for sunset.1/19/2016 10:45 AM 40 One person drops off beachgoers, then returns home with car, and returns to beach on bike 1/18/2016 6:50 PM 41 Have someone drop people off in mid day because of the lack of parking.1/18/2016 2:14 PM 42 We walk to Ellis and drive to others less frequently 1/18/2016 10:39 AM 43 Funny that you have bus...because i don't know what bus you're talking about. There should be a beach bus shuttle for beach drop-offs along the 6a. Use the school parking lot for people to park (obviously when there isn't any activity). Every 20 or 30 minutes you should be able to be picked up and dropped off. 1/17/2016 3:56 PM 44 With visitors we carpool 1/16/2016 4:15 PM 86 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 45 Would walk if there were sidewalks.1/16/2016 3:44 PM 46 Bike and walk when no parking 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 47 Often drop off family and then drive will bike back to beach 1/16/2016 11:28 AM 48 Depending on time of day, parking, amount of stuff taking to beach.1/16/2016 8:34 AM 49 usually have kayaks to launch 1/15/2016 3:30 PM 50 Too far to walk. Very occasionally will bike.1/15/2016 1:22 PM 51 parking major problem 1/15/2016 10:00 AM 52 We rarely drive.1/15/2016 9:17 AM 53 would never go on a bus, "whatevah" a waste of time and effort,,it might also turn off families who need/want to bring umbrellas, etc etcetc..i t igt aso turn off a lot of visitors> it would me.I would never go on a bus and transfer & not be able to leave/ arrive when I chose to do so 1/14/2016 9:48 PM 54 I get dropped off because parking was so difficult this year. It is very inconvenient 1/14/2016 7:41 PM 55 It would be nice if a shuttle bus could be available for the beaches (Cape wide) to reduce traffic, even though bus was given as one of the options, it really is not viable 1/14/2016 5:13 PM 56 I would prefer to drive, but can never find a parking spot.1/14/2016 5:05 PM 57 run 1/14/2016 3:29 PM 58 Once the sidewalks are completed near Crosby, I'd ride a bike there.1/14/2016 2:36 PM 59 Also walk or bike sometimes 1/14/2016 2:23 PM 60 Skateboard 1/14/2016 9:20 AM 61 When I am with family and guests I drive. Otherwise, I prefer to bike.1/14/2016 7:13 AM 62 What is difference from next question 1/13/2016 7:01 PM 63 My children walk or ride their bikes 1/13/2016 5:26 PM 64 getting to old to bike ride.1/13/2016 4:06 PM 65 Sometimes I drive, sometimes I'm dropped off 1/13/2016 8:14 AM 66 Run 1/12/2016 8:12 PM 67 We use a wheelchair accessible van.1/12/2016 10:10 AM 68 Drive, if no parking, drop off family, then walk a mile 1/11/2016 8:54 PM 69 Occasionally run to the beach from home. Would be more likely to run or ride my bike if the town had better bike access and sidewalks. 1/11/2016 7:57 PM 87 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 14.91%278 3.43%64 78.55%1,465 2.25%42 0.27%5 0.59%11 Q10 Please select the travel option you use most often to get to the beach. Answered: 1,865 Skipped: 195 Total 1,865 #Other (please specify):Date 1 Boat 2/23/2016 4:02 PM 2 I do wish that there were better bike racks at Linnel Landing. something that keeps the bikes out of the sand.2/14/2016 7:33 PM 3 We live across the street from Spruce Hill.2/9/2016 11:47 AM 4 Convenient parking for handicapted 2/8/2016 9:40 AM 5 When parking is available.2/6/2016 11:16 PM 6 car 2/2/2016 10:01 AM 7 boat 2/1/2016 12:15 PM 8 I am physically handicapped so I often drive which then gives me more energy to enjoy beach activities.1/31/2016 11:52 PM Walk Bike Drive Carpool Bus Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Walk Bike Drive Carpool Bus Other 88 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 9 The parking pass system is a pain in the neck. I frequently fly to the Cape and have a rental car. Wish the pass could be per household and movable like a hangtang 1/30/2016 9:29 AM 10 I'd say I drive 65% and bike 35%1/29/2016 2:59 PM 11 I recently got a new bike and hope to be using it more to get to the beach.1/28/2016 12:45 PM 12 Family member can not walk 2 + miles 1/27/2016 10:16 AM 13 There are times we separate and some drive while others bike it.1/25/2016 3:42 PM 14 I usually stop by briefly on the way back from any errand with the car. Will often bike for longer visits.1/22/2016 7:36 PM 15 can't find a parking space so I usually must walk 1/21/2016 12:58 PM 16 sometimes have someone drop me off and pick me up due to lack of parking 1/21/2016 10:27 AM 17 always drive as my home is close to Rte 6 / Harwich 1/21/2016 8:06 AM 18 Public beach in Brewster Paines Creek, Saints landing, point of rocks, linnell and crosby 1/20/2016 11:30 AM 19 isn't question 9 the same as ten?1/20/2016 11:02 AM 20 there is no other way to get ther wher I am located othe than to drive. I would not take a shuttle. a shuttle would dump too many people on such a small prestine area .It's no the national seashore where on can walk miles to find quiet space 1/19/2016 5:07 PM 21 I walk to a pond beach.1/19/2016 4:48 PM 22 sometimes it's necessary to drop off family and return when they are finished because parking is not available.1/19/2016 2:18 PM 23 Run/walk 1/19/2016 10:45 AM 24 We walk because we usually can't find a parking space 1/18/2016 3:18 PM 25 I use to walk there everyday but as of last year, I am no longer physically able to do so.1/17/2016 1:12 AM 26 carpool 1/16/2016 3:44 PM 27 Biking is the best option, but it would be great to have safter bike lanes on the town roads.1/16/2016 1:54 PM 28 Beach chairs, cooler,children's toy you need a car for these things.1/16/2016 12:51 PM 29 Car 1/16/2016 10:40 AM 30 Equal between walk, bike, drive 1/16/2016 8:34 AM 31 Because there is rarely parking for residents during peak times 1/15/2016 8:39 PM 32 What is the difference between "getting" to the beach and "traveling" to the beach?1/15/2016 4:38 PM 33 What bus?1/15/2016 3:51 PM 34 Over two miles from house.1/15/2016 1:22 PM 35 I like the option of driving. It allows me to pack for a full day at the beach. But I if there is not parking spaces available, I am fine with driving to a remote location and riding my bike or having a family member drop me off. 1/15/2016 8:04 AM 36 already told you . to bayside beaches it is always driving. no other way! actually, early AM or late PM on ocean is often best spot as well!!! 1/14/2016 9:48 PM 37 walk for exercise; drive to take chairs, umbrella, etc to beach 1/14/2016 8:37 PM 38 I walk, bike but like to get a ride to the beach( I get dropped off) so that I can bring a chair and water.1/14/2016 5:05 PM 39 Run 1/14/2016 3:29 PM 40 Depends on the beach 1/14/2016 3:14 PM 41 Husband drops me off 1/14/2016 2:01 PM 42 Not sure how this is different from the above question. I can only provide one answer.1/13/2016 7:01 PM 43 Drive and bike are about 50/50 1/13/2016 5:06 PM 44 Using a wheelchair accessible van.1/12/2016 10:10 AM 45 Bring a lot of beach stuff, fishing stuff, boating stuff. Therefore need large vehicle and close parking.1/12/2016 8:39 AM 89 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 46 I'm in the car all by myself OMG!?!1/11/2016 5:46 PM 90 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 2.34%43 15.51%285 8.98%165 6.04%111 1.63%30 12.89%237 4.90%90 Q11 What is your favorite (i.e. the beach you like the most and prefer to visit) public coastal beach in Brewster? Please check one option. Answered: 1,838 Skipped: 222 Wing Island (behind Cape... Paine's Creek Mants Landing (off Robbins... Saints Landing (off Robbins... Breakwater Landing... Breakwater Point of Rocks Ellis Spruce Hill (behind the... Linnell Crosby 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Wing Island (behind Cape Cod Museum of Natural History) Paine's Creek Mants Landing (off Robbins Hill Road) Saints Landing (off Robbins Hill Road) Breakwater Landing ("Little Breakwater") Breakwater Point of Rocks 91 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 5.28%97 1.25%23 10.34%190 30.85%567 Total 1,838 #Comment Date 1 Also Mant's -- depends on time of year and time of day.3/3/2016 11:15 AM 2 The rules about dogs on the beach don't seem to be enforced. There are always unleashed dogs running and in all the YEARS I've been going to the beaches, I've never seen anyone being summoned or told to leash their animal. 3/3/2016 10:46 AM 3 crosby has a path behind beach that is wonderful for a dog walk -it is not on the beach so access does not need to be limited and we do not need to worry about ticks 2/28/2016 10:41 AM 4 crosby has a path behind beach that is pefect for dogs and was grateful that access to that path was not denied last summer 2/28/2016 10:26 AM 5 We love Paine's Creek for sunsets. Otherwise, we primarily use our Ocean Edge Beach when beaching in Brewster.2/26/2016 6:41 PM 6 The large natural habitat found at this beach is phenomenal!2/25/2016 6:06 PM 7 unique terrain 2/25/2016 12:00 PM 8 Hard to chose!2/25/2016 8:49 AM 9 Hard to find parking for Wing's Island, but it is the best beach 2/24/2016 11:09 PM 10 Breakwater before the parking lot was ruined 2/24/2016 2:55 PM 11 i live in walking distance 2/24/2016 10:46 AM 12 Total bummer that the mansion took away those spaces they were so nice to let us use all those years.2/23/2016 4:05 PM 13 Every year we have lost more beach at Ellis and every year we have more rocks. The town must fix the water that pours down from the street when it rains and then do something to stablize the rest of the beach. We need to take the sand that washes out into the bay and put it back on the beach like they do in New Jersey or we could replace the jetty that was at Ocean Edge years ago or something else but we need to do it soon! 2/22/2016 11:19 AM 14 See prior comments.2/21/2016 12:19 PM 15 Because it is closest to me.2/20/2016 10:26 PM 16 very private 2/20/2016 6:51 AM 17 Hard to pick just one!2/18/2016 5:50 PM 18 Limited parking last summer decreased availability 2/18/2016 3:59 PM 19 actually between Linnell and Crosby - but I like them all - they each have their own "flavor"2/18/2016 10:48 AM 20 We'll see, after this year's "improvements"...2/18/2016 10:47 AM 21 Love the size. Too many people allowed in summer. Should close when parking is full.2/17/2016 2:42 PM 22 we do not have a favorite...like all 2/17/2016 11:38 AM 23 I have more than 1 favorite all those listed prior.2/13/2016 12:19 PM 24 closest and ample parking 2/13/2016 11:25 AM 25 It's wonderful that the state preserves a bunch of beach footage and removed all the cottages at Crosby 2/13/2016 10:30 AM 26 Plus our own private beach 2/13/2016 9:01 AM 27 Crosby is a beautiful beach, long, few rocks and little sea grass 2/12/2016 2:20 PM 28 I am in a wheelchair and would benefit from improved boardwalks bringing me closer to the water/beach 2/11/2016 2:32 PM 29 closest to home and Brewster store 2/11/2016 1:50 PM Ellis Spruce Hill (behind the Brewster Historical Society) Linnell Crosby 92 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 30 Forced out of Paines with the poor parking and access. Now we go to Breakwater 2/11/2016 1:45 PM 31 We like to follow the creek as far as it goes at low tide, then watch it come back in.2/11/2016 1:08 PM 32 Early morning yoga , clean and quiet 2/10/2016 11:26 PM 33 great for young children 2/8/2016 6:00 PM 34 Mostly out of habit and proximity. The best beaches are Wing Island and Crosby.2/8/2016 2:40 PM 35 Perfect for small grandchildren 2/8/2016 12:39 PM 36 have been going there for over 25 yrs 2/8/2016 11:57 AM 37 Crosby is my favorite as a classic beach for a beach day. Paine's Creek is near my home and good for walking.2/7/2016 4:08 PM 38 Limited parking 2/6/2016 11:16 PM 39 We also like Breakwater and once we retire this spring, we'll move to our home in Brewster and have the opportunity to visit all of them 2/5/2016 9:40 PM 40 This is my favorite because it is a short walk to escape summer crowds on the State owned portion 2/4/2016 5:19 PM 41 Please don't change anything about Linnell Landing Beach. It's perfect as it is. It always has been.2/4/2016 1:17 PM 42 I like them all but Crosby has the biggest beach 2/3/2016 6:46 PM 43 all 2/3/2016 6:14 PM 44 Most handicapped accessible beach. Crosby is good but a longer walk from parking lot.2/3/2016 6:01 PM 45 Prefer Paine's Creek - because of limited parking, we typically go to Breakwater Beach 2/3/2016 2:55 PM 46 this should be a residents only beach.2/2/2016 12:29 PM 47 usually fewer people.2/1/2016 7:01 PM 48 Paine's Creek now the only option for viewing from the car. Breakwater now ruined for viewing for my postpolio husband. Breakwater Landing needs bushes cut down and parking lot enlarged. Breakwater Beach looks terrible with all that fencing. The expensive drainage system does not seem to work, the sun used to dry up the puddle in the parking lot. How unattractive you have made it. 2/1/2016 3:40 PM 49 Great to dog walk 2/1/2016 8:31 AM 50 We live in Ocean Edge on Billington Lane, so this is the closest beach 1/31/2016 6:16 PM 51 Or Crosby - especially for walking 1/31/2016 9:54 AM 52 With Breakwater at second 1/30/2016 7:16 PM 53 Love the long walk to the deserted part of the beach.1/30/2016 2:38 PM 54 we like Crosby because its larger however parking is a problem especially since mansion spots were eliminated 1/29/2016 3:14 PM 55 However, as noted above if I'm kayaking then Paines as well as the freshwater ponds 1/29/2016 2:59 PM 56 Crosby for most activities, Saints for fishing/shellfishing, Ellis for shellfishing, Point of Rocks for variety 1/28/2016 2:00 PM 57 I am disappointed that dogs are no loner allowed at Wing Island. We don't have a dog now, but used to enjoy taking our dog on those trails and feel people have been very responsiible in picking up dog waste 1/28/2016 12:46 PM 58 I have been going to Linnell since 1972 when I first visited Brewster 1/28/2016 9:27 AM 59 no favorite 1/27/2016 5:12 PM 60 Because we are on the Dennis line we often go to Sea Street 1/27/2016 4:53 PM 61 The access to it for a handicapped person , also the size 1/27/2016 3:12 PM 62 i have been visiting this beach every year since I was 1 and I am 65!1/27/2016 2:02 PM 63 Being so close to Crosby beach, we only go there. We like it so much that we haven't gone anywhere else (sometimes we'll try the lakes at Nickerson depending on the tides). 1/27/2016 12:12 PM 64 Walking is a plus 1/27/2016 11:48 AM 65 Easy access - until now was not too crowded 1/27/2016 10:16 AM 66 Paine's for sunset; Linnell for beach b/c husband in wheelchair 1/26/2016 5:26 PM 93 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 67 would probably vote for Point of Rocks but there are not Portajohns 1/26/2016 4:38 PM 68 Tough choice!1/26/2016 4:37 PM 69 We access Wing Island by walking or kayaking across Paines Creek. We used to expect solitude for our exertion to get there, but there are more and more people using Wing the last couple of years. 1/26/2016 11:44 AM 70 Have a small home 3/10 of a mile away.1/26/2016 10:37 AM 71 I live close to Crosby beach 1/26/2016 8:29 AM 72 Mants has the best access for my sister who has CP 1/26/2016 8:13 AM 73 Crosby is my second choice but often have parking issues 1/25/2016 4:31 PM 74 That was a tough question!1/25/2016 3:03 PM 75 Love Paines Creek but the parking situation is horrendous.1/25/2016 1:28 PM 76 Beautiful sunsets 1/25/2016 9:08 AM 77 I walk to Linnell Landing and from there walk either in the direction of Orleans or along the other Brewster beaches.1/24/2016 8:12 PM 78 It is sometimes dog friendly and it has a FRESH WATER spring (I hope it's fresh) where the dogs can drink after enjoying the sea. 1/24/2016 7:14 PM 79 I used to walk Wing Island until they stopped allowing dogs.1/24/2016 4:20 PM 80 Any one which allows me access...parking..room to sit or walk, etc. (Which is never in the summer.)1/24/2016 3:37 PM 81 Paines Creek is also a favorite for kayaking but parking is never available - please try to get more parking 1/24/2016 3:30 PM 82 Paines Creek was our favorite but is no longer accessible and it is destroyed 1/24/2016 11:42 AM 83 like them all 1/24/2016 11:21 AM 84 Easier direct access ro beach (as opposed to Crosby)1/24/2016 11:20 AM 85 Pretty one!1/24/2016 10:58 AM 86 Paine's Creek use to be enjoyable until it was ruined 1/24/2016 10:51 AM 87 Paine's Creek is just gorgeous and it is my favorite. Parking is always difficult so frequently am not able to enjoy it when I get there. 1/24/2016 10:42 AM 88 Loved the way it was, not sure how we will enjoy it now. We have missed driving there to see the sun set this winter.1/24/2016 9:55 AM 89 Up till now, my favorite has been Breakwater. When the construction is done, that may change.1/24/2016 12:00 AM 90 I went on a trail walk once 15 years ago with my dad at the one behind the nature center and the bay like 30 yrs ago (idk what its called). New here. From NY and Chatham 1/23/2016 6:30 PM 91 Sandiest beach and a good size parking lot; good expanse for walking on the beach 1/23/2016 5:34 PM 92 I used to prefer Paine's Creek, but the change in the parking there makes it less convenient.1/23/2016 10:22 AM 93 Paines Creek or Saint's Landing 1/22/2016 6:41 PM 94 We like Paine's creek, but inability to park has shifted us over to Breakwater 1/22/2016 12:59 PM 95 Have been visiting Crosby since early 60's - stayed when they had cottages there - wonderful!1/22/2016 9:04 AM 96 Closest to our house. Not crowded if you walk to the far end 1/22/2016 6:19 AM 97 Crosby is our "home" beach because we live close by.1/21/2016 8:31 PM 98 You can pretty much get away from everybody if you are willing to walk a bit 1/21/2016 7:35 PM 99 closest to my home 1/21/2016 2:51 PM 100 parkinmg at Paines Creek is now imposible - what kind of plan took most of the parking places away at the most scenic beach in tyotn - very poor planning!! 1/21/2016 12:58 PM 101 Used to be Paines Creek 1/21/2016 11:31 AM 102 I am close to Ellis so I am there the most but not sure it would be my "favorite."1/21/2016 9:16 AM 103 I would check both Mants and Saints Landings, but Saints is closer to us 1/21/2016 8:51 AM 94 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 104 Great beach for kids/families 1/21/2016 8:23 AM 105 Walkable to Paine's Creek 1/21/2016 8:06 AM 106 It was Paine's Creek until it was ruined by construction a few years ago 1/20/2016 7:55 PM 107 seabed mainly free of rocks - water quality good - beach area is less populated 1/20/2016 6:03 PM 108 I live near Ellis Landing. I grew up on Halliday Acres/ Nelson Road 1/20/2016 4:55 PM 109 However, due to limited parking we end up at Breakwater most of the time.1/20/2016 4:12 PM 110 1 mile from house, not too many rocks, has one of the bigger parking lots 1/20/2016 1:16 PM 111 Y E S overcrowding on the beach parking 1/20/2016 11:30 AM 112 Paine's Creek used to be favorite sunset viewing spot.1/20/2016 11:18 AM 113 This cannot be limited to one.1/20/2016 11:18 AM 114 in between Linnell and Crosby 1/20/2016 11:02 AM 115 Closest to house 1/19/2016 10:41 PM 116 With the horrible decision to prevent overflow parking from using the front of Crosby Mansion, parking was stressed for the entire summer. Crosby is a beautiful beach and an asset for the town. It is difficult for residents to enjoy it because the parking is such a nightmare. 1/19/2016 10:29 PM 117 It's convenient to where I live 1/19/2016 7:48 PM 118 Most likely to find parking.1/19/2016 6:55 PM 119 I own a home close by Ellis 1/19/2016 6:36 PM 120 i like the space 1/19/2016 5:07 PM 121 Before the modifications - now I do not know. My wife cannot walk too far anymore.1/19/2016 5:04 PM 122 convenient and has a port a potty 1/19/2016 4:26 PM 123 I do like the serienty at Point of Rocks 1/19/2016 4:24 PM 124 This is the closest beach to me 1/19/2016 11:33 AM 125 Closest to home 1/18/2016 7:25 PM 126 I like Point of Rocks because there isn't a parking lot or port-a-potty. This ensures it will not be crowded and it will be quiet. 1/18/2016 5:46 PM 127 Used to frequent Saints Landing but the drop off at end of walkway was too high to manage 1/18/2016 3:56 PM 128 I love them all for different reasons but tend to go to Crosby the most.1/18/2016 11:19 AM 129 Really love Sheep Pond, and Nauset Beach, as well.1/18/2016 11:08 AM 130 Closest to my home 1/17/2016 9:45 PM 131 Sorry.....all the beaches in West Brewster are my favorites 1/17/2016 6:52 PM 132 I love the trails through the dunes.1/17/2016 3:39 PM 133 This was really a toss-up between Breakwater and Crosby 1/17/2016 3:18 PM 134 I love the beauty of Paine's creek. ever changing.1/17/2016 3:08 PM 135 Finding a parking spot was a challenge on weekends...1/17/2016 9:58 AM 136 Breakwater is a close second.1/16/2016 9:35 PM 137 Linnell is closest to our house. If we time it right, parking is not an issue. We do carpool when we have a big group.1/16/2016 5:32 PM 138 Paines Creek was my favorite, but the walk now is too long and no boardwalk.1/16/2016 5:09 PM 139 with kids we go to Linnell or Breakwater 1/16/2016 4:15 PM 140 I would choose Linnel or Crosby but Ellis is closer 1/16/2016 4:06 PM 141 Offers the most beach space.Can walk without "private beach signs"stopping access.1/16/2016 3:44 PM 142 Because it is closest to home 1/16/2016 2:24 PM 95 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 143 We live closest to Paine's creek, but Wing Island is perhaps the most beautiful.1/16/2016 1:54 PM 144 Good parking not to crowed 1/16/2016 12:51 PM 145 Nearest our house 1/16/2016 12:43 PM 146 before recent construction which makes the beach inaccessible to the elderly due to length of walking in sand 1/16/2016 11:10 AM 147 It is the closest beach to walk to from my second home in Brewster, so it is my "favorite".1/16/2016 10:15 AM 148 Breakwater had the advantage until recently of beautiful Bay views that one could appreciate in all kinds of weather regardless of season 1/16/2016 9:50 AM 149 Although Paines is not what it was before the reconstruction. The winding tidal river and overall look is quite different and less beautiful. 1/16/2016 8:34 AM 150 It's quiet and you can walk forever at low tide.1/15/2016 7:09 PM 151 It is the closest beach to me, and I have alot of fond memories there.1/15/2016 6:56 PM 152 It was shocking for the town to remove the parking at the museum,what a mistake and insult to the public 1/15/2016 6:42 PM 153 I like crosby because it is big enough for a nice walk. It would be nice if the town had it's own access to wings island instead of having to go through the CCMNH. Because that is also a really nice beach. 1/15/2016 6:17 PM 154 I just wish there was more parking 1/15/2016 5:45 PM 155 It is the closest. Also like Crosby as it can accommodate many visitors at one time.1/15/2016 4:26 PM 156 Pained creek is also close to our heart, and is where our family was first introduced to Brewster 1/15/2016 4:16 PM 157 Saints Landing too crowded now due to Private Beach Properties 1/15/2016 2:13 PM 158 shortest drive 1/15/2016 2:12 PM 159 All brewster beaches need more cleaning up such as they do in Dennis and Harwich.1/15/2016 2:07 PM 160 Tough question! My wife would vote for Ellis, and Linnell would be a very close third.1/15/2016 1:22 PM 161 shortest drive 1/15/2016 12:46 PM 162 It is a toss up between Mants and Saints Landing which one we enjoy most.1/15/2016 12:11 PM 163 It is close - I like many of them about the same.1/15/2016 11:00 AM 164 Beaches closer to house have LEAST amount of parking . . . . esp. Paine's Creek thus Crosby is only option 1/15/2016 10:42 AM 165 Kind of a tie between Breakwater and Crosby. They are both lovely, but Breakwater is a little closer to us and has more easier parking. I like that it's close to the Brewster Scoop in case of an ice cream emergency! 1/15/2016 10:17 AM 166 I will not chose . paines creek and linnell landing for different reasons..and.. never had a problem! it is a matter of choice & timing>.. 1/14/2016 9:48 PM 167 Like Crosby most but parking is much more difficult there.1/14/2016 8:05 PM 168 After a time, you get to know the other families that go to Mants Beach and it feels like a reunion when you see those that know. 1/14/2016 7:58 PM 169 Linnell during winter shellfishing 1/14/2016 7:55 PM 170 parking is really first come, first serve 1/14/2016 6:37 PM 171 If we go as far as ee can to the east it is less crowded.1/14/2016 6:27 PM 172 I think the changes made to breakwater beach are abhorrent, ill conceived and ruined the charm and character of the last beach we had with a decent view do the bay. The drainage ditch they added to the side thereby squeezing the parking manoverablity (to less then a cheesy strip mall)and eliminating the bay view spaces (which as I visit the beach all year long I usually stay inside my car and admire the view have all been eliminated)will not be any more effective for drainage then a permeable structured surface(like that crisis cross type) if that was used the quintessential cape charm that people loved about Brewster could have been retained.It is an absolute shame the planning was thoughtless and execution were 1/14/2016 6:02 PM 173 The beach between Linnell and Crosby and Point of Rocks.1/14/2016 5:10 PM 174 Used to be Breakwater 1/14/2016 4:40 PM 175 private beach off grandfather's lane 1/14/2016 4:08 PM 96 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 176 it used to be breakwater. no longer since it has been destroyed.1/14/2016 3:52 PM 177 I've spent parts of seventy summers on the beach at Ellis Landing.1/14/2016 3:02 PM 178 Based on proximity to residence. Breakwater and Wing Island are great too.1/14/2016 2:36 PM 179 It's the only beach with possible parking 1/14/2016 2:30 PM 180 crosby is one the most beautiful beaches i have ever been too 1/14/2016 1:22 PM 181 We have met many friends that have been going to this little beach for generations, Paines is a close second.1/14/2016 9:20 AM 182 crosby by bike, mants by car 1/13/2016 8:24 PM 183 I used to go to Wing Island when you could park at the Museum and when you could walk your dog there. Recently, I find it somewhat unwelcoming. 1/13/2016 4:43 PM 184 Crosby is my favorite, but the one I visit the least of all that I visit. The crowds of vacationers keep us away. Our second favorites are Saints and Paine's Creek. 1/13/2016 3:23 PM 185 I'm new to the area and have not visited many beaches yet.1/13/2016 2:47 PM 186 Saint's Landing is a close second but it's often crowded.1/13/2016 1:19 PM 187 I grew up on this beach, known to us as "little beach". Unfortunately it is shrinking.1/13/2016 11:58 AM 188 Beautiful / closest 1/12/2016 8:12 PM 189 visited for the fireworks 1/12/2016 3:57 PM 190 it used to be paine's creek...1/12/2016 2:24 PM 191 Because of its accessible platform. Mant's Landing handicap parking is not done properly and makes it useless to those of us who use ramp vans. 1/12/2016 10:10 AM 192 Nice beach, no houses, parking least awful 1/12/2016 10:08 AM 193 Not sure why, because they're all about the same. Maybe a carryover from fishing.1/12/2016 8:39 AM 194 Crosby and Linnel tied. Parking at Crosby bigger but Linnel shorter walk.1/11/2016 9:54 PM 195 At this point, East Brewster has the fewest Coastal Engineering Structures, making it the most unspoiled area of Brewster. 1/11/2016 7:34 PM 196 Tough choice between Breakwater and Paines 1/11/2016 5:46 PM 197 but the town seems to take more and more parking away each year 1/11/2016 4:47 PM 97 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey Q12 Have you faced any of these challenges getting to your favorite public coastal beach in Brewster during the summer? Answered: 1,816 Skipped: 244 Lack of parking Traffic on beach roads Overcrowding on the beach Lack of handicap acc... Long walking 98 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 51.59% 911 30.18% 533 11.38% 201 6.85% 121 1,766 15.85% 227 29.47% 422 32.96% 472 21.72% 311 1,432 16.86% 261 40.70% 630 29.84% 462 12.60% 195 1,548 14.20% 162 8.06% 92 13.85% 158 63.89% 729 1,141 6.76% 90 15.54% 207 27.40% 365 50.30% 670 1,332 47.50% 76 7.50% 12 6.88% 11 38.13% 61 160 #Other (please specify):Date 1 I go there almost always late in the afternoon.3/3/2016 11:15 AM 2 This is not an issue. I would sooner not be able to park then to see more parking areas considered.3/3/2016 10:46 AM 3 Insufficient handicap parking 2/28/2016 6:27 PM 4 parking lot are tight and hard to turn in when the lot is full.2/28/2016 9:01 AM 5 We have two small dogs (Yorkies) who love the beach. They are VERY WELL BEHAVED at the beach. It is very disappointing to have such limited access to our town beaches for so many months!!!! We would at least like to bring the doggies to the beaches after six PM. 2/26/2016 6:41 PM 6 Why take away parking at the mansion? This was a good back up plan in high season.2/25/2016 8:04 PM 7 None of the beaches are a far walk from the parking lot to sand; Traffic is going too fast and too close to walkers, etc.2/25/2016 6:06 PM 8 Longer walk distance is fine for quieter beaches. Those with lots of parking, like Crosby and Breakwater, are too crowded at high tide. Why not have remote parking and shuttle bus so people can get to their favorite beach when it is busy, without having to leave so early? 2/24/2016 11:09 PM Encountered Frequently Encountered Occasionally Encountered Rarely Never Encountered distance fro... Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Encountered Frequently Encountered Occasionally Encountered Rarely Never Encountered Total Lack of parking Traffic on beach roads Overcrowding on the beach Lack of handicap access to the beach Long walking distance from parking area to sand Other 99 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 9 More parking is needed 2/24/2016 9:05 PM 10 navigating in congested parking lots 2/24/2016 2:55 PM 11 I would visit more often if there was a spot to sit in the car and look at the beach. I also go to the Dennis beaches off hours because of the parking and ability to look at the water from my car. 2/24/2016 10:01 AM 12 Brewster beaches don't have restrooms and those gross port-a-potties are disgusting by Tuesday.2/23/2016 4:05 PM 13 We have a private beach at Sea Pines. We also enjoy other beaches including Nauset beach.2/23/2016 1:15 PM 14 For me I am used to walking to get to the beach.... You have to a little that's the whole point. If you want to be around less people you just have to walk a little further. There is usually a "shift" change some people only go for a few hours before lunch, some for lunch and some after. Patience and planning is key!! 2/23/2016 10:41 AM 15 weeds / grass / rocks in the water 2/22/2016 4:50 PM 16 summer only 2/22/2016 11:29 AM 17 We have two permanent residents on Ellis Landing who are handicapped and there is no access to our beach for them. 2/22/2016 11:19 AM 18 Linnell and Crosby do not have changing rooms and I wish that they did. Having dog mitt bags at Spruce Hill and trash bin is really nice and convenient, hope this continues. 2/21/2016 5:30 PM 19 People using hidden parking spots at end of Weathervane's Way and driving fast down a private road. Crowding and traffic on the way down to Crosby with dangerous driving. 2/21/2016 12:42 PM 20 There are less than 300 beach parking spaces in Brewster, yet the town issues over 10,000 visitor stickers, according to the information we have read. That is a huge disconnect. We believe strongly that there should be more parking available. 2/21/2016 12:19 PM 21 If there is no parking we do not stay no matter how far the tide is out 2/20/2016 3:29 PM 22 Frequently people without beach stickers taking parking places!2/20/2016 2:28 PM 23 Parking is very limited,therefore we park at Nickerson bike path parking lot,the walk is long we have young grandchildren. Also there have cars with NO beach stickers and have NOT gotten a ticket,very frustrating when we pay taxes and pay for beach pass.we then go to Nauset beach. 2/20/2016 1:43 PM 24 Since the parking spaces were reduced, it is almost impossible to find a place to park at Paine's Creek. The sand that was brought in to fill up the old parking spaces is the cheap kind and not very attractive. We really miss the way it used to look. It's not accessible enough and not attractive. 2/18/2016 5:18 PM 25 high traffic, very crowded beach area during peak tourist season, especially at high tide, Jul-Aug; folks with disabilities; also parents with baby carriages can not get down to the beach - lack of handicap access unacceptable; continued loss of beach sand has revealed rocks which are difficult to cross and unsafe for young children; without further beach re-nourishment and dune management, our beach will no longer exist, posing a threat to bayside cottages and continued loss of parking spaces 2/18/2016 7:05 AM 26 Although Pt. of Rocks Rd beach is closest to my home I find it inexcusable that a portion of this beach is owned by an individual. There have been numerous times last summer that this "owner" of this portion of the beach has insulted & argued with Brewsters beach guests. 2/17/2016 6:40 PM 27 It's time for parking shuttles or some other process, including a cap on the number of stickers sold to non taxpayers. There are vastly more parking passes out there than there are spaces available. Perhaps its of no consequence in May or June but it makes it nearly impossible to drive to the beach in July or August. 2/17/2016 6:03 PM 28 the rotting vegetation on all the beaches is never removed and greatly reduces the available space 2/17/2016 3:04 PM 29 Long walk from Crosby Mansion or Nickerson if beach parking lot full 2/17/2016 2:41 PM 30 I don't mind a long walk to the part of the beach I prefer.2/17/2016 12:49 PM 31 Frequently observe many vehicles are parked without permits 2/16/2016 3:43 PM 32 Lack of Parking for RESIDENTS 2/16/2016 2:20 PM 33 Spots taken by cars without passes.2/15/2016 9:21 PM 34 As mentioned before: cars taking over the access cart way and tearing it up because they cannot find parking at Ellis Landing public beach 2/15/2016 3:38 PM 35 same comment above. Better bike parking would be great. Solid racks for secure parking and out of the sandy area.2/14/2016 7:33 PM 100 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 36 We like Linnell because it has smaller parking lot so it is less crowded. You have to get there early or late at peak season to ensure a spot but we prefer it. 2/14/2016 4:34 PM 37 Leave for other beach.2/14/2016 4:23 PM 38 greenheads LOL!2/13/2016 10:30 AM 39 PARKING IS ALWAYS THE PROBLEM 2/12/2016 2:20 PM 40 I usually go in the early morning for yoga then stay for a walk, or later in day. Not during middle of day.2/12/2016 8:00 AM 41 We are low maintenance 2/11/2016 1:50 PM 42 I feel like the wrong decisions are being made about how to manage and utilize the beaches in Brewster.2/11/2016 1:45 PM 43 While I have not had any issues, other family members are fniding parking an issue, even with a sticker.2/11/2016 1:29 PM 44 Often need to 'drop off' and then try to find a parking spot farther away.2/11/2016 1:08 PM 45 Lack of options for buying food. The ice cream truck comes by periodically but no food trucks. You have to bring your own food because you cannot leave and expect to find a parking space when you return. 2/11/2016 10:43 AM 46 A long walk from parking to sand is not a problem for us; we enjoy the walk and take few things along.2/10/2016 5:15 PM 47 I avoid beaches like Crosby that are overcrowded and lack available parking.2/10/2016 3:40 PM 48 the bicycle rack has hijacked the only two handicap spaces at mants landing 2/10/2016 2:44 PM 49 Prohibiting parking on local road access to Crosby has made it less accessible unless you get there really early. Suggest adding more parking - possibly utilizing Crosby Mansion parking lot. 2/10/2016 2:30 PM 50 My main suggestions for improving our beaches are: 1) have resident and non-resident beach stickers, 2) have heavily used beaches monitored from 7am-4:30pm, 3) assign some % of parking places for resident stickers only and the remainder for non-residents as well as handicaped 2/9/2016 11:56 AM 51 It is bothersome to arrive at Ellis or Crosby and find spots taken by cars without stickers even if it is very early in the day. 2/9/2016 11:47 AM 52 family with handicapping conditions have had no problems 2/8/2016 6:00 PM 53 Lack of parking spaces exacerbated by people parking without valid sticker. I usually just call the police and the cars leave when the police arrive. 2/8/2016 2:38 PM 54 My wife and I are not beach goers who like to swim and sun bathe during the summer. We prefer to walk the beach in the off season. 2/8/2016 11:56 AM 55 I have a resident sticker but the lots are typically full after 10 am during the summer and holiday weekends.2/8/2016 9:36 AM 56 Parking is always an issue.2/8/2016 8:33 AM 57 SMOKING! people who smoke on the beach even when you ask them not to.2/7/2016 4:59 PM 58 I did not like the fact that this summer at Crosby, beach goers were not allowed to park at the Crosby Mansion. I am in Brewster 5 mos. and pay all my taxes and fees as if I am an annual resident. I do not like the fact that with a beach parking sticker, I can now rarely find a space at Crosby July and Aug. due to no parking at the mansion. 2/7/2016 4:50 PM 59 Walking distance from parking to sand is not an issue. It's what it takes to get to the beach.2/7/2016 4:08 PM 60 Despite the warning signs - people park on the side of the road and without permits. There should be spaces reserved just for Brewster residents separate from visiting renters. We pay taxes and deserve being able to have parking. Eastham does this. 2/7/2016 9:22 AM 61 Parking not available for residence with Beach stickers. Spaces taken by non residence without Stickers.2/6/2016 11:16 PM 62 I don't mind walking to get away from the crowds. It's the lack of parking that's the problem.2/6/2016 8:46 PM 63 Cars park in the middle of the lot and it is difficult to back out of an authorized spot if cars are packed behind you. The cars in the middle of the lot are not authorized spots. There should be resident only spots. 2/6/2016 9:31 AM 64 Just saw changes at Breakwater. Now that beach, along with Paine's Creek, are pretty unusable for people to see the water or the sunset from their car. Especially sad as so many older folk will miss that access. 2/5/2016 2:56 PM 65 The beach has become overcrowded--too many people crowded on the small beach during high tides. It is now so crowded that people now fill the once unoccupied beach area between Linnell and Crosby. Many of these visitors have little regard for the preservation of the beach or it's beauty. Parents allow children to run up and down the dunes, and sadly at the end of the day leave so much human trash behind. 2/5/2016 2:04 PM 101 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 66 To emphasize, the lack of parking for residents is horrific 2/5/2016 12:52 PM 67 sattelite parking within a quarter=-mile of beach is okay, I would walk that far 2/5/2016 9:57 AM 68 Public beach area is limited. Unpleasantness observed due to "Private beach" "owners" confronting visitors- totally not necessary- I have never observed visitors doing anything worthy of confrontation. There seems to be confusion regarding actual beach "ownership" and the right of "owners " to kick people off of the beach, including jetties. 2/5/2016 7:03 AM 69 was much mire difficult to find parking when the town roped off the spots at Crosby Mansion 2/4/2016 3:23 PM 70 Too many cars going down Linnell Landing Road during tourist season, and they are not driving the speed limit. Need to reduce the number of cars on that road. Being a pedestrian is the best way to go to the beach, and should be publically encouraged by the Town of Brewster. 2/4/2016 1:17 PM 71 It is a shame there are so few legal parking spaces at Paine's Creek and Point of Rocks, especially.2/4/2016 12:29 PM 72 In the summer, if I got to the beach between 9 & 10 AM, usually always got a parking spot.2/3/2016 8:28 PM 73 My husband and I have owned a house in Brewster since 2000. One of the reasons that we bought in Brewster was because I totally fell in love with Paine's Creek beach. I use a wheelchair, and I loved how the beach access was set up before. I could drive up to the handicapped parking spot and be just a few sandy yards from sitting on the beach. My husband could easily help me through those few feet, and I was in heaven. We went all the time, and I have hundreds, if not thousands, of photos taken from that spot of the beach. Then when the beach was redesigned a few years ago it became ridiculously more inaccessible. Now I have 30? 50? yards of sand to "walk" down in my wheelchair before I can get to the beach. I can't do this on my own at all, and it's too difficult for my husband to help me through. I used to go to the beach all the time, but now I have to find someone who can help take me so that I can go. I'm a very independent person, and I really dislike needing to ask someone to assist me onto the beach. I realize that the city has a sand chair which I can borrow if I go to the city offices. That doesn't make me more independent, though. I'm very disappointed that the city would make the beach LESS accessible by doing improvements to it. The city could have put in a boardwalk from the parking area down to the beach front; it would help with young parents with strollers and older folks with canes as well as anyone using a wheelchair. It seems to me that making a beach less accessible isn't ADA compliant. I think a nice, long boardwalk down to the water at Paine's Creek would be nice looking and respectful of the dunes and add value for all to the beach. Who can I talk to about getting this done? 2/3/2016 7:07 PM 74 My wife uses a wheelchair for mobility. Paine's Creek is our favorite beach, but the recent renovations have made it very difficult for her to get there. In the past the handicapped parking spot was essentially on the beach. Now I must push her a long way through sand to access the beach. Pushing a wheelchair through sand is very difficult (and it's impossible for anyone in a wheelchair to do without assistance). We were quite disappointed that accessibility was so very much worsened by the renovations. 2/3/2016 7:04 PM 75 I like to walk to the beach and wonder why people spend so much time driving to the beach, then sitting for hours in the sun while their cars are on our fragile adjacent land. 2/3/2016 6:14 PM 76 Recommend one additional handicapped space for Linnell. Could use a few additional regular parking spaces as well.2/3/2016 6:01 PM 77 We live within short walking distance to our beach 2/3/2016 2:17 PM 78 Parking is always a problem, especially cars that are allowed to park with a sticker!!!2/3/2016 11:05 AM 79 The town should have longer sticker hours to cut down on the overcrowding. Orleans enforces 9am-5 or 5:30 PM. People come in droves at 3 PM and completely overcrowd our beaches . The town should also extend the sticker mandate until the weekend after Labor Day and monitor them. 2/3/2016 8:36 AM 80 Ocean Edge should not be ferrying their residents to Crosby Beach. They should allow them on their own beach. Tickets to out of state residents are a joke. There is little enforcement and no followup after the tickets are written. 2/3/2016 8:20 AM 81 Parking at the beaches (primarily Crosby Landing and Linnell) is a BIG problem on weekends! I've given up trying Crosby on a weekend. The traffic in the parking lot is ridiculous. Rules need to be spelled out more clearly. Arguments have erupted due to rude people "cutting the line." 2/1/2016 11:05 PM 82 need more handicap parking....please 2/1/2016 7:19 PM 83 I don't go on weekend in season. Because they are crowed. So these were all answered thinking weekday.2/1/2016 5:13 PM 84 No wheelchair access to Breakwater Beach to get close enough to view.2/1/2016 3:40 PM 85 usually go early in morning or late in day so not a problem 2/1/2016 1:52 PM 86 dogs on beach not on leash 2/1/2016 12:34 PM 87 When a majority of tax payers want more parking rich abutters' lawyers should not be able to stop all attempts to improve or enlarge parking. Beaches are for all not just the rich (part timers) who live on the beaches. 2/1/2016 10:46 AM 102 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 88 Need to have dog walking access in the Summer 2/1/2016 8:31 AM 89 Timing is everything when beach parking at Brewster beach, as it is with beaches everywhere. Mornings and late afternoons are best times to drive right in. If you are patient, waiting in a car line at beach enterance will usually take less than 15 minutes to obtain a parking spot. 2/1/2016 7:45 AM 90 I must arrange transportation or walk to beach when no parking available and too little handicapped parking is located near beaches. 1/31/2016 11:52 PM 91 No obstacles or challenges. Parking has always Ben available 1/31/2016 6:21 PM 92 Paine's Creek is such a close second favorite for me & my answers apply to both beaches.1/31/2016 12:29 PM 93 many cars in parking lots without stickers. Does not appear to be enforced.1/31/2016 12:18 PM 94 limited parking surely the biggest problem 1/31/2016 9:54 AM 95 Trash, bottles, baggies, cigarette butts, inconsiderate visitors 1/30/2016 7:16 PM 96 Something should be done about campfires on the beach. When you try to put a blanket down, you have find a spot without ash from firepits. Also, the garbage barrels are quite often full and overflowing. 1/30/2016 1:24 PM 97 Sunset watching is prime time at Paine's Creek.1/30/2016 9:29 AM 98 There is a need for expanded parking areas at all town beach areas. We would like to see parking areas maximized at all beach site areas. 1/30/2016 8:16 AM 99 Since I don't go during peak times these are not issues for me.1/30/2016 7:47 AM 100 One of my suggestions is to have access monitors like other towns employ. In addition, and most important; there should be a number of parking places soley for full time residents and that we get a different color sticker to distinguish from part time residents (2nd homes) and visitors. 1/29/2016 2:59 PM 101 If Paine's Creek Beach is crowded, we usually find a good spot at another Brewster beach.1/29/2016 2:52 PM 102 Other questions are not have not been an issue for me.1/29/2016 7:51 AM 103 Although there is a boardwalk, it has become so steep over the past years it is extremely difficult for my elderly grandmother and impossible for my handicapped aunt to access the beach anymore. The boardwalk uses to be kept flat and nicely dug out making beach access very easy. 1/28/2016 11:11 PM 104 We now own a home on Sheeps pond. We will be mostly fall visitors, best time of year. Historically, we rented houses that we could walk or ride bike to beach. In Fall the above challenges are non-existent. 1/28/2016 2:06 PM 105 Traffic in front of my house. Town should have a "cap" on beach stickers.1/28/2016 1:14 PM 106 I had two adult children in wheel chairs and the access and views were never easy.1/28/2016 12:58 PM 107 We have private beach rights as our cottage is on The Tides 1/28/2016 11:48 AM 108 We are fortunate that we can walk from our home to the beach. The parking areas are usually full during busy times in the summer. 1/28/2016 11:29 AM 109 There is no handicapped access to Crosby beach, which makes it impossible for my Mom to come with us to Crosby beach. She has had a home here for over 30 years, and now she cannot enjoy the beach or sunsets at Crosby Beach. 1/28/2016 11:26 AM 110 I only use the public beaches for walking or watching sunsets so above does not apply to me.1/28/2016 10:19 AM 111 increasing restrictions up Crosby lane and the Mansion--without alternatives for stickered residents 1/27/2016 5:17 PM 112 Rarely encountered long walking distance, because I would just go home if the beaches were too crowded.1/27/2016 3:41 PM 113 People parked close to the beach at breakwater to load and unload, they take the handicapped spaces for that 1/27/2016 3:12 PM 114 have to drop off family members and return to pick them up in 2 to 3 hours 1/27/2016 1:55 PM 115 The road down to the beach is narrow and walking down to the beach can sometimes be "adventurous".1/27/2016 12:12 PM 116 Occasionally see cars parked without beach stickers. Rarely on the beach between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.1/27/2016 11:54 AM 117 No problems 1/27/2016 11:26 AM 118 No problems 1/27/2016 11:19 AM 119 we tend to go at non busy times 1/27/2016 10:26 AM 120 parking is exceedingly worrisome.1/26/2016 7:53 PM 103 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 121 Handicap access could be better maintained especially since we sometimes have family visiting who need to use it 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 122 We sit in our car at Paine's b/c no access. Go to Linell b/c only accessible viewing area for wheelchair near the beach 1/26/2016 5:26 PM 123 I rarely encounter parking issues because I walk or boat to the beach and don't drive to the beach at peak hours between 11 and 3:00pm. Parking is limited between these hours 1/26/2016 4:52 PM 124 Lack of Portajohn at Point of Rocks. Leads people to pee etc on beach or near parking. Portajohns should be added at all beach sites to prevent human waste contaminating the water and sand 1/26/2016 4:38 PM 125 The condition of the beach is poor. Access to the water is hindered by chucks of blacktop strewn about the beach still left from super storm Sandy. 1/26/2016 10:37 AM 126 Just moved to Brewster in Oct. Not sure about these issues yet.1/26/2016 10:23 AM 127 Restrictions for dogs on the beach are too strict. It would be nice to have dogs allowed post Labor Day and during season prior to 8 am and post 6 pm. 1/25/2016 10:19 PM 128 We were there only in fall. So there were no issues with parking, etc.1/25/2016 9:50 PM 129 The overcrowding occurs at peak times but this is true for any holiday vacation. Adding additional parking would cause more overcrowding at the beach especially at high tide. It would be great if there was a place to rinse off after leaving the beach. 1/25/2016 6:55 PM 130 Lack of trash containers after season.1/25/2016 5:44 PM 131 Enjoy Crosby because I can find a spot that allows relative peace and quiet.1/25/2016 3:24 PM 132 Parking is a huge problem when family members visit,pay for daily parking stickers and can't park anywhere. It's just lost money with no recourse. 1/25/2016 3:12 PM 133 I do not use handicap access/parking 1/25/2016 1:28 PM 134 Cars without Brewster Parking passes taking up resident places 1/25/2016 7:30 AM 135 Parents and children urinating because there are no bathroom facilities 1/24/2016 10:21 PM 136 Love the improved handicap access to Linnell Landing. The benches are a great place to take off and put back on street shoes after walking to the beach. 1/24/2016 8:12 PM 137 I don't go in the summer due to above checked reasons.1/24/2016 7:14 PM 138 at high tide some of the beaches become quite crowded, making use difficult 1/24/2016 3:41 PM 139 Parking needs to be better managed.1/24/2016 3:39 PM 140 If a resident can actually GET ON the beach, one is elbow to elbow with others. Brewster's beaches, for the most part, are far too small for the amount of parking that DOES exist. Brewster doesn't need more spaces for tiny beaches. 1/24/2016 3:37 PM 141 Handicap issues don't apply at this time of our lives, but there seems to be plenty of handicapped spots that go unused on many occasions. We recognize that they need to be reserved, just providing input. 1/24/2016 2:25 PM 142 My main concern is parking. I have to be at the beach very early to secure a parking space.1/24/2016 1:50 PM 143 Although handicapped access is not an issue personally, Breakwater Landing is not accessible to anyone with a disability that prevents doing stairs. 1/24/2016 11:27 AM 144 We use Ellis which has easy beach access.1/24/2016 11:20 AM 145 Only real difficulty is that there is so little parking at the beaches that you can't go there sometimes. Always disappointing 1/24/2016 10:42 AM 146 Our easy access to our closest and favorite beach is now gone! We will have to have to reconsider our options with family and young grandchildren this summer. 1/24/2016 9:55 AM 147 I don't go to the beaches in the summer.1/24/2016 12:00 AM 148 I only live 1/2 hour walk from the beach but don't walk because there are no facilities at the beach. I would love to walk since the parking is not good in the busy season. I did not bother even trying Crosby Landing this summer since I would not be able to park near the Crosby Mansion. I have been distressed because I have a sticker and see many cars without stickers. 1/23/2016 9:52 PM 149 I don't know yet. We shall see this summer...1/23/2016 6:30 PM 150 Since we walk from our house, these are not issues for us. Sometimes it is rather crowded at high tide, but not excessively so 1/23/2016 5:23 PM 104 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 151 This survey forces a choice for other, but the only problem for me has been parking.1/23/2016 5:11 PM 152 the beaches are NOT cleaned or raked and are VERY DIRTY. PLEASE FIX THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!1/23/2016 2:16 PM 153 would like to see benches at all the beaches 1/23/2016 1:08 PM 154 Sight lines from parking lot to water are increasingly bad. I like to sit in my car on cold or windy days and just look out at the water. This is now next to impossible at Breakwater. Most parking at Paine's Creek faces the wrong way. I would appreciate more benches at the beaches. 1/23/2016 1:04 PM 155 Wing Island - unless visiting the museum you have to park at drummer boy park and walk. We have a 7yrold son and it is unsafe walking along the road. A proper side walk is needed as well as better signal 1/23/2016 10:43 AM 156 Paine's creek's lack of parking causes me to avoid it most days.1/23/2016 10:22 AM 157 Go at off hours so don't encounter any.1/23/2016 8:20 AM 158 Trash barrels always seemed full with overflow on many occassions!1/23/2016 8:18 AM 159 If you are a Cape Codder, you know you have to get to the beach early!1/22/2016 9:38 PM 160 Toilet facilities not always clean 1/22/2016 9:07 PM 161 I use Linnell beach as my husband is handicapped and cannot walk far. Linnell is just right for him!??1/22/2016 6:24 PM 162 just totally lack of parking spaces. I would go to beach a little later than I do, but don't expect to ever get a place to park. 1/22/2016 11:07 AM 163 we go to the beach early (9am) so finding a spot is not a problem. But once the lot is full, people start blocking in other vehicles by parking in the middle of the lot. This is a real concern for us and has been getting worse over the last couple of years. This should not be allowed. It is a serious public safety issue and needs to be addressed. 1/22/2016 10:50 AM 164 Parking is a significant issue.1/22/2016 10:30 AM 165 6A is busy all summer, of course. To be expected.1/22/2016 7:19 AM 166 I avoid the crowding issue by choosing arrival time carefully. People tend to leave for lunch so I can usually find a parking spot. Or I get there by 9:00 am. 1/22/2016 6:19 AM 167 on 4th of July, a large amount of people like to go the beach for the fireworks. Parking is a challenge and the police ticketed cars. While I respect homeowners rights, holiday fireworks on the bayside beaches is a huge tradition. I think the town and police should come up with a way to accomodate the large crowds for this one night of year so all can enjoy. 1/21/2016 8:31 PM 168 We enjoy the wal 1/21/2016 7:35 PM 169 We love the walk on the beach path at Crosby to get away from the parking lot.1/21/2016 5:09 PM 170 Only at the height of the summer season and weekend is there no parking at Ellis or Point of Rocks.1/21/2016 3:22 PM 171 Both HC access and walking distance to the beach have been severely compromised by the resiliency project Wish it had never been done-looks horrible 1/21/2016 1:31 PM 172 I ended up not going to the beach much last summer because the removal of the spaces in front of Crosby meant that I almost never got parking. Before that happened, I almost always could get a spot there. Since I pay taxes in Brewster, I was pretty ticked off. 1/21/2016 10:48 AM 173 People without parking stickers every time we visit.1/21/2016 10:43 AM 174 Parking on the road to the beach should be legal on one side of the road! To ban parking on both sides is unfair, given that the lots are too small and that several thousand people have been sold permits. 1/21/2016 9:53 AM 175 At dusk and at night during the summer, the bugs by the beaches are bad when there is no wind. This presents a huge problem! 1/21/2016 8:51 AM 176 Cringing as the uneducated troll across the dunes with kayak's, boogie boards and themselves back and forth. Not enough signage or fencing to stop them. 1/21/2016 8:23 AM 177 general comment: The times my wife and visit the beaches tend to be during off hours of most beach goers.1/21/2016 8:06 AM 178 n/a 1/21/2016 7:23 AM 179 The port a johns are not changed enough. Unclean.1/20/2016 7:25 PM 180 There is overcrowding because we have no beach at high tide. Again: remove the jetty. Halliday Actes and Ellis Landing had beautiful beaches until the jetty was put in. Perhaps putting in more jetties would help. 1/20/2016 4:55 PM 105 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 181 if lot is full we try another or go to the NSP 1/20/2016 2:48 PM 182 parking is a problem almost any sunny day from late morning until late afternoon during the summer so we usually adjust our schedule to go mid morning or late afternoon. If that isn't compatible with high tide then we drive over to Harwich 1/20/2016 1:16 PM 183 during peek season, we either go to the beach at 10am have lunch and leave around 1:30. Or after 2:30 because we can find a parking space. From 11am to 2:30- 3:00 it is extreamly difficult to find parking. 1/20/2016 12:26 PM 184 Parking at Crosby Landing Beach is always a challenge in the summer. I is nice to see the Police checking and writing ticket for those that do not have stickers. Crosby landing Lane needs to be re-paved as it is a mess 1/20/2016 12:20 PM 185 parking availability 1/20/2016 12:20 PM 186 Frequently encounter people without a sticker in parking spots 1/20/2016 12:03 PM 187 unruly people,,3 more parking space,1/20/2016 11:30 AM 188 The designed increased flows through the new Paine's Creek Beach culvert to Freeman's Pond and associated increase in periodic flooding of the marsh have dislodged and threaten the integrity of the existing and long standing foot bridge that has provided a secondary access to Paine's Creek Beach both for the neighborhood, general public and public safety officials. Its replacement was approved at Town Meeting this past summer and its replacement/rebuilding should be prioritized and implemented prior to this years beach season. 1/20/2016 9:43 AM 189 The beach is usually very clean. Dogs and dog excrement are annoying.1/20/2016 9:37 AM 190 During July 4th weekend we had to park at Nickerson State Park and walk to Crosby Beach.1/19/2016 10:29 PM 191 My BIGGEST challenge ( DOWNRIGHT MAD) is the number of cars who park without stickers. I buy 2 stickers every year and many times I can't get a parking space. There is no reason a college student can't be at the parking lot to collect money for those without stickers. Other towns do it! 1/19/2016 7:21 PM 192 People parking without passes 1/19/2016 6:32 PM 193 I have never seen a traffic problem on the way to Crosby. I never saw an issue with the Crosby mansion parking , there are no other houses right there. if there was a problem on side roads then no parking signs should go there. after all it's summer. when the mansion parking was taken away I believe it was done in haste as a reaction to the other beach "protest/issue" and to satisfy few tax payers who live in the Crosby area and not the majority tax payers who like to frequent Crosby beach.. 1/19/2016 5:07 PM 194 Again, this is before the beach modifications which will not help our situation at all.1/19/2016 5:04 PM 195 Why would anyone take away 20 or so parking spots on town property and not open another available parking option right there. There's already not enough spots in town. I.e. Crosby 1/19/2016 4:44 PM 196 One of joys of the Brewster beaches is sunset. Paines Creek is glorious but the traffic on the road and at the parking lot that time of night is dangerous. While I can appreciate everyone wants to be there, the parking is out of control and the amount of people ignoring signage is awful. During the day, the police regularly stop by and make sure folks aren't parking on the banks. 1/19/2016 4:22 PM 197 I am usually there off season.1/19/2016 2:30 PM 198 Parking is difficult at Crosby during the summer season. Family members need to be shuttled to the parking area dropped off and picked up later. This doesn't allow the entire family to enjoy the day. 1/19/2016 2:18 PM 199 If there were no available parking spaces - I would wait 5-10 minutes for a space to open up. If not I would head home and hope someone was around to drive me back and drop me off and then be available to return and pick me up. VERY FRUSTRATING! 1/19/2016 2:11 PM 200 Limited parking is the primary issue 1/19/2016 1:46 PM 201 Since we live here year round - albeit part-time - we generally avoid mid-day beach excursions. Which is probably why we enjoy it so much. And why we go to the beach all year - Linnell Landing last Sunday Jan 17th! We were the only car there. 1/19/2016 1:04 PM 202 Long waits of cars waiting to find a parking spot. cars idling on the road.1/19/2016 11:27 AM 203 Parking and traffic is not an issue as I bike to the beach. I would like to see more bike racks available.1/19/2016 11:05 AM 204 The beaches are getting over crowded and you can't escape the crowds on the Bay like you can on the ocean by simply walking a bit. 1/19/2016 10:45 AM 205 Work schedules rarely let us use our beaches during the day, unless we have company and make plans, so we most often will go end of day as families clear out. 1/19/2016 10:04 AM 106 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 206 very little beacha rea 1/19/2016 10:03 AM 207 Looking at the pictures of the new design at Breakwater, the walk looks longer and parking spaces fewer.1/19/2016 9:55 AM 208 I try to avoid the more crowded beaches.1/19/2016 8:04 AM 209 Limited parking on 4th of July at night.1/18/2016 6:29 PM 210 Parking areas fill up quickly and there is no parking 1/18/2016 6:16 PM 211 Poor parking skills of other visitors 1/18/2016 5:58 PM 212 parking has been very difficult between the hours of 9:30 am and 3pm.1/18/2016 5:04 PM 213 I try to avoid peak usage times in summer 1/18/2016 4:31 PM 214 Brewster has passed up several chances to purchase addition beach frontage...which would help increase amount of public beach available to everyone... 1/18/2016 3:56 PM 215 I tend to visit the beaches at times that are typically less crowded.1/18/2016 2:36 PM 216 Dogs 1/18/2016 2:28 PM 217 there is no handicap question as the parking lot is at the same level as the sand at beach entrance. The parking lot is adequate with the lineup down the midde. In 19 years we have never been unable to park at Breakwater or the Landing. 1/18/2016 12:46 PM 218 GARBAGE...after the summer. This town thinks no one visits the beach in the off season so we pull the garbage cans. I see a ton of garbage where the cans used to be. I try to clean it but it's disgusting. We need garbage service on the BEACH year round. People go year round, trash washes up year round. Please address this probelm 1/18/2016 11:19 AM 219 The beach lots fill up by 11AM or earlier on weekends and occasionally during the week. Parking was even more severely restricted at Crosby last summer due to the prohibition of parking in front of the Crosby Mansion. 1/18/2016 11:03 AM 220 People allowing dogs to use our beaches as a public toilet with no attempt to clean up.1/18/2016 10:39 AM 221 We do not often use the beaches during peak season, and when we do - we know to get there early and try a few to find a parking spot. 1/18/2016 9:12 AM 222 No changes needed 1/18/2016 8:11 AM 223 Lack of parking is a huge problem, especially now that you took away the parking in front of Crosby Mansion. It has limited access to the beaches for residents!! 1/18/2016 5:37 AM 224 Biking or walking, I do not encounter lack of parking. I usually use the bike trail to get to more distant beaches. Parking far from the beach would be fine with me, and to be expected on the Cape in summer. 1/17/2016 9:45 PM 225 Trash 1/17/2016 9:41 PM 226 Come down Linnel after 4. Place for my car and less people.1/17/2016 6:38 PM 227 yes there was traffic on the beach roads this year to Crosby Landing.....see previous comments due to Crosby Mansion parking removed. The road was congested because everyone was circling. 1/17/2016 3:56 PM 228 Typically we do not frequent the beaches during the summer other than in the early morning or evening. Frankly, we prefer driving to Nauset to the ocean as my husband is a body surfer. 1/17/2016 3:10 PM 229 Ellis Landing is turning into a sewer by smell and appearance, and enlarging the parking will exacerbate the problem. Don't shuttle anymore either; we have large numbers coming from all over Ocean Edge already. The run off from the road is creating a big petroleum soup mixed with human waste and imported sand. 1/17/2016 2:53 PM 230 the parking at Paines Creek is very limited as opposed to years ago.1/17/2016 2:07 PM 231 Please do not add to the traffic on beach access roads. Too unsafe already.1/17/2016 1:57 PM 232 Crowds are what the beach is all about !1/17/2016 1:47 PM 233 The parking is impossible at Saint's Landing on Thursdays and Sundays (clamming days) as well most days during high tides in the summer. The parking area is poorly designed and should be enlarged and/or reconfigured. It is also extremely crowded and almost impossible to find a place to sit on the beach. There is more beach at Mantz but the parking very limited. 1/17/2016 1:12 AM 234 The fine for parking without a sticker is wayyyyyy too low. So, many people park illegally and just risk the small parking fine. The fine should be a few hundred dollars and they should be towed. Same for dog violators. Enforcement is lax and the fine is too low. 1/16/2016 9:22 PM 107 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 235 The parking has gotten really bad. I've noticed that tempers are really high and people don't respect the "first come, first serve" system. People will cut each other off to take spaces. If we're going to have limited parking, we need parking attendants to manage the issues. I personally spent time helping direct parking to maintain peace. Last summer, someone actually challenged me that I shouldn't be helping since I wasn't a town employee. Its stressful dealing with the parking situation. 1/16/2016 8:43 PM 236 Lack of parking is a huge issue. For residents that don't live within walking distance it becomes a real problem with being able to enjoy access to the beach. When they took away additional parking at Crosby, it has limited our use of the beach. People have also become very angry over the limited parking and it creates tension among people. 1/16/2016 8:31 PM 237 Lack of parking was a huge issue, particularly this past year. It was extremely frustrating this past summer when the town took a lot of the parking space away at Crosby. Insane that residents of Brewster struggle getting to the beach because the town reduced parking. 1/16/2016 8:30 PM 238 no complaints. good amount of parking available - would not be good if there were too much parking spaces which impact crowds and natural surroundings 1/16/2016 8:25 PM 239 There simply aren't anywhere near enough parking spaces compared with the great number of beach stickers that were sold. 1/16/2016 5:11 PM 240 don't go to the cape during "summer"1/16/2016 4:06 PM 241 awful cement blocks on the beach. sand eroded, cracks in concrete 1/16/2016 4:00 PM 242 many beaches have chunks of charcoal, remnants of people's bonfires, littering the sand.These black bits of charcoal are unsightly- it always makes me sad when I see children and their families playing on the beach, amidst sand that is filthy with charcoal. I think that bonfires should be banned from beaches so that we can maintain clean white sand all summer. 1/16/2016 3:59 PM 243 I do not believe we need more parking at our beaches. We need public transportation!1/16/2016 2:24 PM 244 While handicap access is important, other than that I do not think it is important to have the parking area directly next to the beach. 1/16/2016 1:54 PM 245 I greatly dislike that there are not guarded beaches.1/16/2016 12:55 PM 246 I am fortunate in not needing handicapped access. When parking was permitted at Crosby Mansion, I found that walk acceptable. 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 247 We are able bodied middle age and like to walk. So distance parking to beach typically is not an issue. Depending on our goals we have beaches with very short walk to beach (behind Brewster General Store) or longer like a hike (Behind museum of natural history). It is great variety and as long as that doesn't change we like it as is. 1/16/2016 11:32 AM 248 The lack of parking is the most important issue.. My grandchildren love to go to the beach. People rent houses (and spend money supporting our local economy) because they want to go to the beach. 1/16/2016 11:24 AM 249 Wrongfully enacted dog prohibitions with regard to beaches 1/16/2016 10:58 AM 250 easy access 1/16/2016 10:20 AM 251 I usually walk to my favorite public beach by walking along the beach. Occasionally I walk down the road from 6A, and there is a lot of traffic on Breakwater Beach Road. I might drive to the beach after hours, and sometimes there is a lack of parking. 1/16/2016 10:15 AM 252 Prohibitions for dogs 1/16/2016 10:02 AM 253 Summer is the worst. I avoid the beaches in summer, or go early AM when tourists have not yet arrived. Don't think any town beach appreciates the needs of older citizens in terms of access 1/16/2016 9:50 AM 254 all the beaches could use more parking, access to crosby beach can be dangerous to pedestrian and bikers during the summer 1/16/2016 8:52 AM 255 Adding more parking is a bad idea. This would only add to congestion. Reducing carbon output and encouraging exercise by walking or biking would be preferred. 1/16/2016 8:34 AM 256 Green heads 1/16/2016 6:25 AM 257 I try to time my visits to avoid peek tourist times. If I'm not there by 9 am, I typically won't bother to try again until after 3p or later. 1/15/2016 8:18 PM 258 All of the above, the bullets I checked would depend on the time of day I selected to go to the beach. ie: Early morning typically would be sufficient parking. 1/15/2016 8:03 PM 108 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 259 I think the amount of parking spaces are adequate. I would prefer to keep parking at a minimum to preserve the integrity of the ecosystem and overall Brewster beach experience. 1/15/2016 7:09 PM 260 no bike access especially to crosby is a major barrier 1/15/2016 6:42 PM 261 I think the brewster beaches can really be a model of environmental protection and preservation I see that as a challenge we face every day. 1/15/2016 6:17 PM 262 non residents/visitors NOT getting the idea that there are people WAITING on line on the right for a SPACE. They often just drive in ignoring the cars and "jump the line" People in the waiting cars often have to exit their cars to indicate that there is a line. WE NEED CLEAR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT. 1/15/2016 5:24 PM 263 Can't ever walk my dog in good weather even before *am 1/15/2016 3:51 PM 264 Consider Kayak Rack removal during 7 busiest weeks in summer to free up more parking spaces.1/15/2016 2:13 PM 265 lack of parking spaces.1/15/2016 2:07 PM 266 We rarely encounter lack of parking or traffic because we get there so early in the morning.1/15/2016 1:49 PM 267 There is a significant change at Breakwater Beach that lengthens the walking distance from the parking lot to the sand/beach environment. 1/15/2016 1:27 PM 268 We go before 10 AM to avoid any parking issues. Crosby lot is usually full by noon at the latest with a line of cars cued up for open spaces. 1/15/2016 1:18 PM 269 Each year since I've lived in Brewster, the beaches are getting more and more crowded. Last summer I got a parking ticket for parking in a place that wasn't spot. It was because I couldn't park anywhere else, so all the people who are out-of-state or didn't have beach stickers didn't get tickets and I got a ticket even though I have a beach permit. 1/15/2016 1:06 PM 270 Have encountered many cars going too fast on roads shared with pedestrians, such as Crosby Lane and Linnell Landing Road. Also crossing route 6A in numerous places via bike or walking, such as across from Cobies to Linnell Landing Road, cars are speeding there frequently and very few obey the state law to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Many bikers from the bike path try to cross there and there should at least be a sign indicating that cars are required by law to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk in the middle of the road there like other parts of town. 1/15/2016 12:54 PM 271 Of course summer after 10:30 is often too crowded.1/15/2016 12:44 PM 272 Trash! If these people bring items to the beach they should carry it back!1/15/2016 12:38 PM 273 The town of Brewster (Dos Not) Know how to run a beach Because the town Fathers Have there Heads in the sand And the new side walk IS the most Dangerous thing I have ever seen!!!! 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 274 Taking away parking spaces in front of the Crosby mansion has left many fewer parking spaces for Brewster residents of which I am one. It is often very discouraging, as a resident and taxpayer, to drive around and around looking for a place to park. Also, there is no parking anymore on the side streets. I can understand if one side was no parking,but both sides of the street seems very discriminatory especially when there are not enough spaces for Brewster residents in the main parking lot. Many spaces in the main parking lot have been taken up by day pass parking stickers as well. 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 275 Low tide everyone spreads out, not crowded...high tide everyone is in close proximity to one another.1/15/2016 11:53 AM 276 Years ago I would frequently visit Paine's Creek beach parking lot daily to read the paper and enjoy my coffee. With the destruction of the parking lot it is no longer possible. All of the other landings are blocked by bushes or grass, or parking is saved for handicap access. I hardly ever see anyone in those parking spaces/ 1/15/2016 11:15 AM 277 town website hard to navigate where the public (non-residents) should park, rec'd ticket!1/15/2016 11:07 AM 278 Parking has been an issue at Paine's Creek, sometimes Linnell Landing. Walking to the beach from parking is not a problem - part of the experience. If I want to view the beach from my car, usually in cold or wet weather, I go to Breakwater Landing or Skagit in Orleans. 1/15/2016 11:00 AM 279 It's not about distance from car to beach as much as the problem of lack of parking. LACK OF PARKING BIGGEST PROBLEM. 1/15/2016 9:50 AM 280 When there were no signs stating parking permits were required on the circle near P of R, it was very difficult to park. It was much better this year. 1/15/2016 9:17 AM 281 I feel strongly the Brewster keep one beach "under developed" . Crosby offers the option of walking longer distances in the sand to get to a pristine, uncrowded beach. I am older and recognize that I will not always be able to make the trek and will adjust my ways as needed. But, even if I am no longer able to make the long walk out to the last bit of beach at Crosby, I would hope that it would remain unpaved. This would allow Brewster to have one beach that meets the needs of hikers, birdwatchers and naturalists. 1/15/2016 8:04 AM 282 Again its a 5 min walk.1/15/2016 7:26 AM 109 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 283 none of the above 1/15/2016 12:13 AM 284 parking has been a major problem at Crosby Beach - I used it a lot less frequently because I didn't want to deal with the lack of parking especially since the parking in front of the mansion was eliminated 1/14/2016 8:52 PM 285 how about loud music at the beach, or smelly facilities?1/14/2016 8:37 PM 286 Don't usually visit during the busy part of the day 1/14/2016 8:13 PM 287 I used to love Paine's Creek but the parking is impossible now.1/14/2016 8:05 PM 288 I would frequent some of the beaches closer to me more frequently however when I have tried to go to them I have frequently found a lack of parking. For that reason they may not have been my favorite beach. 1/14/2016 7:54 PM 289 poor toilet facilities 1/14/2016 7:41 PM 290 Crosby suffers from inadequate trash removal frequency during the summer, inadequate dune marking (to encourage people to stay off), inadequate efforts to close over-dune paths that should be closed, and a complete lack of off- season trash containers, which is a real problem, since Crosby is very popular in the off season. 1/14/2016 7:34 PM 291 Brewster beaches are very popular, challenge to get by the pedestrians that struggle to walk safely along the side of the well traveled roads. Little children running a head of parents. lots of bikes, makes it difficult to navigate a car. Sidewalks would be a safety improvement although I understand it's not part of the not native Cape Cod tradition. (decreasing traffic is another option) 1/14/2016 6:55 PM 292 i usually am there early or late, so not at peak times 1/14/2016 6:52 PM 293 Tourist traffic 1/14/2016 6:02 PM 294 The walking distance to the beach is not long, but it has become more difficult as the dune has built up over the years.1/14/2016 5:21 PM 295 Parking is by far my most significant challenge.1/14/2016 5:14 PM 296 Lack of trash facilities for so many people, and the port a potties should be there until Oct 1st.1/14/2016 5:13 PM 297 HP spaces usually available. Wish better maintained walkway or boardwalk over dunes to beach.1/14/2016 4:33 PM 298 No portable bathroom 1/14/2016 2:59 PM 299 It's frustrating when people without stickers park at the beach and they have not received tickets. It's also frustrating when people park in areas that are not parking spots and have not received tickets. Sometimes it seems to be because there is so much sand that they can't tell that a certain area is not a parking spot. 1/14/2016 2:56 PM 300 Crosby developed a tense arrangement of cars waiting for parking spots last summer. People were getting rather angry and vocal if they didn't think everyone was following the "rules" about how all that should work. 1/14/2016 2:36 PM 301 We are totally dismayed over the lack of parking.1/14/2016 2:30 PM 302 People often walk dogs illegally, especially in the early AM; sometimes unleased and obviously without proper disposal bags. litter is often left behind, or not properly placed in trash cans, when people leave. A few citations might help folks behave properly! 1/14/2016 2:03 PM 303 dogs 1/14/2016 1:59 PM 304 dogs on the beach and walk way strip at Crosby. And laying on the beach at beginning of season and end of season and having dogs jump on me when I am resting. 1/14/2016 1:53 PM 305 we walk further away to avoid crowds 1/14/2016 1:22 PM 306 We visit a private beach during the summer months, Brewster Park Club.1/14/2016 1:06 PM 307 we don't usually have any problems,1/14/2016 11:02 AM 308 If there a problem with overcrowding limit beach stickers or bus from one of the schoo 1/14/2016 10:48 AM 309 Trash receptacles need to be accessible year-round. Signs should be posted regarding litter.1/14/2016 10:42 AM 310 Linnell does not have much parking and we tend not to go during the day in the summer because of the lack of parking. 1/14/2016 9:57 AM 311 More trash being left on beach with the increased volume which is a shame. Also people bringing firewood and leaving charred remains on beach...no fires should be enforced 1/14/2016 8:47 AM 312 The Board of Selectman made a major mistake in removing the parking in front of the Crosby Mansion without providing an alternative solution. The ability to access Crosby Beach during the peak season is very limited and frustrating. Crosby Lane is also now more dangerous with an increase in pedestrians and bikers. 1/14/2016 7:13 AM 110 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 313 Please figure out a way for a resident to be able to park at the beach on summer days. The parking lots are small. I know it is a tradeoff but it's disappointing and frustrating to drive to EVERY beach and not find a space. A ruined summer's day! 1/13/2016 8:24 PM 314 Had to park off 6 1/13/2016 7:31 PM 315 Many cars travel too fast on mostly narrow beach roads. Makes it treacherous for walkers and beach road residents.1/13/2016 7:26 PM 316 lack of public transport is causing excessive auto congestion at beaches 1/13/2016 5:32 PM 317 Parking at the Drummer Boy is not a good option for Wing Island because you have to walk along busy Rte 6. I don't understand why the Museum controls access to Wing Island, and there should be a way to get from Drummer Boy to Wing Island without going by the museum given the museum's refusal to let people park there. BTW, I was a long-time member of the museum until it banned dogs without explanation or reply to my requests for information. 1/13/2016 4:43 PM 318 The problem about two rows of cars parking in the middle of the parking lot, not being able to drive around to drop off family and beach gear. One summer we has someone back into our Jeep and drive away, with extensive damage. 1/13/2016 4:40 PM 319 I go to Point of Rocks more frequently than Crosby, because it's the beach closest to my home. However, the public swimming area at POR is limited. I've basically given up on going to any of the beaches, though, because parking is impossible. 1/13/2016 4:30 PM 320 Brewster beach parking is a disgrace! Especially Paines Creek! Whoever designed it to stop eroding should hand over their fee back to the state/town. A parking lot might as well be built over all the DEAD vegetation and trees that have been killed by being choked from the water overflow! You people need to get your acts together!! 1/13/2016 2:18 PM 321 We like Spruce Hill despite the long walk and lack of nearby amenities (porta-potty, ice cream truck) because it's rarely crowded. 1/13/2016 1:19 PM 322 I do not usually frequent the beach during prime time. The crowds of people on the beach is a factor that keeps me away. 1/13/2016 11:58 AM 323 Missed BOARD WALK at Crosbury Was new Where did it go.?? Needed for people with hip or knee problems. With out it these people are unable to walk through DEEP SAND 1/13/2016 11:29 AM 324 Sometimes during the year there has been too much ice/snow to drive into the parking lot and walk safely to the beach 1/13/2016 8:14 AM 325 Often, we found burned wood and broken glass on the beach ( Crosby ). We went a bit further, but we think better enforcement of thoses rules ( at night? ) and better maintenance of the beach ( sand, toilets... ) could and sould be done to have a totally outstanding experience. 1/12/2016 8:12 PM 326 Often have to park at Crosby Mansion and walk because the lot is full 1/12/2016 12:37 PM 327 Brewster has been improving its handicap access to its beaches but needs to improve its handicap parking in the parking lots to those accessible beaches, especially, Mant's Landing. 1/12/2016 10:10 AM 328 We're not handicapped fortunately, and we don't encounter long walks from parking because we go home instead. We only want to park near the beach any time we want to go. No long walks lugging all our gear. No shuttles with their limited hours, waiting, lugging gear on an off them, and non-guaranteed availability, added time, inefficiency, and added frustration. They're a huge negative. 1/12/2016 8:39 AM 329 I purposely avoid the beach during high traffic times and mostly go off season.1/11/2016 10:14 PM 330 Not enough parking after 10:00 AM.1/11/2016 9:54 PM 331 Not enough parking spots 1/11/2016 9:54 PM 332 Real facilities and showers 1/11/2016 9:16 PM 333 I encounter parking problems and traffic at the beaches rarely because, after visiting Brewster's beaches for 17+ summers, I know not to expect a parking spot at Crosby Beach on a warm, sunny summer weekend between 10am and 3pm. I dont bother during these key times and prefer to kayak on some of Brewster's ponds or bike ride instead. 1/11/2016 7:58 PM 334 cars that are parking at linnell and crosby that do not have stickers and they stay there for most of the day and nothing is done, once some cars were ticketed but still stayed the most of the day 1/11/2016 4:36 PM 335 Lack of open handicap parking spaces...usually because of out-of-state NON-handicapped cars that are parked in those spaces. Strongly suggest really raising the fees for violations. 1/11/2016 2:07 PM 336 Biting flies, no-see-ums, mosquitos.1/11/2016 1:21 PM 337 Porta potties should be cleaned daily during season!1/11/2016 12:36 PM 111 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey Q13 Think about your favorite public coastal beach in Brewster. Use the following scale to rate your answers to the following statements:1= Strongly Disagree 2= Disagree 3= Neutral 4= Agree 5= Strongly AgreeI would visit my favorite beach in Brewster MORE if it...... Answered: 1,834 Skipped: 226 18.32% 283 24.47% 378 40.26% 622 12.04% 186 4.92% 76 1,545 2.61 9.53% 149 16.38% 256 36.98% 578 25.46% 398 11.64% 182 1,563 3.13 11.08% 184 8.61% 143 17.46% 290 26.55% 441 36.30% 603 1,661 3.68 14.29% 203 12.60% 179 59.04% 839 8.09% 115 5.98% 85 1,421 2.79 20.08% 293 23.99% 350 43.32% 632 9.80% 143 2.81% 41 1,459 2.51 21.16% 317 20.36% 305 31.64% 474 16.49% 247 10.35% 155 1,498 2.74 8.61% 121 8.68% 122 30.32% 426 23.56% 331 28.83% 405 1,405 3.55 #Comment Date ....were better... ....were less crowded ....had more parking... ....had better handicap... ....had better water quality ....had alternative... ....nothing (I already use ... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Total Weighted Average ....were better maintained ....were less crowded ....had more parking available ....had better handicap accessibility ....had better water quality ....had alternative transportation available for traveling there (e.g. shuttle, bike rental) ....nothing (I already use the beach as often as I want) 112 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1 Nickerson Park should shuttle their campers over to Crosby. They could include a small fee in their payment for the campsite. Have parking available on Linnell where there is an old building. Used by Town employees. 3/3/2016 11:01 AM 2 As stated, unleashed dogs are an issue everywhere. Their owners seem to think their animals have the same rights as humans. 3/3/2016 10:46 AM 3 parking mid day can be problematic but I rarely go at that time 2/28/2016 10:41 AM 4 allowed dogs on leash after six pm in summer.2/26/2016 6:41 PM 5 DO NOT WANT TO SHUTTLE MY ENTIRE FAMILY TO THE BEACH 2/25/2016 8:04 PM 6 should provided more trash cans and for longer time. At least till columbus day.2/25/2016 7:02 PM 7 There should be patrol of beaches for litter, plastic debris washed in.etc. (1x/week during season, 1x/month year round); we should not be encouraging more beach use, but rather develop all beach & pond landings, and avoid overcrowding at any one landing(beach or pond) in Town. 2/25/2016 6:06 PM 8 yes - short of parking, but it is already too crowded with houses and small areas of greenspace near the beaches, please don't squeeze in any more parking, that would spoil the experience for everyone, At the crowded times, offer some kind of bus service from other parking lots (maybe on 6A) 2/25/2016 5:59 PM 9 wish the toilets were available before and after summer wish the trash receptacles were available before and after summer wish there were dog waste bags and receptacles all year I WISH THE TOWN WOULD MAKE EFFORTS TOWARD AWARENESS (although it is common sense) AND TAKE A STRONGER STANCE AGAINST LITTERING including balloons after seeing a dead duck washed up on shore wrapped up in the ribbon from a balloon. Realtors use them and people use them for celebrations irresponsibly. 2/25/2016 12:00 PM 10 ..... didn't have dog poop all around the entrance (both loose and in plastic bags)2/24/2016 11:09 PM 11 Would like a resident only beach 2/24/2016 5:35 PM 12 When I use Brewster beaches it's because they are close to home but I prefer Orleans beaches because they have lifeguards, food, bathrooms and showers. 2/24/2016 6:21 AM 13 I use it as often as I want, however, my wants all depend on whether or not I have parking. If there's no where to leave the car, it won't matter how much I want to be on the beach. 2/23/2016 4:05 PM 14 Wish that less people used the beach. I don't want more parking lots. I think residents should get priority at beaches and visitors should pay higher premiums for available parking. 2/23/2016 11:13 AM 15 I feel strongly that the town does not do nearly enough to make access easy for residents, especially lack of parking, given the abundant space available and number of beautiful beaches in the town. 2/22/2016 4:50 PM 16 my only issue is with available parking - often have to try several brewster beaches to find parking. Mants is closest to my house and is the one I generally try to go to. 2/22/2016 12:42 PM 17 I would visit more often before 9 AM or after 7 PM if my dog could accompany me!!!!2/22/2016 11:41 AM 18 shuttle bus to beaches 2/21/2016 6:32 PM 19 See previous comment about parking.2/21/2016 12:19 PM 20 Please, please, please give your first consideration to year round, full time residents. There is presently plenty of parking at all of our beaches. Please, I beg of you, do not ruin our town by building more parking lots or crowding our road ways with shuttle buses. Keep Brewster beautiful! 2/21/2016 9:28 AM 21 As mentioned before, if there were a dog beach, we would use the beach more frequently. If there were times of the day, morning or evening that could be designated as useful for dog owners. Just don't understand why this is such an issue as many other ocoastal states have this availability. 2/20/2016 3:29 PM 22 The only thing that needs attention is trash pick up, or more barrels.2/20/2016 11:34 AM 23 I wish they were patrolled for dogs on and off leash when they re not supposed to be there.2/20/2016 6:51 AM 24 Dogs and dog waste are a problem, especially in the off-season. Unleashed dogs have knocked people over and owners often fail to clean up after their dogs. (Covering waste with sand does not count!) 2/18/2016 5:50 PM 25 We pay for a beach sticker and parking is often not available. The beach access is not maintained adequately ie the walkway. 2/18/2016 3:59 PM 26 We're also near the Rail Trail -bike rental - but I can see that shuttle service would be good in summer, but cannot imagine how that could be smoothly arranged...maybe from Nickerson State Park. I do not like the possibility of a huge parking lot (State) taking over the natural landscape for seasonal use only, especially if it is tarmac! A shuttle would be so much better. Campers used to be adventuresome, not catered to. Must we change that? 2/18/2016 10:48 AM 113 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 27 Central parking, perhaps in a church or school lot and a shuttle to the beach might be worth looking into.2/18/2016 10:47 AM 28 bringing more beach folks by alternative transportation will cause overflow, especially at high tides, during the tourist season. The beach area has grown much smaller due to continued loss of sand which has moved out on the bay and down to other areas - no solution for this determined by the Town. Our beach is part of our community, which by itself and nearly fill the entire beach when all homes are occupied. 2/18/2016 7:05 AM 29 Linnell is a wonderful beach for toddlers. At my last visit, the beach was packed and tourists next to us dug a very dangerous large hole with toddlers very nearby. Both myself and another person (a former lifeguard) protested with no success. Motor boats were driving to shore where toddlers were playing. Some rules and supervision are needed. 2/17/2016 10:55 PM 30 Bike rental as a solution? Not without a dedicated bike lane from the rental facility to the beach. Even at that, you might get a few hipsters or tourists to use it, but that's a tiny share of the residents who can't enjoy the amenities of the town they live in. No one in their right mind is going to bike directly on 6A, especially with kids. 2/17/2016 6:03 PM 31 the towns lack of attention to our biggest attraction borders on the criminal 2/17/2016 3:04 PM 32 I am seldom deterred when I want to go swimming, will walk from Nickerson if I have to or ride a bike, but I would always go when I wanted to if there were a shuttle option. 2/17/2016 12:49 PM 33 Crosby beach sometimes has a lot of seaweed 2/17/2016 11:14 AM 34 was certain parking would NOT be a hassle 2/16/2016 2:20 PM 35 2/15/2016 3:38 PM 36 2/15/2016 9:19 AM 37 2/14/2016 3:27 PM 38 2/14/2016 3:11 PM 39 2/12/2016 2:20 PM 40 2/12/2016 12:50 PM 41 2/12/2016 8:00 AM 42 2/11/2016 2:32 PM 43 2/11/2016 1:45 PM 44 2/11/2016 1:08 PM 45 2/10/2016 11:26 PM 46 2/10/2016 2:30 PM 47 2/10/2016 11:06 AM 48 2/10/2016 9:57 AM 49 2/9/2016 3:33 PM 50 2/9/2016 11:56 AM 51 2/9/2016 11:47 AM 52 2/8/2016 9:44 PM 53 2/8/2016 9:13 PM 54 Of course I feel very lucky that I can get to our beach on foot in just a few minutes. But more variety would be fun. Brewster beaches need more parking. Everyone knows parking is not sufficient during the summer! The obvious solution is to expand parking spaces on the existing lots. If you create offsite parking you incur a permanent expense for shuttle buses and manpower. Linnell and Crosby have the room to expand. Who wants to wait for a bus to drag a bunch of chairs, coolers, and kids to the beach. I feel the beaches are well maintained and water quality is good. Shuttles will cause additional crowding, parking lots are adequate for beach size. More beach is needed. I feel that a Jitney or bus would b easier and safer TRANSPORTATION FOR VISITORS AND BEACH PARKING FOR RESIDENTS I think it is ridiculous and unnecessary how the town has limited the parking spaces and options, and there are few alternatives within half a mile. This is classic overreach by the town. If there was reliable shuttle from schools to beaches I would use that. If you are looking for doing improvements for accessibility, I can be available to speak to your person in charge. I'd use the beaches much more if I could find parking... and not at some remote site! Have a local shuttle at a nearby parking destination is a great idea. Beaches in general should be cleaned and raked of seaweed like other community beaches Depending on the time and season, we choose a beach that we feel we can access via car and park successfully I really can't comment - not enough experience. we are new to Brewster Parking limitations have caused us to wait up to an hour for a space, and on rarer occassion to just leave and change plans for the day. none of the above would make a difference. I would still walk the beaches I could have checked "nothing" as I pretty much use Crosby when I want except for peak summer - see my comments on parking above. A sidewalk would be a great benefit so campers at Nickerson or renters at another location could ride bikes or walk from the center of town to Spruce Hill, Ellis or Crosby thereby freeing up parking spaces. We would need a few more bike racks which are relatively inexpensive. I use as often as I want but can't always park at favorite beaches It would nice to have real bathrooms and changing rooms at breakwater instead of the portpotty The beauty of Brewster is being able to go to a different beach is one is too busy. A shuttle would be acceptable to my family members.2/8/2016 6:00 PM 114 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 55 I can easily walk, so the lack of parking doesn't really affect me. I intentionally avoid the time of day when the crowds are greatest (and the sun is hottest). 2/8/2016 2:40 PM 56 Create more parking by making the land next to Kate's Ice cream a summer parking area. Use the land area that was the former Ida Ellis property as a small parking area. People could drop off beach goers and then walk to the beach. 2/8/2016 2:35 PM 57 I think that more parking needs to be made available and alternative transportation would certainly help to relieve the parking problem. 2/8/2016 11:56 AM 58 Beaches are well maintained.2/8/2016 11:06 AM 59 Parking at Crosby became a problem this past summer because the parking by Crosby Mansion (Town Property) was removed. (Probably about 25 spaces) (I suspect because of local residents). This parking should be restored. The local residents do not own Crosby - we all do. And - more parking should be available on unused areas at Crosby such as the old tennis courts. This is really an easy fix. 2/8/2016 10:23 AM 60 The bugs (no-see-ums) keep us away during peak times.2/8/2016 9:36 AM 61 We like to go to the bay for high tide but sometimes we worry about parking so we go to the national seashore or ponds instead. 2/8/2016 8:33 AM 62 Need more parking at Crosby!!2/7/2016 4:50 PM 63 Please consider limit the amount of non-citizen beach stickers sold during peak season.2/7/2016 2:08 PM 64 Beaches need to be periodically cleaned( raked).2/7/2016 12:33 PM 65 Although I agree we need more parking - how much is the question. Even 100 spaces added to Crosby Landing or Linell will add about 400-500 more people to the beach daily. This will definitely overtax the beach area, while adding to more trash and abuse the dune/grass area. We need a balance to permitting beach goers and preserving our beautiful and delicate natural resources.-- 2/7/2016 9:22 AM 66 STRICTLY ENFORCE PARKING REGULATIONS- TOW NON STICKER CARS!2/6/2016 11:16 PM 67 Beaches are well maintained. Water quality is fine. Parking is the only issue. Turn those tennis courts into more spaces. Give the parking back that you took away from the Crosby mansion too. 2/6/2016 8:46 PM 68 I answered the above for myself, however, I am concerned about my parents' ability to access the beaches (specifically Breakwater) as they continue to age. Handicap parking is great for my mother, who is still very ambulatory, but my father needs a rollator to get around so would not be able to use the beach without a paved or hard-packed path to get from the car to the beach. What's even more important is the ability to park in a handicap spot and be able to sit in the vehicle and see the beach - the sand, the surf, and the sunsets. 2/6/2016 6:42 PM 69 there were days that I drove from landing to landing hoping to find parking and enjoy some beach time only to return home.... 2/6/2016 1:14 PM 70 There should be resident only parking spots.2/6/2016 9:31 AM 71 Could the land across the way from Kate's be used to have parking for Paine's Creek (Rts 6 an Paine Creek Rd), then shuttle bus or the gentleman who does the hayrides perhaps could earn a living escorting people at specified times/days 2/5/2016 9:40 PM 72 I have chosen to go home instead of frequenting the porta potty on hot days 2/4/2016 5:19 PM 73 Instead of destroying the area around the beaches by putting in expensive parking lots which will be completely underutilized for the majority of the year, Brewster should implement a shuttle system that transports tourists to the beach for the less than 2 month period they are here. The cost savings to do so would be tremendous, and is the most viable, and smartest, way to solution public beach access matters. 2/4/2016 1:17 PM 74 I would go nearly every day for the months that I'm on the cape each year if the handicapped access were improved!! I love Paines Creek. 2/3/2016 7:07 PM 75 We love the Brewster beaches, some more attention to access for those with mobility impairment would be great.2/3/2016 7:04 PM 76 A shuttle running from Crosby to Ellis and points in between might give people access to beaches with limited parking.2/3/2016 6:01 PM 77 The lack of parking, especially around the summer holidays and weekends is a problem. Cannot park on the street as the police have put up no parking signs and will ticket the cars. 2/3/2016 11:05 AM 78 Would like to see one of the beaches designated for residents only. Other towns do this and it may give residents a better option for getting to the beach and not having access. 2/3/2016 11:03 AM 79 We don't usually got to the beach at midday so as to limit sun exposure 2/2/2016 7:26 PM 80 Oyster shells are cutting bare feet on the Brewster Flats 2/1/2016 9:23 PM 115 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 81 We could not use alternative transportation but a shuttle would be helpful to others during the summer weeks.2/1/2016 3:40 PM 82 While parking can be an issue, I don't believe increasing the parking areas would alleviate the problem; that would just bring in more people and detract from the quiet nature of Brewster beaches. 2/1/2016 11:01 AM 83 Need dog access in the Summer 2/1/2016 8:31 AM 84 Brewster needs at least ONE beach in town that dogs are allowed at year-round 2/1/2016 8:18 AM 85 Had dog access year round at at-least one public beach in Brewster 2/1/2016 8:16 AM 86 Need to increase number of handicapped of parking spaces and also prevent erosion of beaches and parking areas.1/31/2016 11:52 PM 87 Not sure what deal with the devil the town struck with the MA gov, because heaven knows the local Crosby residents certainly didn't benefit - nevermind even get reduced or free entry rates to Nickerson which every other town manages to get for their residents to their state parks - but the beach is way too crowded now and Crosby Lane is a mess with traffic. And no, putting in sidewalks isn't a good answer either - this isn't Nauset Beach. You clearly hit a sore spot here for the Crosby Beach local residents. All pain, no gain for us. 1/31/2016 9:10 PM 88 Breakwater beach needs to be raked, and cleaned more often. Point of rocks beach would be in better shape if the private citizens from Seapines all the way to the point of rocks would clean up after themselves when they have fires on the beach. by the end of the summer, the smell of ashes in the sand can be overpowering, and their burnt out logs wash up on the public beach. 1/31/2016 3:03 PM 89 It's not a question of wanting to visit my favorite beach more. I'd want to and prefer to visit different beaches more often if it were possible to do so. 1/31/2016 9:54 AM 90 I am really saddened some times by the way people leave the beach. Trash, broken toys, etc are left. More trash cans needed? Regular rubbish collection or policing of the beach? 1/30/2016 7:16 PM 91 The parking is key. But that keeps the crowds down, naturally. I haven't encountered overcrowding, but i have frequently encountered trouble parking. 1/30/2016 3:19 PM 92 I think public transportation from a Brewster parking spot is the perfect answer.1/30/2016 2:38 PM 93 allowed dogs more frequently.1/30/2016 9:29 AM 94 Parking areas are generally overcrowded during the high season. Our eastern most beaches have large open areas but lack adequate parking to accommodate vehicles. Strongly recommended increased parking areas on town and state properties that allow for walking access to our town beaches. Long Pond: boat ramp is in terrible condition and does not adequately or safely address the needs of boaters. Access parking for trailers is set between trees along the roadway. Strongly recommend a comprehensive plan be made to remove the trees along the roadway and open the area for better, safer and more parking. 1/30/2016 8:16 AM 95 Something has to be done with parking at Breakwater. A dedicated teacher all school year long can't enjoy the beach for relaxation and work on lesson agenda's for September. All the cars parked without a pass and not ticketed. Busy parking lots should be checked every hour...the Town would be rewarded with the fines. Thank you. A very dedicated Brewster Teacher. 1/29/2016 9:47 PM 96 Crosby with the 1 mile of state beach should be the central beach to consider shuttles bikini rentals and additional parking -for example Point of rocks is very small so add'l parking and shuttles are not realistic options-people complaining about beach traffic and safety are really trying to turn our public beaches into semi-private beaches 1/29/2016 3:14 PM 97 I'm fortunate in that I use the beach pretty much when I want except in peak summer months when I may get closed out of parking. For Crosby I'd recommend a shuttle service - once parking at the beach is full you pick up the shuttle. I'd suggest a monitor, several handicapped places, and at least a dozen or two at Crosby for resident only. The remainder available for visitors till they fill and then everyone else uses the shuttle. 1/29/2016 2:59 PM 98 Dog rules should be enforced during peak season 1/28/2016 7:31 PM 99 It is a challenge to park unless one arrives very early or very late. In my case, there is the added issue of too few handicap parking spots. 1/28/2016 2:00 PM 100 The beach access path is not dug out enough to make it easy to walk or bring beach strollers, buggies or carry bags & chairs. 1/28/2016 11:26 AM 101 Lack of restroom facility 1/28/2016 10:31 AM 102 I only use the public beaches for walking or watching sunsets so above does not apply to me.1/28/2016 10:19 AM 103 We do have the CCNS Shuttle at the end of the street--its a little tricky to get off on 6a and walk w all of the beach gear for a family--all the way down Crosby Lane. 1/27/2016 5:17 PM 104 Perhaps we are not typical Brewster Beach users.1/27/2016 5:07 PM 116 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 105 Point of Rocks, my favorite, I use as often as I want, if there is no parking I will ride my bike or walk. Breakwater my 2nd favorite I will leave if it is too crowded or has no parking. 1/27/2016 3:41 PM 106 I suggest that on weekends the Town consider using Town Hall and Eddy Scools parking lots with shuttle. Details would have to be worked out, of course, but that could be accomplished. 1/27/2016 3:39 PM 107 I only visit the beach on weekends when my family visits me. Otherwise I leave it to the tourists.1/27/2016 11:54 AM 108 If I had more time.1/27/2016 11:26 AM 109 If I had more time 1/27/2016 11:19 AM 110 It seems that those who want to get to the beach manage to get there under the present parking and beach access arrangements; therefore there really is no need for any further parking expansion or shuttle service. 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 111 Brewster needs to provide Portapotties at all beach locations to reduce pollution at town beach access sites 1/26/2016 4:52 PM 112 Bike rental would be a great addition 1/26/2016 4:38 PM 113 Mant's Landing has more sitting space on the beach than the other beaches nearby- but the parking is awful. There have been times when we have parked early in the morning with our kayaks then biked home & back to get a space for high tide! 1/26/2016 4:37 PM 114 Brewster beaches are on the edge -- the natural, quiet, solitary atmoshere we have grown to love over the years is becoming harder and harder to find, and we often have to resort to visiting at "off" peak times to enjoy the same qualities. Many more additional visitors will push the "vibe" towards Coney Island. I'm not looking forward to seeing a Merry-Go-Round at Mants. 1/26/2016 11:44 AM 115 The beach (landing) is small and the community around it is pretty dense so parking isn't an issue for most of the people. More parking may cause over crowding. Most people, including my self will load up the car with all the beach equipment & toys and family, drop it off and bring the car back home and then walk or bike back to the beach - not a problem. 1/26/2016 10:37 AM 116 I would welcome more lenient dog access rules. I suggest dogs should be leashed but access immediately post Labor Day should be allowed and during season prior to 8 am and post 6 pm 1/25/2016 10:19 PM 117 Adding more parking would increase the crowds on the beaches at high tide. The beaches are crowded at peak beach times and finding a place to sit can be difficult. 1/25/2016 6:55 PM 118 We moved from dennis two years ago and although we like brewster we sadly miss dennis bay beaches and will pay 20 dollars easy to park at sea street beach or mayflower. I hope this survey shows the need to improve the beaches in Brewster they are nice but could be improved 1/25/2016 4:10 PM 119 Again, parking is the biggest hindrance to using the beaches.1/25/2016 3:12 PM 120 On Crosby Lane, the town is considering paving over some old tennis courts for more parking. This is not the answer! We need a shuttle service! 1/25/2016 1:28 PM 121 I have a condo and am in Brewster most of the summer. However, there are days I am unable to go to any Brewster beaches due to lack of parking even as early as 10:00 am or as late as 4:00 pm. I do not want to go to the beach for the day at 9:00 am, but have sometimes had to resort to doing so in order to get parking. In all honesty, if I had known of the parking situation I would have bought a condo in another community. 1/25/2016 1:02 PM 122 I've been driving longer to the ocean for easier parking and access to water and beaches.1/25/2016 8:08 AM 123 Bike access could be improved by providing more trails through the town - we would cycle a lot more if we could cycle safely as a family around town. 1/25/2016 7:58 AM 124 I believe if food trucks were allowed to visit beaches it would be nice not to have to leave and come back and dogs also should be allowed 1/24/2016 10:21 PM 125 Linnell Landing is a very accessible beach. Easy to access from the bike trail and 6A.1/24/2016 8:12 PM 126 Need more parking, Lose of Paines Creek Parking at the beach has ended the tradition for many of watching a sunset from the car. and long walks on the flats terminating long held family traditions of connecting to the beach Town has sacred trust to maintain and encourage this activity. 1/24/2016 7:29 PM 127 The lot does not have much parking but that helps to keep the crowds away 1/24/2016 7:17 PM 128 permanent bathrooms would be a definite plus ( as residents of most towns have access to)1/24/2016 3:41 PM 117 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 129 parking is an issue when spending the day at the beach at times especially if meeting others there. Parking at Paines Creek is horrible and more spaces needed - yet unsure where you would put them. One of my favorite places for sunsets, yet have had to go to different places since no parking. Breakwater - fills up fast on weekends. Very disappointed to hear visitors or owners from houses up above park cars there as their "overflow parking". Point of Rocks - insulted to see markers stating private beach. The beach is public and the houses don't own the beach. I've been going there for 50 years and will continue to put my chair where ever I want and dare anyone to tell me to move. Bad form for Brewster to have let that happen....and even worse for homeowners to try to enforce it. 1/24/2016 3:30 PM 130 Lack of accessibility for viewing Brewster's most scenic beach and vista. Sitting in car in parking lot (if the 1 handicap spot available) for viewing is a poor option. 1/24/2016 1:07 PM 131 The beaches are fine the way they are , I would hate to see them end up like Paines creek, which is a travesty 1/24/2016 11:42 AM 132 Although parking is sometimes a problem at Little Breakwater, it would not make sense to add more parking because there is very little public space on the beach. Little Breakwater tends to be the beach that I visit alone or with my husband, or for sunsets, and Crosby is the beach that we go to when we have family/guests, and that beach needs to have more parking...we often wait for parking there. And it does get crowded...if there were some way to have parking in another lot away from the current one, since everyone crowds around the entrance... 1/24/2016 11:27 AM 133 I do not drive to beach on weekends during the day. I Bike if I go. Or wait until after 5pm 1/24/2016 10:55 AM 134 Everything is different now with the changes at Breakwater. We will see how Breakwater works for us now. It has taken away out joy of watching the sunset from our car. 1/24/2016 9:55 AM 135 Since I don't go to the beaches in the summer, most of the questions were N/A. I do wish that there were trash cans in the parking lot so that when I pick up after my dog, there is a trash receptacle right there. Also, maybe people would be less inclined to leave other trash on the beach or in the parking lot. 1/24/2016 12:00 AM 136 Parking is difficult after 3 PM. I feel if a parking sticker was required later than 3PM parking spots would not be taken by people that do not pay for a sticker. This is especially a problem if high tide is later then 3 PM. 1/23/2016 7:12 PM 137 While a shuttle sounds enticing, I don't want the beach to lose its quaintness and become more overcrowded which would ruin the whole experience. 1/23/2016 5:34 PM 138 Parking is the main issue, but them limited parking keeps the crowds from being too large.1/23/2016 5:11 PM 139 Needed additional parking spaces at all brewster beaches 1/23/2016 5:00 PM 140 Buying a beach pass did not allow our family to enjoy the beaches because of lack of parking 1/23/2016 4:56 PM 141 The problem with paines is they ruined the look of the beach and ruined the parking both 1/23/2016 4:17 PM 142 our beaches are not raked like other towns. I don't understand why we charge so much money for dirty beaches and NO parking 1/23/2016 2:16 PM 143 again would like to see benches at all the beaches 1/23/2016 1:08 PM 144 There is plenty of room on the beaches for everyone but if you don't live within walking distance you can't find a parking space on beautiful summer days. 1/23/2016 12:28 PM 145 Lack of public toilets is an issue and no-one checks permits or gives out parking tickets when cars are illegally parked. Also there is NO clear signage of who to call when there are dogs on the beach in season 1/23/2016 10:43 AM 146 I would use Paine's Creek more if the parking lot was the way it used to be. Now it is almost unusable, Crosby is fine 1/23/2016 10:22 AM 147 Would visit more if it had bathrooms 1/23/2016 8:20 AM 148 I would visit more often if permits were required to park until 4:00 or 5:00. It's usually impossible to park at 3:00 or even at 2:30 since people without permits start coming before 3:00. 1/22/2016 9:58 PM 149 If the boardwalk at Linnell was bigger by 20/30 feet with more benches great place to sit in solitude !1/22/2016 9:43 PM 150 A few times each summer I avoid the beach because it's too hot! When the tide is way out and the weather is scorching, the lack of shade can make our bay beaches very uncomfortable. A beach side park(s) with shade trees would be a great asset to have in town. 1/22/2016 7:36 PM 151 Instead of parking lot changes, I would recommend shuttle service from somewhere south of 6A, possible Nickerson State Park. (Crosby Beach) 1/22/2016 7:18 PM 152 In the summer, I like to get there real early and get the heck out before the crowds arrive.1/22/2016 4:45 PM 153 I would like Ellis Landing to look nicer. The cement box for runoff is ugly. I would also like to see handicap access...1/22/2016 3:43 PM 154 The biggest problem is parking. Crowding is not an issue as Linnel and Crosby have ample space on the beach at high tide. The water quality is always good. 1/22/2016 3:31 PM 118 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 155 Not able to find parking at peak times. Would like better bathroom facilities 1/22/2016 11:18 AM 156 see comment above 1/22/2016 10:50 AM 157 Beaches are well maintained. Crowds are not usually an issue. Parking is terrible. At times I have not been able to find parking at either Linnell or Crosby and drive to Rock Harbor. 1/22/2016 10:30 AM 158 The only comments are sometimes it is hard to get parking. But my main disappointment is the policy change to not allow fires on the beach. Please reconsider. Thanks! 1/21/2016 8:31 PM 159 A dog beach might be nice 1/21/2016 7:35 PM 160 Breakwater is closest to me, but Crisby the most beautiful. I don't go to Crosby as often due to parking limits.1/21/2016 5:39 PM 161 If dogs were permitted early/late in the day in summer, I would visit more 1/21/2016 2:51 PM 162 Linnell is easy access for seniors and families with seniors. Parking difficult because it is popular. I would be willing to take shuttle if available. Not able to walk very far.. 1/21/2016 1:14 PM 163 Spruce Hill should have a large parking lot with access much closer to the water. This area is under used and could take the pressure off the over crowded parking situation at other beach locations 1/21/2016 12:58 PM 164 Safer to bike or walk to the beach, the sidewalk should be extended in East Brewster to the Orleans line 1/21/2016 11:56 AM 165 Reopen the parking in front of Crosby Mansion. Create 20% of the parking spaces in the lots for resident only parking 1/21/2016 11:33 AM 166 The concept of a shuttle system to our beach seems convoluted. Use of the State DCR land off Crosby and Linnell is a wonderful solution to the long term problem. The State bought this property for this very reason and town meeting has been supportive. It does seem that this solution is opposed by neighbors in this area that do not want to share this area with the general community. 1/21/2016 11:25 AM 167 Permanent Clean Sanitary Facility 1/21/2016 11:11 AM 168 An option that had a shuttle from Nickerson parking lot would be good, but a larger parking lot nearer the water would be ideal. Bicycles don't help when I have to carry chairs and an umbrella. 1/21/2016 10:48 AM 169 New Breakwater configuration is fantastic. We also use Sheep Pond at Fisherman's Landing and this beach/parking needs much work due to erosion. 1/21/2016 10:43 AM 170 shuttle would work however would it bring too many people to the beach. There are already a lot of Nickerson campers at Crosby. 1/21/2016 10:32 AM 171 If the town could purchase a 25' strip of land along the east side of the parking lot at Saint's Landing, it could create parking for 2 more rows of cars. Also, it would be nice if the town could obtain the strip of the Saint's Landing beach which a relative newcomer appropriated for his own, after the beach had been public for many decades. 1/21/2016 9:53 AM 172 The new parking seems like it is smaller and has less spaces. the walk to the actual beach is longer and I feel that is detrimental to our coastal community. 1/21/2016 9:19 AM 173 Need more white sand. This is why Dennis beaches have a better reputation.1/21/2016 8:51 AM 174 We do wish you would outlaw drones flying over the beach and restore off-leash dog access for May and September -- the beaches are rarely if ever crowded during those months. 1/20/2016 8:25 PM 175 I like the shuttle idea but am concerned with over crowding. Kind of a catch 22 with small parking areas I guess. I do feel the port a johns need to be manned more often. Maybe charge for parking after say..2 hours. 1/20/2016 7:25 PM 176 if my schedule allowed 1/20/2016 5:06 PM 177 Ellis Landing desperately needs attention: remove the concrete barrier; get rid of the awful orange sand; remove the chunks of tar. I understand the road is going to get improved. I hope the beach get attention too. 1/20/2016 4:55 PM 178 if my schedule allowed more...1/20/2016 4:47 PM 179 Biggest negative are the extent of stones within waters edge acting as a barrier to deeper water 1/20/2016 3:21 PM 180 the trick is go to the beaches in june and sept, oct 1/20/2016 2:48 PM 181 trash around lots is a problem especially dog walkers who drop their doggie bags every where and any where. Put out trash cans and empty them regularly! 1/20/2016 2:07 PM 182 weren't sure how to answer. We find everything to be good except access because of beach space and parking 1/20/2016 1:16 PM 183 We would ride bikes to the beach if there were bike paths along route 137 and 6A. It would also better to have dog restrictions only from memorial day to through labor day. 1/20/2016 12:55 PM 119 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 184 Love Crosby Landing Beach. More Parking would be good 1/20/2016 12:20 PM 185 Definitely need more parking. If a shuttle was available it should be for non-residents. Tax paying, sticker paying residents should get priority. 1/20/2016 12:03 PM 186 Parking is my biggest issue - in the summer months, I have to go early to get a spot and that doesn't always work. Sometimes it is difficult to arrive early, so that makes forces me to visit multiple beaches until I can find a spot. 1/20/2016 10:58 AM 187 Parking must be increased 1/20/2016 10:19 AM 188 I like Breakwater the way it is. Please don't change it.1/20/2016 9:37 AM 189 I am upset as a tax paying resident that my children cannot get a town pass anymore. they are part time residents in the summer and our children. they shouldn't be treated like out of town visitors and pay very high beach fees. we are considering selling our home due to this and dirty ports-potties and dirty beaches this past summer. 1/19/2016 11:23 PM 190 Ocean Edge buses people to Crosby Beach because they have no beach and renters/owners do not purchase the recreation package. This causes overcrowding at times. 1/19/2016 10:29 PM 191 we live in Brewster and rarely go to the beaches in the summer. They are way too overcrowded.1/19/2016 8:51 PM 192 We would use the beach more if they weren't so crowded.1/19/2016 7:41 PM 193 I go more in the off season than in the summer because of crowding 1/19/2016 7:29 PM 194 Would like separate parking area for residents.1/19/2016 6:32 PM 195 the beaches are well maintained just maintain the parking that always existed replace parking that disappear from erosion restore parking that was taken away from Crosby and make it sticker only even in front of the mansion. a shuttle would dump too many people on the beaches what good would that be if it's so crowded people are on top of you??? 1/19/2016 5:07 PM 196 More people on the beach will prove to be more $ for our local merchants. Let them come and enjoy it we do 1/19/2016 4:44 PM 197 A convenient shuttle could be helpful. One usually has many things to carry when planning a lengthy stay on the beach. 1/19/2016 4:24 PM 198 I wish there was at least one dog friendly beach in the summer open to residents.1/19/2016 3:53 PM 199 If the town had shuttle service would residents who have purchased a beach sticker be able to use the shuttle for free or would that be an additional charge? Would the parking lots become resident only and the shuttles for visitors? Would you be able to drop your family at the beach and then park at the shuttle lot? 1/19/2016 3:42 PM 200 Now that the parking has been taken away from the front of the Mansion at Crosby Beach it is very hard for us with beach passes to go to any "overflow parking" and park in the front of the mansion like we used to when that was available. 1/19/2016 2:11 PM 201 The wording in this part is very confusing.1/19/2016 12:23 PM 202 Beaches not particularly crowded. probably due to lack of parking.1/19/2016 11:33 AM 203 I use the beach as much as l like, but would like it better if less crowded on the beach.1/19/2016 10:45 AM 204 There will never be a day when we have enough parking for everyone who wants it at a particular time of day. The more we build, the more people will park. I'm far more concerned about what happens to our living land as mother nature works her magic. 1/19/2016 10:04 AM 205 Please stop trying to "improve" the beaches. The result is that the so-called improvements alter negatively the character of the town and the utility of the beaches. Leave it to nature to determine the character of the beaches. Leave them as natural as possible. Wing Island is a perfect example of a beach that has not been "improved" and has maintained its natural state. What is needed in benign neglect. Man's so-called improvements typically turn-out to be degradations. 1/19/2016 7:46 AM 206 Suggestion: offer shuttle service from Nickerson park and Ocean Edge condos.1/18/2016 10:03 PM 207 dedicated resident parking and additional public parking needs to be provided 1/18/2016 7:25 PM 208 ...nothing (I already use the beach as often as I want) doesn't make sense in the context of this section. Is there a problem with the water quality that should dissuade people from using the beach? 1/18/2016 6:29 PM 209 Should give parking access at beaches to residents with parking permit and alternative transportation for visitors.1/18/2016 6:16 PM 210 If I had more time 1/18/2016 5:58 PM 211 There should be better rest room facilities at all Brewster beaches 1/18/2016 4:30 PM 120 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 212 Have no issue with maintanance of our beaches...1/18/2016 3:56 PM 213 Point of Rocks has very limited parking, so we usually walk. I feel Brewster Beaches are well maintained and have good water quality. 1/18/2016 2:36 PM 214 You need to keep the damn dogs off the beach 1/18/2016 2:28 PM 215 If dogs were allowed during certain hours in the summer, I would certainly visit my favorite beach more.1/18/2016 2:17 PM 216 If people did not bring their dogs to the beach in the summer,and if owners picked up their dog's feces. It is disgusting to walk on the beach and step in "it". 1/18/2016 2:06 PM 217 there is absolutely nothing wrong with Breakwater. We used to say the same about Paine,s Creek until the Town completely destroyed this beautiful natural place. It never pays to disturb nature. Nature will ALWAYS win. 1/18/2016 12:46 PM 218 More garbage services. Please. people litter and trash washes up that should be cleaned.1/18/2016 11:19 AM 219 The beaches are beautiful, and Crosby has lots of space on the beach. The lot is much too small for the amount of beach available. Transportation by bike or even shuttle would be difficult because of chairs, umbrellas, etc. 1/18/2016 11:03 AM 220 In the height of the season I feel shuttles running from the Eddy School to the local beaches could alleviate parking issues. Too many parking permits are issued knowing full well there won't be enough parking. Year round residents should be able to find parking at least 75% of the time or get a reduction in permit fees. 1/18/2016 10:48 AM 221 protecting our beaches is an economic necessity and a responsibility to future generations.1/18/2016 10:39 AM 222 Not sure, as residents, if we would use a shuttle, since we do not use the beaches that often in the summer, but think it would be great for visitors. 1/18/2016 9:12 AM 223 Again, we need more parking on the beaches. It seems like you are catering to those who have beach front properties or are in walking distance to the beaches. The beaches are "public" beaches and at the very least, all Brewster residents should have equal access to them. However, with limiting parking, this is not the case. 1/18/2016 5:37 AM 224 YES. Better public transportation from central parking would be great for reducing traffic on beach roads and maintaining the character of the town and I would definitely use it to get to beaches I do not usually visit. Also, if alternative parking options were offered at some distance and walking trails indicated, I might visit beaches I don't ordinarily go to. I love walking from the Natural History Museum to get to Wing Island, partly because it feels so natural and isolated, which is unusual for the Cape. 1/17/2016 9:45 PM 225 Crosby, which is my usual beach is fine. it just needs more parking.1/17/2016 4:34 PM 226 Sometimes we have to go beach-to-beach. Sometimes we have to sit and wait for parking. Some order needs to be put into the wait process. Too many time I have seen people drive around waiting cars, or cut people off to get a space. 1/17/2016 3:18 PM 227 Ocean Edge is capturing a lot of waste behind the fencing (not all self-making) and the run-off streams can have a noxious smell. The numbers have considerably risen on that beach and spread into an already over burdened public landing beach coming from both the resort and public. The beach grass spreading in the waters of the abutting private beaches are capturing the waste endangering sea life, i.e. seashells and their ecology. 1/17/2016 2:53 PM 228 only the addition of a beach shuttle or trolley might help. Please do not add car traffic to current beach access roads. Do not build more parking lots and increase driving traffic in and out of beach access roads. 1/17/2016 1:57 PM 229 Permanent Bathroom facilities would be a big plus.1/17/2016 12:35 PM 230 As a local year-round resident & taxpayer we have been frustrated summer after summer always searching ( and not always finding) a parking space. Sometimes traveling up and down Rt 6A to find any parking space at any Brewster beach. 1/17/2016 7:41 AM 231 The walkway entrance ramp to the beach is difficult to use after storms or when it is heavily used. The port a potty should be closer to the front (eastern) side of the parking lot. The present location is dangerous with all of the traffic entering and around the lot. Sometimes the trash is overflowing, especially on most weekends. 1/17/2016 1:12 AM 232 Parking is the main issue keeping me from visiting the beach including oyster sundays.1/16/2016 9:35 PM 233 Parking is the main issue at this point. While I think we need to solve the parking situation, I am hesitant to want alternative transportation. My home is 2.5 miles from the beach. I'd hate to drive to a parking lot further away from the distance it takes me to drive to the beach, only to then take a bus. I can't understand why we can't park at Crosby Landing anymore. 1/16/2016 8:43 PM 234 Sometimes the seaweed can get a little out of control and stinks, I know some towns rake it up.1/16/2016 8:38 PM 235 The number one problem is the lack of parking!!!1/16/2016 8:31 PM 121 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 236 I am concerned with the possibility of public parking being constructed on the land between Crosby and Linnell beaches. I am concerned that the peace and simplicity of the Brewster beaches will be transformed into a commercial area. 1/16/2016 5:32 PM 237 We think that the town does a good job of maintaining our beaches in general-people need to take responsibility for collecting their own trash and in winter picking up dog waste. 1/16/2016 4:15 PM 238 please fix our ellis landing beach! renters are horrified when they see what it looks like. our beach shouldn't look so much worse than the other brewster beaches. please help us! 1/16/2016 4:00 PM 239 would use it more if we could get rid of the charcoal!1/16/2016 3:59 PM 240 As a resident I have access to Brewster Beaches 12 months of the year.1/16/2016 3:44 PM 241 Once the parking spaces were eliminated at the Crosby mansion the parking last summer was a nightmare. We would park at Nickerson park and walk to Crosby Beach down Crosby lane and were almost hit by cars passing more than once. 1/16/2016 3:25 PM 242 I find the Brewster beaches to be very well-maintained. I think the parking is sufficient, because bigger lots would lead to more crowded beaches. The beaches are busy an the peak weekends, but not on other days. On the busiest days, we and others drop off people and chairs etc at the lot and park elsewhere. 1/16/2016 1:54 PM 243 Don't agree with shuttle buses!!!! My tax money being used and overcrowding on beaches!1/16/2016 11:52 AM 244 Always tell my guest hopefully we can get parking If we don't I drop them off and go back later to join them Hopefully parking?????? 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 245 Happy as is. As long as there is at least one or two beaches with ease of access for the mobility challenged we are fine with the network of beaches and parking lots as is. 1/16/2016 11:32 AM 246 Need more parking need to allow parking on the streets again.1/16/2016 11:32 AM 247 As yet I still drive. When the time comes that I can no longer drive, public transportation and handicap accessibility will become issues. 1/16/2016 11:30 AM 248 In my opinion, a shuttle system would not work. Have you ever tried to organize 10-14 people , including kids that can carry no more than a towel ? I think the cost involved with a shuttle system, such as at the National Park, would be more costly in the long run than larger parking lots. Also, the town should have a person at those lots to collect a daily parking fee, check parking stickers AND maintain order. Dennis has such a system. 1/16/2016 11:24 AM 249 Change the dog access rules to year round. Summer rules should be 5am to 7am and after 5pm daily. Increase fines for not picking up your dog waste to $50.00 per fine. 1/16/2016 10:58 AM 250 I strongly oppose adding parking or shuttles to any of the beaches. The Brewster beaches are beautiful and perfect just as they are. 1/16/2016 10:47 AM 251 I have access to a private/association beach elsewhere in Brewster for part of the summer. For the days when I do not have access to that beach, I would go to a Brewster public beach, but the parking lots are often full. I would take a shuttle if need be. 1/16/2016 10:15 AM 252 Prohibitions for dogs are too strict. Owners/citizens should have at least 1 beach location/time where they can enjoy the beach with their dogs. 1/16/2016 10:02 AM 253 Since parking and summer traffic on beach roads are big issues the town needs to come up with more creative solutions to get people to the beaches NOT cars to the beaches. There are parking lots available in summer that could provide shuttle points for getting people to the beaches and make the streets safer for pedestrians. 1/16/2016 9:50 AM 254 Got rid of the dogs at beach ruling 1/16/2016 7:51 AM 255 I would like better green head control 1/16/2016 6:25 AM 256 leave on top of (route 137) Millstone and cannot get to beach other than car because there are no sidewalks/bike paths!!!!!...The busiest street in Brewster without a side walk is a travesty! 1/16/2016 5:53 AM 257 Issue is not parking. The issue is regulating Ocean Edge renters (they should use that beach) and non-permit visitors. A $30 ticket is not a deterrent. Increase in parking would only make te beaches more crowded. 1/15/2016 8:39 PM 258 I was disturbed by the town end run around special town meeting about breakwater,bait and switch is not a way to govern 1/15/2016 6:42 PM 259 These answers would pertain to my favorite beach, (paine's Creek) as well as all the Brewster beaches.1/15/2016 5:45 PM 260 I am opposed to providing public transportation to Brewster beaches. Then, they would become overcrowded, and with people who do not care about its natural protection as much as locals 1/15/2016 4:16 PM 122 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 261 Brewster beaches are dirty and not maintained 1/15/2016 2:07 PM 262 Would love to be able to use the beach at any time vs. arrving very early to get parking.1/15/2016 1:49 PM 263 For others who do not live close to the beach, alternative transportation would be a great option.1/15/2016 1:27 PM 264 The only issue we have is occasionally getting shut out of our first choice of beach due to no parking space (Crosby or Ellis). We will wait for a spot, or try another beach. 1/15/2016 1:22 PM 265 We find the beaches to be well maintained. A year-round garbage can at each town beach landing seems like something very basic that could be done. Even when the cans are removed, people still drop their garbage or bags of dog waste on the ground where the trash can usually is during the summer. We rarely drive but like everything else with parking, if you try to go at certain times it is busy and the small lots may be filled. More parking lots or expanding the lots at the expense of the beach or nature is a terrible idea. Brewster beaches are the best just the way they are. 1/15/2016 12:54 PM 266 Parking is a big problem on my favorite beach. In fact, I consider the lack of parking to be a big problem on all of the Brewster beaches. 1/15/2016 12:52 PM 267 We really need a way to either get more Parking or a shuttle. I'm a full time resident and many times have to go from beach to beach and can't find parking. Very frustrating! Now when family comes to visit we sometimes try to drop off kids, gear and one adult and someone tries to go park (for example for Crosby) in the bike trail lot on 6a and walk down. Sometimes even the bike lot is full!! 1/15/2016 12:46 PM 268 I would like to see the hours I think there should be a certain amount of stickers sold for day passes to prevent Brewster residents from not having available parking access to the beach. I think parking on one side of the side streets would be sufficient for emergency vehicles to access the beach. Also, I think the fines should be increased in the parking lot should be checked from eight until five rather than 3 o'clock in the afternoon. It is very annoying to park next to someone without a sticker that has no parking ticket. 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 269 Ellis like more, has limited parking so sometimes have to turn around and leave if there are no parking spots. If we have visitors, might have to figure out carpool option, which means someone has to be 'designated driver' so to speak and must stay back at the house since no place to leave the car. 1/15/2016 11:53 AM 270 Paines Creek is impossible in the summer so I avoid it.1/15/2016 10:51 AM 271 The challenge has always been parking. . . especially with young grandchildren . . . toting beach toys. They LOVE Paine's Creek, but have seldom been able to park and use the beach . . .requires a willing person to drive and then "hike" to the beach or not go at all!!! (Almost a mile - not pleasant if it is too hot!) 1/15/2016 10:42 AM 272 I am a frequent beach goer and nothing stops me from going but of course I agree that there needs improvement. Certainly Parking and Handicap Access for those who need it must be in place. But I am so proud of Brewster residents who care about preserving space and making our beaches accessible and beautifully maintained. Thank you. 1/15/2016 9:50 AM 273 Please do not pave the shoreline and nearby areas for more parking; consider alternatives 1/15/2016 9:23 AM 274 Since we live close enough to walk or bike to the beach, it isn't much of an issue for us. We do occasionally go to Breakwater and haven't had a horrible problem, but Ellis is a bit harder to park at. 1/15/2016 9:17 AM 275 I appreciate concerns regarding parking and beach access, but I just bought a house in Brewster, after 6 years as a second homeowner and much of what I enjoy about the beaches is that they are not crowded and there is not too much parking/traffic. I understand I need to go to the beach early or late in the height of the summer to park. I'm ok with that! 1/15/2016 8:28 AM 276 I would visit more often if it weren't crowded in season and dogs were more in control out of season (on leash). We need a lesser used beach for dogs off leash. 1/15/2016 8:12 AM 277 I support the idea of providing additional parking or shuttles to Brewster beaches but am strongly opposed to paving pathways to the end of the beach. Please keep it in it's natural state! 1/15/2016 8:04 AM 278 tourists clog up the parking and those of us who live here can't even visit our own beaches.1/15/2016 8:03 AM 279 We use our private beach and the limited access to the public beach today is adequate for the non-residence.1/15/2016 7:26 AM 280 There should be at least 1 beach in Brewster with REAL bathrooms. A snack bar of food truck would also be nice.1/15/2016 6:51 AM 281 not applicable 1/15/2016 12:13 AM 282 I think that the time for free beach parking is too early. It should be 4:00.1/14/2016 11:05 PM 283 I am not handicapped , but am furious as retired public health professional and taxpayer, that all the beaches do not have proper handicapped access. it is really a very very serious issue and,, not permitted by law ..correct? just wait for the suits to come! it can become a huge tax payer issue when the suits start , 1/14/2016 9:48 PM 123 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 284 There are always creative ways to figure out parking and avoid crowd 1/14/2016 9:27 PM 285 There are always creative ways to figure out parking and avoid crowd 1/14/2016 9:22 PM 286 I prefer parking at the beach rather then shuttlle as I often want to check out the tides and number of people at the beach before deciding to stay there. 1/14/2016 7:54 PM 287 I have no complaints 1/14/2016 7:51 PM 288 strongly agree: better sand quality 1/14/2016 7:43 PM 289 I think that there should be additional parking at beaches as well as shuttle services. We shouldn't put in too much parking but some would help. Real bathrooms rather than porta potties would be helpful. I also wonder why food trucks aren't allowed to come to the beaches at set times. ice cream trucks come but a healthy food truck like Sunbird would be much better for families. 1/14/2016 7:41 PM 290 I believe that town initiatives to increase parking at Crosby would be better directed at bike access from the bike trail. If the old campground basketball courts behind the theatre were opened for bike parking, and a bike path cut from the Rail Trail through to said lot, this would open the beach to far more people than increasing parking, and be environmentally much less damaging. 1/14/2016 7:34 PM 291 I don't want more parking. I want better access as a resident and taxpayer. I have no access to the beaches, I buy a sticker and it's tough luck charlie if I don't get a space after I work all day. 1/14/2016 6:55 PM 292 would like to see more bike paths and racks and walking paths/sidewalks 1/14/2016 6:52 PM 293 There are times that we have gone to the beach and were unable to because of the lack of parking 1/14/2016 6:45 PM 294 Need more parking.1/14/2016 5:10 PM 295 Seaweed and trash on beach...how about a bathhouse...some benches...1/14/2016 5:05 PM 296 Need for trash cans year round,not just summer, so dog walkers can dispose of animal wastes and not leave beside the road or on the beach. Need for enforcement of speed laws which are routinely ignored and present hazards to walkers/bikers 1/14/2016 4:26 PM 297 I live near the beaches and can walk, but the traffic issues are real on the weekends with cars turning around and pulling into my yard 1/14/2016 4:21 PM 298 Would really like if the stones could be removed from the water's edge 1/14/2016 4:02 PM 299 disgusted that the town charges residents for parking permits.1/14/2016 2:52 PM 300 Crosby is great.1/14/2016 2:36 PM 301 Please arrange to make Crosby Mansion parking lot available to Brewster residents~!!!1/14/2016 2:30 PM 302 What happened to the 74 parking spaces at breakwater.... There is now 53 plus 3 handicap spaces.... We were promised the same amount of parking.... Take a good look at the 3rd handicap space... Furthest from the water... 1/14/2016 2:16 PM 303 We appreciate the Town's efforts to ensure beach quality.1/14/2016 2:03 PM 304 In the summertime I purposely go very early in the morning or after 5 in the evening to avoid parking hassles and crowds. I mainly enjoy this beach during the off-season. The few times I visited the beach during peak hours in the summer, we couldn't find a place to park 1/14/2016 1:42 PM 305 Not applicable, we visit a private beach during the summer months. Parking is normally not a problem in the off season (non-summer). 1/14/2016 1:06 PM 306 Unfortunately, this survey is too little too late for Breakwater Beach. Residents should have been notified much sooner . It is now NOT very accessible for viewing the beach from the parking lot nor for handicapped residents. 1/14/2016 11:32 AM 307 Parking seems to be a problem with some people. Maybe parking on both sides of roads and open parking on private roads, the town plows them in winter they should not have it both ways. 1/14/2016 10:48 AM 308 No major complaints. Trash pick-up and litter control could be better.1/14/2016 10:42 AM 309 Please give residents priority and raise weekly and daily beach sticker prices to alleviate the congestion and trash being left on beaches....ruining what is brewsters most valuable treasure. Enforce no fires rule on beach 1/14/2016 8:47 AM 310 The shuttle would need to be convenient and arrive frequently for me to consider. I support a shuttle but only if it is well thought out. 1/14/2016 7:13 AM 124 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 311 Crosby needs more parking. As a summer resident it's why I own a home in Brewster. The biggest impact is the rush to get down to the beach early to ensure parking. Tough to enjoy a quiet morning with a noon time beach arrival as there is no parking after mid-morning. 1/13/2016 8:25 PM 312 Or designated free parking area nearby on 6a to walk to beach after dropping off 1/13/2016 7:31 PM 313 See comments above. If we have to park at Drummer Boy, then I think there should be a path from Drummer Boy to Wing Island without having to walk along Rte 6A. 1/13/2016 4:43 PM 314 had jetties placed in the water so that high tide wouldn't be so high 1/13/2016 3:57 PM 315 Alternative transportation would be a non-starter for my family. We are summer residents in Brewster. We used to have a house in Eastham. Eastham has a shuttle for Coast Guard Beach, and we never used it. In Eastham we became irritated at the inability to park at a beach as a resident. One lesson we had from living in Eastham is that towns really should have a few designated resident parking only beaches. Parking in Brewster is not as bad as it was in Eastham, but it's getting there. It needs to be addressed. Increased parking spaces and a few designated resident parking only beaches is the answer. 1/13/2016 3:23 PM 316 We visit many beaches in Brewster. I think many of them could be better maintained. There is often trash and or debris from the ocean as well as coals from fires burned that are never cleaned up. 1/13/2016 2:51 PM 317 Stop issuing more beach stickers than the beaches can handle! We're tired of calling the police about our residential road access being block by illegal parking!! 1/13/2016 2:18 PM 318 Shuttle buses would have to run frequently and reach to the west end of town (where we live) to be useful. I'd bike except for the traffic hazards, especially on 6A. 1/13/2016 1:19 PM 319 It seems as if the public beaches are well maintained. I do have issue with the amount of trash that collects on the private beaches, and wish there was an initiative to help them keep their beach areas free of trash. 1/13/2016 11:58 AM 320 Being fair skinned I usually go to the beach early or later in the day. These times are not so crowded.1/13/2016 7:48 AM 321 See comment #12. We love the natural look of the shore and the "Leave only your footprints." rule. (!) Keep free access after 3 PM: Great for very young families. 1/12/2016 8:12 PM 322 had a portapotty 1/12/2016 3:57 PM 323 Linnell Landing is our favorite handicap accessible beach to get out of the car and onto the platform and enjoy the view. It would help to have a couple of more handicap parking spaces , placed properly. Handicap spaces usually end up having the bike racks in them, trash cans, etc. As for Mant's Landing the entire parking lot should be restriped because the handicap parking spaces are not properly done according to the ADA and state guidelines. I also would mention that the portable potties at all the town's beaches leave a lot to be desired. 1/12/2016 10:10 AM 324 Ample parking near the beaches is by far the biggest priority. In general federal, state, and local governments seem to put their efforts into telling us why we have to make due with less parking, instead of putting their efforts into getting us things we want, which is why we elected them. 1/12/2016 8:39 AM 325 Need to establish a place to park your car away from the beach and take some kind of a shuttle 1/11/2016 9:54 PM 326 Better parking would be helpful, but I think it might lead to more crowding. I dont find Brewster's beaches to be overly crowded today though. 1/11/2016 7:58 PM 327 I wish there were dedicated bike paths or at least a connection from the rail trail to a beach.1/11/2016 7:57 PM 328 It really is the crowds. I will go to extremes to avoid bayside beaches and op to take the ride to the outer Cape and Balston. I don't have a problem with parking there. I love it. 1/11/2016 5:46 PM 329 Would like to use it more with my dog.1/11/2016 4:49 PM 330 Resident parking would be fantastic as opposed to fighting visitors.1/11/2016 1:56 PM 331 I have access from my home to a private associate beach 1/11/2016 1:08 PM 125 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 54.28%691 30.24%385 4.24%54 61.59%784 10.68%136 Q14 Several Cape towns are exploring alternative transportation options like using a shuttle service to help alleviate parking constraints at beach landings. For the purposes of this survey, shuttle service could mean a variety of possibilities. If Brewster were to examine this option, many details would need to be considered. As a first step, please give us your thoughts.Outside the option you typically use, would you use any of these alternative options for traveling to the beach? Please check all the options you would be willing to use. Answered: 1,273 Skipped: 787 Total Respondents: 1,273 #Other (please specify)Date Walking from satellite... Biking between 0.5 and 2 mi... Taxi/Uber cab Shuttle service from... Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Walking from satellite parking (up to half a mile) Biking between 0.5 and 2 miles from satellite parking (with personal or rented bicycle) Taxi/Uber cab Shuttle service from satellite parking (over a half mile from the beach) Other 126 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 1 No -- Brewster residents should be able to have use of the parking at the beach.3/3/2016 11:05 AM 2 I personally would not use but think that walking, biking or a shuttle are good options for a tourist 2/28/2016 10:44 AM 3 I personally would not use the above options but think that walking, biking or shuttles might be good for a tourist 2/28/2016 10:31 AM 4 none 2/28/2016 9:01 AM 5 contracted shuttle services. not tax dollars to provide shuttles.2/25/2016 7:15 PM 6 no need 2/25/2016 6:56 PM 7 Have drop off only space at beach parking (plus actual handicapped parking) so I can drop off family and equpiment, then go to remote parking and get shared bus or uber back to the beach entrance. This way everyone can get easy access whenever they come, and there won't need to be lines of cars jamming the beach roads waiting for parking 2/25/2016 6:04 PM 8 See my earlier comment...expand parking beside the b 2/25/2016 5:37 PM 9 I am blessed to live less than a mile, so I would not use these 2/25/2016 12:04 PM 10 family member drops most of family and gear at beach and then parks and rejoins group, important to be able to do this as extended multigenerational families, the very old and very young need to be able to be dropped at the beach 2/25/2016 9:49 AM 11 I strongly disagree with the concept of satellite parking. I did not move to Brewster to have to be "shuttled" to the beach. 2/25/2016 9:14 AM 12 Shuttle service makes sense. We would be sure to get to the beach we want, without having to drive up and down different beach roads looking for parking. 2/24/2016 11:18 PM 13 The beach I use most is just under a mile from home, so these don't seem to apply 2/24/2016 9:47 PM 14 Resident only parking at the beach. Non resident shuttle to the beach.2/24/2016 5:37 PM 15 None. Would not go to the Brewster beaches if I couldn't park there.2/24/2016 2:41 PM 16 None. As a resident, I prefer to drive 2/23/2016 7:52 PM 17 I work 2 jobs roughly 6 days a week most of the year and i pay taxes thru the nose, i should be able to park AT the beach. I have no kids, they don't plow my street and a cruiser hasn't driven down our way in about 10 years. What else are my taxes paying for? 2/23/2016 4:08 PM 18 If one beach were designated a shuttle only or bike/walk use only this would be good. But I dont like the idea of shuttling even more people onto a already crowded beach 2/23/2016 11:14 AM 19 walking short distance 2/22/2016 4:51 PM 20 possibly, however I'm not extremely mobile 2/21/2016 7:50 PM 21 Brewster beaches are small, adding extra parking lots would make them crowded and ruin their unique character.2/21/2016 5:34 PM 22 there are only a couple of weeks (peak season) when this might be useful 2/21/2016 1:41 PM 23 No, I would not use any of these.2/21/2016 9:29 AM 24 Never 2/20/2016 11:35 AM 25 Bus traveling up and down 6a 2/18/2016 12:55 PM 26 Refer to note on previous question.2/18/2016 10:55 AM 27 Previuosly mentioned.2/18/2016 10:48 AM 28 shuttle service may work at some Brewster beaches (Crosby), bringing folks from Nickerson, for example, to the beach, but others (Ellis, Mantz, etc) would quickly become overcrowdedk finding open spaces very difficult to find, especially at high tide 2/18/2016 7:08 AM 29 Many elderly year round residents would have problems walking a long distance 2/17/2016 10:56 PM 30 NO SHUTTLE SERVICE NEEDED.2/17/2016 6:41 PM 31 Valet parking (valet takes cars to offsite location). Free or greatly reduced cost for residents, decent fee for others. Contract it out to a vendor. 2/17/2016 6:07 PM 32 i would not go 2/17/2016 11:41 AM 33 None of these are appealing for our recreational purposes, more people will create overcrowded conditions 2/16/2016 3:46 PM 34 Pay taxes, want to park at the beach. Shuttle in non residents.2/16/2016 2:21 PM 127 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 35 I WOULD NEVER USE THE BEACHES AGAIN IF A SHUTTLE WAS INSTITUTED. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2/16/2016 2:19 PM 36 I probably would not use it , but some of our summer guests and younger family members might use an option like that 2/15/2016 3:43 PM 37 Additional parking should be well less than 1/2 mile. (1/4 mile or less)2/15/2016 9:25 AM 38 we already bike most days....2/13/2016 3:27 PM 39 Own beachfront property 2/13/2016 1:34 PM 40 None 2/13/2016 12:20 PM 41 Kayaking from satellite boat launch/parking 2/13/2016 10:32 AM 42 residents should have priority for parking at the beach and visitors can use the shuttle service. we residents pay for these beaches! 2/12/2016 2:22 PM 43 Only if they have wheelchair lift.2/11/2016 2:33 PM 44 Walking would be OK only if beach gear could be dropped off first.2/11/2016 1:10 PM 45 I would like shuttle service from a parking lot at Ocean Edge directly to the beach with short wait times.2/11/2016 10:48 AM 46 for get about it, the shuttle would only bring more people to already over used beaches 2/10/2016 2:49 PM 47 Wing Island needs safe accessible parking. Now you are asked to park at Drummer Boy and walk along the edge of 6A - very dangerous with toddlers, elders, etc. 2/10/2016 2:33 PM 48 given the "gear" taken to beach these options are not realistic...bottom line...more parking for private vehicles 2/10/2016 10:12 AM 49 none 2/9/2016 3:34 PM 50 If I had to walk a half mile with my child to the beach, I wouldn't go.2/9/2016 3:19 PM 51 None 2/8/2016 9:14 PM 52 I would not use any of these services 2/8/2016 5:26 PM 53 We'd rather not go to the beach than use any of these options 2/8/2016 2:50 PM 54 No alternatives appeal to me 2/8/2016 12:40 PM 55 My wife and I are not typical beach goers during the summer season.2/8/2016 11:59 AM 56 No...need handicap available right at beach. Brewster residents should be able to park at beach...tourists can use shuttle. 2/8/2016 11:09 AM 57 Satellite parking is an option but I do not think it is necessary just. Many beaches have unused land areas nearby that could be used for parking. The problem is many local residents object. However, I pay the same taxes they do and I own the beaches just as much as they do. 2/8/2016 10:28 AM 58 None of the above 2/8/2016 9:41 AM 59 We live less than 1/2 mile from Crosby and would not take alternative transportation. I selfishly want to keep the crowds down, so do not support ways to bring in more people. 2/8/2016 9:38 AM 60 Please consider leaving the current beach parking for Brewster residents only, then sell beach stickers that require off-site parking to non-residents. Why punish Brewster residents. We should be making money off of the tourists! 2/7/2016 2:15 PM 61 none 2/7/2016 11:11 AM 62 Would only want more parking because of individuals who have limited walking ability and family members with many items for the beach 2/6/2016 8:36 PM 63 I could drop family or friends and beach gear...then be willing to go to satellite lot if there was ample free parking with beach sticker and the shuttle to and from the beach was OFTEN 2/6/2016 1:20 PM 64 I would not use these options. I do not think they are a good idea as the beaches are already crowded.2/6/2016 9:32 AM 65 NO UBER ON THE CAPE please. Please see ideas in a previous question re: possible parking across from Kates at intersection of Rt 6 and Paines Creek Rd 2/5/2016 9:44 PM 66 I live within walking distance 2/5/2016 6:03 PM 67 No. Driving is preferable for me.2/5/2016 2:07 PM 128 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 68 I pay taxes, am a good resident and want beach parking!2/5/2016 12:53 PM 69 None. Point of Rocks Beach is already overcrowded so I do not feel any of these options make sense for that location.2/5/2016 7:05 AM 70 Electric scooter 2/4/2016 8:20 PM 71 I would sell my summer home 2/4/2016 6:45 PM 72 As I stated in a previous comment, implementing a town shuttle service is key to maintaining what is good and natural about our beaches, while still accomodating tourists' transportation concerns during the summer. 2/4/2016 1:23 PM 73 I would prefer to just get there early enough to get a parking spot, as it would be difficult to walk or even shuttle with children/their beach stuff. 2/3/2016 8:30 PM 74 As long as wheelchair access allowed.2/3/2016 7:06 PM 75 Shuttle services offer the best way to protect our habitat and land and yet offer the needed transportation to those who need to use it. 2/3/2016 6:15 PM 76 If shuttle is used, increase handicapped parking (at least some) at those beaches with limited parking.2/3/2016 6:03 PM 77 None of these 2/3/2016 2:18 PM 78 I would like to have a beach dedicated to residents and offer shuttle to those left without parking at that site. If there is limited parking and it gets filled then I would consider a shuttle at that time. 2/3/2016 11:08 AM 79 we are not "handicaped" but unable to walk very far in the heat.2/3/2016 10:23 AM 80 No I would not.2/3/2016 8:22 AM 81 No. I wouldn't want my taxes to go up to pay for a driver, bus, gas to get myself or others to and from the beach. If there were larger parking lots 1/2 or a 1 mile away, and the shuttle bus could pick up and take back people from that distant lot to the beach, then I would consider that alternative. 2/3/2016 7:01 AM 82 I do not want shuttles for they will make the beaches over crowded. Brewster beaches are small and can't handle large numbers. 2/2/2016 8:38 PM 83 none of the above 2/2/2016 12:29 PM 84 No, I fish and need to drive with my gear, including kayak.2/2/2016 10:43 AM 85 none 2/2/2016 10:07 AM 86 Shuttle service should require monitoring of attendance at each beach to prevent "dumping" people at a beach that is already crowded. 2/1/2016 4:46 PM 87 These options are good for others 2/1/2016 3:41 PM 88 I find shuttle service inconvenient. If I can't park close, I just don't go 2/1/2016 1:54 PM 89 half a mile is too far 2/1/2016 10:47 AM 90 Shuttle to beaches could free up more parking for handicapped persons.2/1/2016 12:00 AM 91 None. We walk.1/31/2016 8:55 PM 92 i think brewster tax payers should have access to the beaches at all times.1/31/2016 1:34 PM 93 none. I live here and will only use my car 1/31/2016 12:20 PM 94 I would only use when unable to drive 1/31/2016 10:00 AM 95 I am totally against shuttle service 1/31/2016 7:04 AM 96 Usually walk from home. Often will walk a few miles to get to other beaches. Not a concern for us.1/30/2016 7:18 PM 97 We enjoy the shuttle to Coast Guard beach a great deal. Our grandchildren love it.1/30/2016 4:31 PM 98 Drop off from auto that uses satellite parking 1/30/2016 3:13 PM 99 As long as there was no fee. Bringing children and grandchildren would be too costly.1/30/2016 1:27 PM 100 Would not use in Brewster.1/30/2016 1:26 PM 101 I would go elsewhere if I could not drive and park 1/30/2016 11:18 AM 102 Would go less if parking wasn't available directly at the beach.1/30/2016 9:57 AM 103 rickshaw bike shuttles like the ones they have in NYC - provide jobs for teens too. beach chairs can go on the back.1/30/2016 9:34 AM 129 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 104 none 1/30/2016 8:54 AM 105 Shuttle services don't appear to be economically feasible. Local churches and school areas should not be used to accommodate beach parking. We are not in the same beach access situation as that of the national sea shore. 1/30/2016 8:20 AM 106 NONE....working the school year as a dedicated teacher...I should be given a minimal "Thank You" with being able to go to any beach of my choice and NOT driving home, no parking spaces. 1/29/2016 9:51 PM 107 i am disabled...need to stay in my car.1/29/2016 4:00 PM 108 If you make biking an option - say for Crosby - or several other beaches for that matter, the roads to the beaches need to be improved with a bike lane for safety 1/29/2016 3:04 PM 109 I must drive since my wife is in a wheelchair.1/29/2016 2:28 PM 110 Residents should have first dibbs on parking. Visitors should use the alternative transportation - IMHO 1/29/2016 1:38 PM 111 we like to drive with 4 chilfdren and too much to carry 1/29/2016 10:45 AM 112 none of the above 1/28/2016 8:46 PM 113 No alternative desired 1/28/2016 4:14 PM 114 Biking and walking are hard due to the beach blankets and toys that need to be carried 1/28/2016 2:26 PM 115 N/A 1/28/2016 2:11 PM 116 Shuttle from a satellite parking area might be used if it were the only option, I have used the shuttles at Coast Guard. They can be very difficult for people who have to bring a lot of stuff for young children. They are also hard for the handicapped. Hours of operation are an issue and potential wait times in both directions would be a problem since I doubt Brewster could run as many buses as the National Seashore to serve all of their beaches. 1/28/2016 2:07 PM 117 I would use none of the above.1/28/2016 2:07 PM 118 Not use 1/28/2016 1:14 PM 119 We have beach rights as we own a cottage on Tides Court 1/28/2016 11:49 AM 120 I strongly oppose shuttle transportation options and construction of off-beach satellite parking areas 1/28/2016 11:44 AM 121 None 1/28/2016 11:27 AM 122 The beach seems crowded at mid-day hours... where would you put all the people if you gave more access?1/28/2016 10:20 AM 123 If I couldn't drive or bike there, I wouldn't go.1/28/2016 9:18 AM 124 I walk to Crosby beach from home, but if visiting others i would consider walking or biking if short distance, or shuttle if at night 1/27/2016 11:37 PM 125 none, no never.1/27/2016 8:23 PM 126 Biking is not feasible with family beach gear---Taxi or Uber? really? Shuttle service from satellite lot will make it awkward for the Senior members. This is one of the reasons why we no longer go to Coast Guard Beach in Eastham 1/27/2016 5:22 PM 127 None trying to avoid overcrowding-all of those optios would overcrowd the beach itself 1/27/2016 5:14 PM 128 I would not participate 1/27/2016 3:43 PM 129 I do this at Coast Guard beach and find it agreeable 1/27/2016 3:41 PM 130 Not an option for us 1/27/2016 3:13 PM 131 No...would not go, because the beach would then be too crowded.1/27/2016 2:03 PM 132 none 1/27/2016 1:45 PM 133 Unlikely to use - family member cannot walk very far. These options would not work for my family right now 1/27/2016 10:18 AM 134 Shuttle service is a joke!1/27/2016 9:35 AM 135 I like to drive my car. I get there early and park 1/27/2016 6:52 AM 136 I already bike from home 1/26/2016 5:43 PM 137 For us, additional accessible beaches is of concern; for family, shuttle would be great !!1/26/2016 5:30 PM 138 N/A, live within walking distance 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 139 I don't like shuttle service.1/26/2016 2:49 PM 130 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 140 Probably would not use any of the options,1/26/2016 12:43 PM 141 Before considering parking and shuttle service consider the ability of the beach to accept all those people. Linnell Landing may lend itself to a shuttle service. 1/26/2016 10:41 AM 142 We have a home in Brewster and we love the fact that the beaches are not crowded. We feel very safe at the Brewster beaches. If a shuttle service was available the beaches would be more crowded. There would be more beach cleanup necessary. More bathroom facilities would be necessary. These things would be costly. Who would pay for this? 1/26/2016 9:52 AM 143 I do not like shuttle idea. carrying beach paraphernalia is too hard and I am a senior citizen. Cannot bike or walk long distances. 1/26/2016 9:19 AM 144 Keep doing what I'm doing. Bike or car.1/26/2016 9:07 AM 145 I have a house on Point-of-Rocks Road so I always walk or drive (if I have lots to carry).1/25/2016 10:44 PM 146 This would be possible only if a drop off area remained available at the beach, itself.1/25/2016 7:22 PM 147 if amenities were available for rent (chairs/umbrellas), then willing to walk from shuttle 1/25/2016 7:09 PM 148 I don't like the idea of a shuttle service to and from the beach. I think it would be dangerous for people walking or riding bikes on the small beach roads. 1/25/2016 7:00 PM 149 If the parking lots were full I might use a shuttle only if it was free with my resident beach sticker.1/25/2016 6:19 PM 150 no 1/25/2016 4:30 PM 151 No, because these options would only make the beaches even more crowded than they are now.1/25/2016 3:58 PM 152 I am not in favor of shuttle sevice as I think this will increase the number of people and impact the scenery and enjoyment of the beach. 1/25/2016 3:43 PM 153 Anything other than driving my own car and parking at the beach would be very difficult given everything we bring, towels, chairs, coolers, toys etc. 1/25/2016 3:15 PM 154 i wouldnt mind walking as long as we could drop our gear off 1/25/2016 1:29 PM 155 If there is no beach to sit at when I get there I'll be even more annoyed!1/25/2016 8:09 AM 156 No 1/25/2016 6:22 AM 157 A shuttle service sounds worth investigating though I wouldn't use it. It's easy to either walk or bike to Linnell Landing beach from Puritan Drive. I rarely drive there unless I'm bringing visitors who aren't up for the walk. I enjoy the exercise to get there. 1/24/2016 8:14 PM 158 I would not use any of those things...I would want to come and go at my time and not be scheduled 1/24/2016 7:35 PM 159 If bike satellite parking developed, it should be free parking for cars.1/24/2016 7:32 PM 160 Town land next to Kates could be parking with shuddle to Paines creek. Walking can be dangerous!1/24/2016 7:31 PM 161 I can walk 1/24/2016 7:17 PM 162 The beach is not important enough for me to deal with any of the above suggested services.1/24/2016 7:16 PM 163 We are within walking distance 1/24/2016 4:55 PM 164 I do not see the need for any of the above 1/24/2016 4:18 PM 165 none of the above......lugging "beach stuff" would be a problem and would make our beach visit not enjoyable 1/24/2016 3:44 PM 166 Once again...more parking seems to be a mute point for tiny beaches.1/24/2016 3:38 PM 167 would use non of the above 1/24/2016 3:32 PM 168 Would not use any of them 1/24/2016 2:25 PM 169 would use my own bike fom my house if just myself. if with family, and couldn't get there by means of my own car (which has all the beach gear packed inside it), i would go to a different beach 1/24/2016 2:12 PM 170 No i would not be willing to use any of these alternatives 1/24/2016 11:46 AM 171 A shuttle that would run along 137 and 124 that would drop one off right at the beach; we wouldn't have to take our car at all 1/24/2016 11:31 AM 172 none 1/24/2016 11:31 AM 131 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 173 would not use any 1/24/2016 11:22 AM 174 None of these are realistic options 1/24/2016 11:21 AM 175 None of the above.1/24/2016 11:21 AM 176 Bike parking at beach is good option.1/24/2016 10:58 AM 177 I like the biking idea if you can provide a place to park not too far from the beach and we can bike in, especially if I don't have to load up my own bikes. With a family of 5, loading up 5 bikes is quite a chore 1/24/2016 10:43 AM 178 I would walk if we had safe...and well maintained sidewalks 1/24/2016 9:56 AM 179 No, I go to the beach with my dog, so none of those options appeals to me.1/24/2016 12:01 AM 180 I would not mind doing any of the above as long as there were at least port-a-potties at the beaches. I live within the beach in sight, thought it is the marsh. I can walk down the bike path, through some woods and between some houses, where I think there is a right of way. I would love to able to do that. I feel that I should have the same rights to get to the beach as those that are lucky enough to just walk out their doors and have it right there. I do pay taxes as they do. 1/23/2016 9:58 PM 181 None. The beach areas only hold so many people. Loading people into a shuttle and bringing them to the beach will overcrowd the beaches. When the existing parking lot at Saints Landing is full the beach is full. 1/23/2016 7:18 PM 182 None 1/23/2016 4:17 PM 183 Shuttle or bus on main road (124/137)1/23/2016 4:16 PM 184 Seems like these options would change the character of Brewster beaches. If I wanted to use these options I would go to a beach like Hampton Beach. I dont think you want your lovely town turned into a resort community 1/23/2016 2:31 PM 185 would not want to see any of these 1/23/2016 1:10 PM 186 If I had to use a shuttle, I probably would not even go to the beach.1/23/2016 1:07 PM 187 would not use 1/23/2016 12:53 PM 188 none - I need to wheel my kayak to the water.1/23/2016 11:54 AM 189 I don't have need for a shuttle service. However, that system works perfectly well at the Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham. It took a llttle getting used to, but the tradeoff was that the immediate areas surrounding the beach are left undisturbed and protected by vehicles, bikes and pedestrian incursion. 1/23/2016 11:31 AM 190 Don't want to see the beaches getting more crowded 1/23/2016 11:11 AM 191 Shuttle service would be too expensive for the town to maintain.1/23/2016 10:24 AM 192 I would be willing to pay $1 for ride & kids under 12, free. Help pay for shuttle service. Have a person sell ticket for trip prior to boarding. Good summer job for someone. 1/23/2016 8:23 AM 193 no 1/22/2016 9:44 PM 194 Leave beaches alone.1/22/2016 9:40 PM 195 A beach bike shuttle sounds interesting, in the sense of say, bike to the library, board a shuttle that makes the rounds to a number of beaches. 1/22/2016 6:43 PM 196 I could walk the half mile if I could drop others off at beach.1/22/2016 6:26 PM 197 It would be difficult to use a shuttle or walk with children, chairs, umbrellas, etc.1/22/2016 6:16 PM 198 I never carry anything like chairs or towels or cooler, so I'd just walk. However, I often have GUESTS who go to the beach in prime time, carrying stuff. I drop them off and pick them up in my car. I guess it's like Uber, but free. 1/22/2016 4:50 PM 199 I live off of Ellis Landing so we always walk.1/22/2016 3:44 PM 200 If there is no parking I go to the Chatham beaches.1/22/2016 3:32 PM 201 We are satisfied with driving to the beach, it's very easy, a shuttle would not be convenient.1/22/2016 2:20 PM 202 Would not use alternative options 1/22/2016 1:19 PM 203 I can't walk and carry my stuff and would never get to go to the beach 1/22/2016 1:15 PM 204 would the shuttle actually go into Ocean Edge for pickup? there certainly is not any area for a lot of parking.1/22/2016 11:09 AM 205 None of these options are appealing to us.1/22/2016 10:52 AM 132 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 206 we use the bike path today sometimes to visit the beach when we don't have alot of gear to haul.1/21/2016 8:33 PM 207 We bike maybe 75 percent of the time 1/21/2016 7:37 PM 208 none of the above 1/21/2016 7:10 PM 209 Walking a half mile to the beach is unacceptable.1/21/2016 6:05 PM 210 I would not use any of the above 1/21/2016 6:00 PM 211 I feel the parking is fine just the way it is 1/21/2016 3:07 PM 212 The shuttle service concept is problematic particularly when the State has land resources available with approximately a mile of public beaches at Linnell/Crosby. 1/21/2016 11:28 AM 213 None of the above 1/21/2016 11:12 AM 214 I would rarely walk from satellite parking (handicaps) but my guests might.1/21/2016 10:50 AM 215 within walking distance to crosby beach 1/21/2016 10:28 AM 216 There is no available open location nearby that would not require new paving. It would be better to enlarge the existing lots than to create remote lots. over 1/21/2016 9:56 AM 217 NO satellite parking necessary. Just will add to beach congestion and overuse, litter, crowding, taxes, etc. It ain't brokern, no need to "fix it". Our taxes are too high. 1/21/2016 8:55 AM 218 As a family, we have too many beach chairs, coolers, small tent, small children etc. To make walking a good option 1/21/2016 8:31 AM 219 we spend most of our summer at the beach at Mants Landing. I would only use a shuttle if we could have a storage area for beach gear (which I would be willing to rent and many others would as well). Residents should have privileges 1/21/2016 8:27 AM 220 given where we have a home I would drive to beach location majority of time.1/21/2016 8:10 AM 221 I would not go to a beach to which I could not walk or bike directly.1/20/2016 8:25 PM 222 I do not go without parking 1/20/2016 7:57 PM 223 Would not want any shuttle buses in my neighborhood. Way too disruptive and dangerous to little kids.1/20/2016 5:30 PM 224 not interested for myself and wouldn't that lead to overcrouding, then i wouldn't go 1/20/2016 5:08 PM 225 What am paying taxes for???1/20/2016 4:20 PM 226 I would use NONE of the above.1/20/2016 4:13 PM 227 dont depend on transportation.1/20/2016 3:22 PM 228 see previous 1/20/2016 2:49 PM 229 if good bike paths along route 137 and 6A 1/20/2016 1:01 PM 230 Satelite parking a quarter of a mile or less. Shuttle service to 100 yards of beach.1/20/2016 12:34 PM 231 love driving in with my own vehicle 1/20/2016 12:26 PM 232 10 minutes,1/20/2016 11:32 AM 233 getting to a Brewster beach is currently not a problem for us.1/20/2016 11:22 AM 234 I would park at a satellite lot and walk 1/2 mile, but I would like to pick up and drop off kids @ beach.1/20/2016 9:43 AM 235 No do not like the shuttle idea 1/20/2016 8:17 AM 236 I am not in favor of any town sponsored transportation services to the beach.1/20/2016 7:20 AM 237 Continue to drive.1/20/2016 5:30 AM 238 sounds similiar to First Encounter Beach 1/19/2016 11:30 PM 239 no. we pay taxes and want the convenience of driving to the beach with our chairs for short trips. the beach for us is not meant for a full day event. 1/19/2016 11:26 PM 240 I don't see the need for these options.1/19/2016 9:08 PM 241 no. this is only going to make the beaches more crowded!1/19/2016 8:51 PM 242 No need for alternative transportation as it would just be a TAX burden for residents!!1/19/2016 7:55 PM 133 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 243 We do not favor satellite service 1/19/2016 7:45 PM 244 I would love to bike to the beach if there were off-road paths - but the roads are too narrow to be safe 1/19/2016 5:35 PM 245 SHUTTLE IS NOT THE WAY TO GO HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU WANT TO PUT ON THE BEACH??????? IT IS NOT THE NATIONAL SEASHORE 1/19/2016 5:12 PM 246 none I like things the way they are 1/19/2016 4:56 PM 247 None 1/19/2016 4:55 PM 248 Rather not use any of the above 1/19/2016 4:49 PM 249 Walking, after droping of people and things. Then I would walk back to the beach to pick up the car and return to beach. 1/19/2016 4:28 PM 250 1/2 mile too much however 1/19/2016 4:08 PM 251 Would not choose to use any of suggested modes 1/19/2016 3:35 PM 252 Shuttle service could be a short term solution ,however, it doesn't seem like the best idea for a long term remedy.1/19/2016 2:21 PM 253 prefer shuttle 1/19/2016 1:47 PM 254 I would not walk from satellite parking... we are older and we would have to carry so much stuff.1/19/2016 1:24 PM 255 none 1/19/2016 12:24 PM 256 Don't use Brewster beaches at all, except to show out of towners that we have nice bay beaches. Most of my out of town guests prefer ocean beaches 1/19/2016 11:54 AM 257 more parking spaces are needed or priority parking for hybrid cars/electrics.. or Carpool parking ..1/19/2016 11:29 AM 258 We prefer to drive ourselves and park at the beach.1/19/2016 11:13 AM 259 Would maybe use satellite parking for beaches further away from home, occasionally. However, shuttles and more parking will likely make beaches more crowded. 1/19/2016 10:47 AM 260 n/a 1/19/2016 10:37 AM 261 none 1/19/2016 9:56 AM 262 There would need be a drop off spot at the beach that I could use prior to going to the parking lot.1/19/2016 9:51 AM 263 Shuttle service for Nickerson park and Ocean edge. Some Parking spots available for Residents Only 1/18/2016 10:06 PM 264 Shuttle service at CCNS Coast Guard Beach works great and it is fun!1/18/2016 9:05 PM 265 we do not have a problem, if parking full go to another bay beach or just wait for 10 minutes and spot opens, or go at a time less crowded 1/18/2016 7:38 PM 266 none, if i can not drive i will no longer go 1/18/2016 7:35 PM 267 No need to overcrowd the beaches 1/18/2016 6:50 PM 268 None 1/18/2016 6:30 PM 269 I live close and would only drive my own car there.1/18/2016 5:47 PM 270 our house is 1.5 miles away, so we would not be willing to take a shuttle that was any longer then 1.0 mile.1/18/2016 5:05 PM 271 no we would not use any alternative 1/18/2016 4:55 PM 272 If I was vacationing here, I would consider this option.1/18/2016 4:13 PM 273 Would not use alternative transportation to beach BUT I think bringing more people to already overcrowding is not a great idea...also, many surounding towns require beach stickers until 4:30-5pm...whereas Brewster allows people with NO sticker free access to beach at 3PM. During summer, with later sunsets there is still lots of beach time after 3PM...the town should adjust free beach time to 4:30-5... 1/18/2016 4:01 PM 274 Please don't do this. Beaches are crowded enough.1/18/2016 2:28 PM 275 A shift to satellite parking would mark a drastic shift in the use and tone of Brewster beaches. Larger parking lots, satellite lots, and shuttle services serve to increase beach goer densities. While revenue may be a motivation, it is my experience that Brewster's relatively low beach goer density is a great differentiator when compared with neighboring towns, and what has drawn Brewster's loyal bay-front following. 1/18/2016 1:29 PM 134 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 276 I have lived in Brewster for 20 years and do not see a need for shuttle service. I have never had a problem parking at most beaches. The parking available suits the number of people that beach would accommodate. I feel shuttle service would result in overcrowding at the beaches. 1/18/2016 1:16 PM 277 bike to the beach from my condo which is about one mile away 1/18/2016 12:58 PM 278 none, perhaps some beaches (Crosby) could use a shuttle service. maybe Ellis also.1/18/2016 12:52 PM 279 would not use any of the above 1/18/2016 12:41 PM 280 I'd only use this for non residents. I like to be able to park. Maybe a valet service would be better.1/18/2016 11:20 AM 281 None of the options.1/18/2016 10:23 AM 282 cars, bus service and uber/taxi all mean unsafe roads for small children 1/18/2016 9:15 AM 283 As said in previous comment, we might use a shuttle, if it was convenient, but see that as a great option during peak season for visitors. 1/18/2016 9:13 AM 284 Not everyone can bike and it needs to be convenient.1/18/2016 5:38 AM 285 Walking from other beaches 1/17/2016 9:47 PM 286 parking/shuttle at coast guard is very convenient 1/17/2016 6:02 PM 287 I would not go to that particular beach if I could not park nearby.1/17/2016 5:09 PM 288 Shuttle service could be a nightmare with insurance cost.1/17/2016 4:36 PM 289 Pick me up on 6a. But for others they may need a service from a parking lot like the school.1/17/2016 3:59 PM 290 Carrying 5 quarts of clams requires a vehicle and minimal walking, and an extended family day at the beach involves a lot of gear so I've always wanted a golf cart. 1/17/2016 3:39 PM 291 none 1/17/2016 3:12 PM 292 I am handicapped and cannot walk long distances 1/17/2016 1:59 PM 293 shuttles work fantastically at Coast Guard Beach!1/17/2016 1:58 PM 294 None 1/17/2016 1:48 PM 295 We do not need it,but I see it as an advantage since Paines Creek parking space has been greatly reduced 1/17/2016 12:48 PM 296 Prefer walking over shuttle service 1/17/2016 11:21 AM 297 A shuttle might be ok if there is a direct drop off at the beach so I can unload, then park.1/16/2016 8:47 PM 298 There needs to be more parking right at the beach. It is hard to carry beach material when you have to walk 1/2 mile or more from the beach. As a tax payer I would like to have access to the beaches I pay with my tax money to maintain. 1/16/2016 8:35 PM 299 We have our own beach, so this is not needed 1/16/2016 7:02 PM 300 Strongly oppose outside services to the beaches 1/16/2016 5:38 PM 301 walking if handicap accessible 1/16/2016 5:11 PM 302 We occasionally use the satellite parking at Coast Guard Beach. It's generally a pain in the neck. Works okay if you don't want to stay at the beach past 5:00 (big drawback for us) 1/16/2016 3:52 PM 303 When we do go we prefer to drive. If the beaches are too crowded, we'll go another time.1/16/2016 3:46 PM 304 We have owned out home in Brewster for 20 yrs. The idea of satellite parking up to half a mile away, using a taxi, uber, cab or even a shuttle bus is outrageous. All of that detracts for the beautiful idllic setting that makes Brewster the ideal cape town that it is. 1/16/2016 3:28 PM 305 Biking is my preferred method of transit, so please maintain good bike racks.1/16/2016 1:55 PM 306 I 1/16/2016 1:11 PM 307 None of the above the brewster beaches are fine like they are the beaches are small an the other alternative wold make them over crowded 1/16/2016 12:55 PM 308 Walk from our house which is 1.3 miles from Saints 1/16/2016 12:44 PM 309 Not in favor of satellite parking!1/16/2016 11:52 AM 135 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 310 Too old to walk, too wet to ride bicycle 1/16/2016 11:50 AM 311 I go to the beach to get away from it all. I would not take a shuttle bus or taxi/uber. Would choose another beach rather than have to deal with that hassle. 1/16/2016 11:34 AM 312 Please see my previous comments. A shuttle system could work but a GOOD system would be very expensve 1/16/2016 11:27 AM 313 No problem using my car. 1/2 mile walk is ridiculous with beach gear and children. On roads?1/16/2016 11:11 AM 314 None- I pay taxes and drive myself!1/16/2016 10:49 AM 315 Would if had to, but it is difficult with all the things we bring and want to be able to leave on our schedule.1/16/2016 10:43 AM 316 would only use my car 1/16/2016 10:22 AM 317 none, all the above options are inconvient and do not adequate the major issues of inadequate parking and narrow streets without walkways to safely get to the beaches 1/16/2016 8:56 AM 318 Leave it alone. There is enough parking and increasing usage overall is a bad idea.1/16/2016 8:36 AM 319 Usually arrive with too much stuff for above 1/16/2016 7:52 AM 320 It would be hard with two kids..1/16/2016 7:36 AM 321 Would not use this service 1/16/2016 7:19 AM 322 Not really I like it the way it is 1/16/2016 6:50 AM 323 I would bike from house but no sidewalks or bike paths on Millstone Road. I would not bike from a satellite that would not make any sense. 1/16/2016 5:55 AM 324 add more space-empty land near luke's liquors could be parking & town owned;land behind historicalmuseum 1/15/2016 8:26 PM 325 I wouldn't make the extra effort to get to the beach.1/15/2016 8:20 PM 326 None of the above 1/15/2016 8:04 PM 327 None 1/15/2016 7:10 PM 328 a bike path from nickerson 1/15/2016 6:44 PM 329 I really don't think access is an issue. If you create all these shuttles and satellite parking you are adding more stress to the beach environment and people are not going to have a very peaceful experience. Beach parking attendants should be stationed at the parking entrances and then close the lot. Just like the summer traffic, people are all going at the same time. I don't think we need to spend a lot of money to accommodate this. We want more people to get to the beach, but year round residents don't go already because it's busy, now we want MORE people to be there? 1/15/2016 6:21 PM 330 none 1/15/2016 6:01 PM 331 I feel very strongly that we should keep the situation with parking etc. as is. If improvements are made it just means more people abusing the beaches like trash we have to pay to have picked up and other expenses to the town. 1/15/2016 5:47 PM 332 If I'm going to officiate a wedding none of these options would appeal to me.1/15/2016 5:47 PM 333 I live within walking distance of the beach.1/15/2016 5:46 PM 334 no 1/15/2016 4:49 PM 335 would need option that allowed transport of kayaks 1/15/2016 3:30 PM 336 I'm too old to do anything but park right at the beach!1/15/2016 3:27 PM 337 We live close enough to walk, would not use other options 1/15/2016 3:24 PM 338 I would be willing to walk to the beach however walking "up to half a mile" carrying beach bag, chairs et cetera is too much. Just imagine what that would be for a family with young children:Nuts 1/15/2016 1:52 PM 339 Regarding our personal use of the Brewster house, about 20 days per summer for past three years, we have never been totally shut out of parking, 1/15/2016 1:26 PM 340 I would not. It would limit the amount of items I could take to the beach then. I have kids and the kids bring friends and I have family and friends that visit and that's just too much of a daunting task to have to get on the shuttle to get to the beach 1/15/2016 1:08 PM 341 We typically walk as we are close enough, but if taking the view of someone visiting I could see parking the car at satellite location and loading stuff such as chairs, cooler etc. and getting dropped off at the beach. I think most people would do this only after exhausting every possible way to park close on their own. 1/15/2016 12:55 PM 136 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 342 none of the above 1/15/2016 12:54 PM 343 None of these options are interesting to me. We typically only stay a couple of hours, so I want to park at the beach.1/15/2016 12:53 PM 344 Can't get young kids and gear to beach on a bike 1/15/2016 12:49 PM 345 We live near beach 1/15/2016 12:31 PM 346 Alternative options not necessary 1/15/2016 12:31 PM 347 My only concern with that is that the Brewster beaches will be very crowded.1/15/2016 12:17 PM 348 If I can't drive my I will stay home 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 349 no 1/15/2016 12:11 PM 350 If I used satellite parking, I'd want to have the ability to drop off people and gear at the beach first.1/15/2016 12:06 PM 351 Don't think so...with chairs, umbrellas, beach bags with towels, sunscreen etc, small cooler...too much for us to carry.1/15/2016 11:55 AM 352 Would not use these 1/15/2016 11:27 AM 353 none 1/15/2016 11:02 AM 354 I do not think this would work for Brewster beaches. Use is not that heavy that often to warrant a shuttle; I would just go somewhere else. 1/15/2016 11:01 AM 355 probably none of the above, would just come back when less crowded 1/15/2016 10:57 AM 356 no 1/15/2016 10:31 AM 357 none - I need to wheel my kayak from car to the water.1/15/2016 10:29 AM 358 I have children so biking may be difficult with all the belongings 1/15/2016 10:18 AM 359 I believe that a shuttle would be inconvenient for families with small children. It would seem hard to transport all the beach gear and the kids on a shuttle 1/15/2016 9:58 AM 360 Consider the weight of "stuff" to carry and the age demographic of Brewster residents. Drop off areas a must.1/15/2016 9:53 AM 361 We would not use these at this time.1/15/2016 9:18 AM 362 would not use these options 1/15/2016 8:24 AM 363 Any options shouldn't eliminate the possibility of nearby parking because of health issues.1/15/2016 8:15 AM 364 No I would not use. And if there were buses etc being used to get people to the beach, it would certainly ruin it all 1/15/2016 8:04 AM 365 residents should have parking. Let the tourists ride a shuttle.1/15/2016 8:04 AM 366 No 1/15/2016 7:54 AM 367 As residents we would not support public shuttle's to the beaches.1/15/2016 7:28 AM 368 Would likely not go if i could not drive.1/15/2016 6:58 AM 369 NA 1/15/2016 12:14 AM 370 I'd prefer a closer drop-off from a shuttle.1/14/2016 11:06 PM 371 NONE of the above maybe, if too old for anything else, home pick up and drop off to beach .1/14/2016 9:52 PM 372 I can access the beach on foot or bike today 1/14/2016 9:48 PM 373 All these options do not take your carry on stuff into account - imagine skis inside a mountain shuttle 1/14/2016 9:32 PM 374 We have paddle boards etc hard to walk or bike with them.1/14/2016 9:10 PM 375 I would not consider these options as a resident.1/14/2016 9:00 PM 376 I would only go if I could drive and park - too difficult to transport beach equipment via public transportation 1/14/2016 8:53 PM 377 I love the idea of an overhead ski-lift type carrier to take folks over the roads to the beach, but realize it is impossible 1/14/2016 8:40 PM 378 would hate this idea for residents!!!!1/14/2016 8:16 PM 379 I'll check biking pursuant to my previous comment.1/14/2016 7:35 PM 380 wouldn't go, if couldn'd drive 1/14/2016 7:01 PM 137 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 381 Charge a higher rate for seasonal users.1/14/2016 6:56 PM 382 After using the shuttle service at Coast Guard, I would never want a shuttle to the beach.1/14/2016 6:49 PM 383 More parking at all beaches, if possible, is only option -- since we lug chairs, rtc.1/14/2016 6:29 PM 384 Let make it reasonable, if I carrying beach items, do I really want to walk even .5 miles, or have to transfer to another transportation mode 1/14/2016 5:17 PM 385 I wouldn't use the shuttle 1/14/2016 5:15 PM 386 I am fortunate to live within biking/walking distance to beach, but it is hard to carry a chair & beach bag on a bike.1/14/2016 5:11 PM 387 I'm 88 years old. Driving is only comfortable option 1/14/2016 5:06 PM 388 car - can not walk 1/2 mile from a shuttle 1/14/2016 4:48 PM 389 Sparky's tractor ride==would be creative and fun for children 1/14/2016 4:29 PM 390 Would there be a cost to me for use oh the 1/14/2016 4:07 PM 391 none...we should not have offsite/shuttle parking 1/14/2016 3:59 PM 392 I used a shuttle bus many years ago at Coast Guard beach and haven't been back since.1/14/2016 3:08 PM 393 I would possibly use a shuttle service but it might not be easy with small children.1/14/2016 2:57 PM 394 none, on crowded days I walk the 3/4 mile from home 1/14/2016 2:53 PM 395 no 1/14/2016 2:35 PM 396 No 1/14/2016 2:31 PM 397 Drive and park.... No alternative options 1/14/2016 2:18 PM 398 Senior citizen parking spots 1/14/2016 2:16 PM 399 No 1/14/2016 1:01 PM 400 no 1/14/2016 11:17 AM 401 no 1/14/2016 11:03 AM 402 we walk 1/14/2016 10:43 AM 403 just drive 1/14/2016 9:43 AM 404 NO CABS OR TAXIS THE BEACH! Shuttle run by the town I get, but no private taxi service should be allowed.1/14/2016 9:20 AM 405 I would not use the shuttle if it was meant driving out of my way or waiting too long.1/14/2016 7:16 AM 406 strongly disagree with providing shuttle service to the beach 1/14/2016 6:09 AM 407 would use... but would reduce my use of brewster beaches 1/14/2016 5:56 AM 408 Bike racks needed 1/13/2016 9:43 PM 409 The problem with biking or walking is there there is too much stuff to carry. Food. Towels. Kayak. Chairs. Etc. a shuttle would be preferred 1/13/2016 9:26 PM 410 I think the town is looking for needless ways of spending/wasting taxpayer money and creating even more congestion 1/13/2016 9:10 PM 411 I want to park and walk to the beach. I would not consider any of these options. Would rather pay for Nauset or go for free to Chatham. 1/13/2016 8:25 PM 412 none of those are good options 1/13/2016 8:02 PM 413 I use the shuttle at Coastguard in Eastham and actually enjoy the experience.1/13/2016 5:37 PM 414 none 1/13/2016 4:47 PM 415 The shuttle service would add more people to crowd the beaches even more than now 1/13/2016 4:43 PM 416 Would not use any of the above because I have too much to carry.1/13/2016 4:32 PM 417 as a taxpayer I feel any alternative would be unacceptable.1/13/2016 4:10 PM 418 Several resident designated parking only beaches.1/13/2016 3:25 PM 419 Drop off would be needed as many families cannot do these options with small children or with the gear they have.1/13/2016 2:52 PM 138 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 420 You can start off by purchasing the piece of land at 375 Paines Creek road and making it a PAY parking lot!!1/13/2016 2:31 PM 421 The problem with biking is the traffic danger (esp. 6A). I already often walk to Breakwater from First Parish parking.1/13/2016 1:20 PM 422 NONE 1/13/2016 11:30 AM 423 none 1/13/2016 10:44 AM 424 I would not use any of these options 1/13/2016 2:28 AM 425 We live walking distance to Paines Creek Beach, but shuttle would cut down on the dangerous road traffic.1/12/2016 7:55 PM 426 drop off 1/12/2016 3:59 PM 427 Probably not but if a shuttle service is used, it certainly should be wheelchair accessible with proper entry and exit areas. 1/12/2016 10:13 AM 428 Please do not implement shuttles, etc. It will not alleviate overcrowding, parking still needs to be provided somewhere, and will just urbanize these lovely beaches. Their small size, limited parking and lack of crowds are a major part of their charm. If people want big, crowded beaches with lots of parking, West Dennis Beach, Nauset Beach, are all within a 15 minute drive from Brewster. 1/12/2016 10:06 AM 429 No, no, no, no, no. Every beach shuttle we ever used was a huge negative to be avoided.1/12/2016 8:47 AM 430 I would not use these. I do not agree with these choices 1/11/2016 9:58 PM 431 A situation like exists at Coast Guard beach in Eastham is ideal for me - I park at the visitor center and bike the paved trail to the beach. Something like this for the Brewster beaches would be great!! 1/11/2016 8:00 PM 432 Brewster does not need satellite parking or shuttle service. It is a bay beach coastline; not the outer beach crowds care to use, unlike The National Seashore or Chatham, etc. 1/11/2016 7:43 PM 433 Would not use a shuttle. Would find another place to vacation.1/11/2016 2:35 PM 434 None, wouldn't go.1/11/2016 1:56 PM 435 If I cannot drive and park, I would not go.1/11/2016 1:20 PM 139 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 33.31%582 16.83%294 4.01%70 0.69%12 0.23%4 44.93%785 Q15 I would be willing to use a shuttle service to travel to the beach IF shuttle travel time was... (please check all that apply). Answered: 1,747 Skipped: 313 Total 1,747 #Comment Date 1 or 10-20 minutes.3/3/2016 10:38 AM 2 It only allowed ONE choice, despite saying CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. We, (the residents of Brewster), will NOT get the data we need (!) with this flaw in the survey!!! 2/26/2016 6:58 AM 3 problematic if more than 15min!2/25/2016 7:15 PM 4 We feel this would encourage overcrowding and give a "Disney effect",destroying the natural beauty of a small town.2/25/2016 6:09 PM 5 no problem if we can drop off at beaches, then this would be just the driver 2/25/2016 6:04 PM 5 - 10 mins 10 - 20 mins 20 - 30 mins 30 - 45 mins 1 hour I would not use a shuttl... 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses 5 - 10 mins 10 - 20 mins 20 - 30 mins 30 - 45 mins 1 hour I would not use a shuttle service 140 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 6 The closest beach to my house is Breakwater and it is packed in the summer. Are people allowed beyond the borders of the town beach? If not, a shuttle would be more appropriate for other more open beaches. I think the project with the state land at the east end of town is a good idea. 2/25/2016 12:04 PM 7 I feel that this concept of a shuttle service would benefit only those neighbor's lucky enough to live within walking distance to the beach. 2/25/2016 9:14 AM 8 Can't check all that apply. I would be willing to use a shuttle if travel time was 30 minutes or less.2/25/2016 9:01 AM 9 This sounds great. We'd be able to get to our favorite beaches any time of day!2/24/2016 11:18 PM 10 Resident only parking at the beach. Non resident shuttle to the beach 2/24/2016 5:37 PM 11 I think a shuttle would be great at paines creek 2/24/2016 2:59 PM 12 Again if this was the ONLY way to get to the beach.2/23/2016 10:42 AM 13 I do not think people will be willing to stand around on a hot day for extended periods of time to await a shuttle. The shuttle must arrive at beach and parking at prescheduled times. 2/22/2016 11:43 AM 14 We have a home here in Brewster. We pay taxes to the town. We want to be able to park our car and walk to the beach. 2/21/2016 12:22 PM 15 There may come a day when shuttle may be the only possible way for me to get to the beach - cannot anticipate what method would work best; however, I would be grateful to have some option...probably through the Senior Center? or in summer, a shuttle (problem may be accessing the shuttle!!) 2/18/2016 10:55 AM 16 The risk of a shuttle is that as it becomes easier to get to the beaches more people use them and they become overcrowded. You'll need some type of measures to prevent that. 2/17/2016 6:07 PM 17 Waiting time may be the bigger issue.2/17/2016 11:15 AM 18 Never, never, never!2/16/2016 3:46 PM 19 When you calculate the cost of shuttles versus expanding parking lots the costs of shuttles will far exceed the parking.2/15/2016 9:25 AM 20 I live closer than the shuttle distances described.2/14/2016 7:34 PM 21 would want room on board to carry on beach chairs coolers etc.2/14/2016 4:41 PM 22 5 min.2/14/2016 4:30 PM 23 5 min.2/14/2016 4:24 PM 24 this survey tool only allowed me to check one option 2/13/2016 12:37 PM 25 can't 'check all that would apply'2/13/2016 10:32 AM 26 could not check all tat apply, i.e. 5-10 and 10-20 2/13/2016 10:05 AM 27 Again, beach parking for residents, shuttle service for visitors 2/12/2016 2:22 PM 28 The Shuttle should be electric powered, open air, like a Disneyland type people mover.2/10/2016 2:33 PM 29 The limitation with shuttle service is the limit to personal items that are feasible to take, chairs, umbrellas, coolers, toys etc. 2/10/2016 9:58 AM 30 wait times for the shuttle also a factor 2/9/2016 7:29 PM 31 This depends on where the satellite parking was located. Would the parking fee be less for this? What about if you were from out of town? How would you know about this service with the beach not manned? 2/9/2016 3:19 PM 32 I would not use it at this time but if I moved I would certainly consider it.2/9/2016 11:48 AM 33 I would only use a shuttle as a last resort, not desirable to me.2/9/2016 9:59 AM 34 Too cumbersome to lug all beach items on and off a bus!!2/8/2016 2:50 PM 35 I'm not sure that I would use a shuttle--in part because I've never had to.2/8/2016 2:46 PM 36 and it ran freqently enough so that I could come and go essentially as I pleased and not get "stuck" in the satellite lot or at the beach. 2/8/2016 2:43 PM 37 I don't want to spend beach time on/waiting for a shuttle.2/8/2016 2:39 PM 38 Not applicable 2/8/2016 11:59 AM 141 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 39 Shuttles would create other problems and encourage overcrowding at the beaches. Yes - parking by the beaches can be and should be improved - such as restoring parking by Crosby mansion and putting in new parking where the old tennis courts were. However - if the Town built a huge parking lot somewhere and provided shuttle service, this would encourage more people, including non Brewster residents, to use the beaches. If parking is not available on a given day currently, most people just go home. This limits the number of people using the beaches. 2/8/2016 10:28 AM 40 Every 15 minutes would be fine too 2/8/2016 8:34 AM 41 I believe Brewster residents should be given first right to the onsite beach parking, while non-residents should paying to use a shuttle service. 2/7/2016 2:15 PM 42 I would rather use other beaches on the cape which are much nicer then Brewster beaches.2/7/2016 12:33 PM 43 I'd prefer something that was very frequent or if more than every half hour, with a well defined schedule.2/7/2016 10:03 AM 44 15 minutes would be my max patience factor:(2/6/2016 1:20 PM 45 frequency of shuttle service is important---every 10 to 15 minutes 2/6/2016 12:04 PM 46 No more than 20 minutes.2/5/2016 9:44 PM 47 Would possibly use a shuttle service for Paines Creek 2/5/2016 2:05 PM 48 I would much rather drive but would consider a shuttle if you can prove to me that it a more sustainable option as we adapt to climate change and the need to protect wetlands. Neighbors view of the parking lot is not enough reason for me to ride a shuttle. 2/4/2016 5:24 PM 49 A satellite parking facility should be centralized in the town as best as possible. The shuttles would have designated routes, so that people can get on the one(s) that go directly to the beach of their choosing. 2/4/2016 1:23 PM 50 I would not use a shuttle service because it probably won't be wheelchair accessible.2/3/2016 7:08 PM 51 Don't want to be waiting in a hot parking area for 30 min. or more.2/3/2016 11:08 AM 52 Shuttles only lead to overcrowding. Ocean Edge should not be allowed to shuttle their residents to public beaches. They should be using their own beach. 2/3/2016 8:38 AM 53 No shuttles.2/3/2016 8:22 AM 54 Would probably not go to beach as often if had to use shuttle service 2/2/2016 7:26 PM 55 We cannot use a shuttle service.2/1/2016 3:41 PM 56 I would use a shuttle service on a limited basis 2/1/2016 10:47 AM 57 I would only use shuttle if it accommodated handicapped patrons and a reasonable schedule.2/1/2016 12:00 AM 58 There is not enough beach space on Ellis Landing for any more people to be bused in due to the over flow of Ocean Edge's guests. The public beach space there is very small. Ocean Edge seems to think they own the beach in front of their hotel, which is another story. 1/31/2016 8:55 PM 59 I think town visitors, not taxpayers should get to the beach via a shuttle service. or a daily pay beach like skaket in Orleans. 1/31/2016 1:34 PM 60 Can't 'check all that apply'1/31/2016 10:00 AM 61 Can imagine that a circulator shuttle bus could be possible between the biggest beaches.1/30/2016 9:34 AM 62 The cost and inconvenience would not be a service I would support in Brewster 1/30/2016 8:20 AM 63 I wanted to check off the first 3 options but the program would only let me select one. I think 20 minutes is the max most people would accept - one has to consider traffic on 6A in the summer BUT if more people use a shuttle there would be fewer cars on the road 1/30/2016 7:50 AM 64 I think if you had a shuttle on the half hour from say 9-4 during the summer that would be sufficient. Much like they do at ski resorts. That way everyone would know the pick up and drop off time was on the hour and half hour. 1/29/2016 3:04 PM 65 See comment above 1/29/2016 1:38 PM 66 Establishing service for all of the Brewster Beaches would be cost prohibitive. My usage would depend on frequency and where the drop off point was. If it took me to Nickerson and then I had to get into my car to get home. I would think more than twice about using it. 1/27/2016 5:22 PM 67 If I were on vacation I would allow more time, but because we are grabbing what time is available during a busy working time, travel time needs to be minimal. 1/27/2016 4:54 PM 142 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 68 I would not participate 1/27/2016 3:43 PM 69 This question would not let me check all that apply as is indicated so I selected the longest time I would be willing to travel one way. 1/27/2016 3:24 PM 70 Too much of a fuss to take a shuttle. I'll do that for a National Seashore beach because that's a days excursion, but in Brewster I like to come and go. 1/27/2016 1:06 PM 71 Being so close to the beach anything more than a 10 minute walk would be too much.1/27/2016 12:13 PM 72 Any shuttle will make it very difficult to carry beach chairs, coolers, etc. to the sand.1/27/2016 11:56 AM 73 We live within walking distance to the beach so the question is N/A. However priority parking to residents that have to drive to the beach should be taken into consideration. I believe that shuttle service should be geared to attract and cater to visitors. 1/27/2016 11:53 AM 74 Would use the service depending upon time and cost.1/27/2016 10:18 AM 75 I do not like to be in a herd of people. I work within the traffic and it seems to work for me.1/27/2016 6:52 AM 76 Nantucket supports a decent public bus service that supports beach access.1/26/2016 7:55 PM 77 Question does not allow multiple answers to be input. Reasonable time seems 10-20 minutes, up to a half hour 1/26/2016 5:30 PM 78 N/A, live within walking distance 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 79 If I had to use a shuttle service in Brewster, I would assume the beach was crowded and not go to that beach.1/26/2016 9:52 AM 80 If there was a shuttle service, I would never go to the beach.1/26/2016 9:19 AM 81 Not necessary for me.1/25/2016 10:44 PM 82 I would not want shuttle service to be the only way to get to the beach. I wouldn't mind if it was an option once beach lot parking was full. 1/25/2016 7:55 PM 83 Too much to carry.1/25/2016 3:15 PM 84 I would less likely to go to the beach as often as I do if I had to use a shuttle service in place of close parking to the beach. 1/25/2016 12:09 PM 85 A shuttle service may be worth looking into for others, however.1/24/2016 8:14 PM 86 We'd probably walk if we had to wait more than 10 minutes 1/24/2016 2:26 PM 87 Again only if you were dropped off at the beach and not a half a mile away...we have chairs, towels, bags--it is too far to carry all that stuff 1/24/2016 11:31 AM 88 no 1/24/2016 11:31 AM 89 I would avoid shuttle. I would have to try it.1/24/2016 10:58 AM 90 Or if shuttle schedule were predictable, i.e. every hour on the hour, or every half hour on the half hour from10am to 4pm. 1/23/2016 5:18 PM 91 or less 1/23/2016 3:53 PM 92 20+ minutes is a long time to wait on a hot summer day. Shuttle service needs to be 15 minutes or less - preferably 10 minutes. I think 5 minutes is pie in the sky. 1/23/2016 2:46 PM 93 no 1/23/2016 1:10 PM 94 I am not going to unload all my beach equipment from my car, load it onto a shuttle, unload it from the shuttle, then schlep it onto the beach. Then reverse the process to go home. This is asking too much, especially from the elderly. 1/23/2016 1:07 PM 95 A shuttle service would work if you were confident that the bus would arrive on a frequent schedule 1/23/2016 12:33 PM 96 One could get to any number of Brewster beaches within 5-10 minutes from any number of potential shuttle pick up areas - e.g. town hall, Brewster Baptist parking, First Parish parking, elementary schools etc. 1/23/2016 11:31 AM 97 Shuttle service is too expensive. Parking is adequate except at Paine's Creek.1/23/2016 10:24 AM 98 Critical to success of the shuttle program.1/23/2016 8:23 AM 99 With 2 children with boogie boards, toys, skim boards and sometimes a kayak and a handicap mother a shuttle service would not be convenient for my family. 1/22/2016 10:38 PM 100 depends on the distance, obviously, so hard to say 1/22/2016 6:43 PM 143 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 101 We would LOVE a convenient shuttle. We appreciate the environmental concerns with placing additional parking close to the beach. 1/22/2016 7:23 AM 102 We are 70 plus years old. If our legs fail in the future maybe we would change our minds.1/21/2016 7:37 PM 103 This survey only allows one option for this question 1/21/2016 2:53 PM 104 Waiting area needs to be shaded 1/21/2016 1:17 PM 105 This would spoil the relaxation of beach visits 1/21/2016 11:12 AM 106 I would say a maximum of 15 min.1/21/2016 10:50 AM 107 Could only choose one option here - would prefer less than 30 min.1/21/2016 10:44 AM 108 See comments to No. 14 above. Brewster taxes are high enough now. A sharp contrast to Dennis taxes. Dennis beaches are far more crowded in the summer than Brewster beaches. Dennis turned down a request to expand the parking at beaches like Mayflower, in large part because of the increase in traffic, congestion and traffic. No taxes should be used for any shuttles, etc. 1/21/2016 8:55 AM 109 forget shuttles. it will remove the romance of the beach experience and make it like a commuter destination.1/21/2016 8:45 AM 110 Too much work with kids 1/21/2016 8:27 AM 111 Two adults and 4 kids. A cooler all the chairs and toys, it would take up more than half the bus.1/20/2016 7:57 PM 112 Rather than get carried away with shuttle service I think the best approach is to remedy the erosion problems. The East brewster beaches have been ruined due to the jetty. Taking out the jetty would restore the beaches and the parking lots. Also, I think Spruce Hill beach should be developed. Now that we have the precedent of taking land for parking at Breakwater beach why not put parking near the Spruce Hill Beach? There could be a playground and a snack bar like Skaket beach in Orleans. That is a beautiful beach that is hardly used. The old house could be used as a maintenance shed and collecting fees. No brainer. 1/20/2016 5:02 PM 113 Probably would never use shuttle because we usually go for 1-2 hours and it wouldn't be worth the time and at age 70 walking any distance with chairs and umbrella would wouldn't that desirable 1/20/2016 1:16 PM 114 I would use a shuttle service 1/20/2016 11:32 AM 115 I am against any such transportation services to the beach. Point of Rocks beach is too limited to support a more forced use by shuttling people. 1/20/2016 7:20 AM 116 I wouldn't want to transfer all the beach gear we had to put into our cars and then transfer those items to a shuttle.1/19/2016 7:23 PM 117 A SHUTTLE WILL RUIN THE BEACHES. TAKE AWAY WHAT MAKES BREWSTER BEACHES PRESTINE,QUIET AND SPECIAL. MAINTAIN THE PARKING . ADD A FEW MORE SPACES LEAVE IT AT THAT 1/19/2016 5:12 PM 118 Probably wouldn't use shuttle service and go only "off times"1/19/2016 5:09 PM 119 Fifteen minute intervals would be the maximum wait.1/19/2016 4:28 PM 120 It wouldn't let me check more than one. I'd chose up to 20 minutes.1/19/2016 4:24 PM 121 I am a tax payer. I should get priority parking at the beaches. I will not take a shuttle bus. Ocean Edge and Nickerson should provide shuttle buses to their guests. 1/19/2016 4:15 PM 122 I bought a home in Brewster close to a beach so that I could come and go as fit into my schedule. For several years (unable to do it last summer due to no parking) I could go multiple times in 1 day. 1/19/2016 2:14 PM 123 15 minutes tops 1/19/2016 1:47 PM 124 Because of our age...80's..and physical handicaps, if we can't drive and find a parking space, we would not go. We try to pick a time when it is less crowded and there are spaces. 1/19/2016 10:59 AM 125 I'd rather just ride my bike even for beaches further away.1/19/2016 10:47 AM 126 Again, I would only use this, if I could drop my family, beach chairs, bags, etc at the beach prior to going to the shuttle.1/19/2016 9:51 AM 127 Try it for bed & breakfasts 1/18/2016 10:06 PM 128 I think shuttle service should be targeted to Nickerson Park, Ocean Edge and other visitors 1/18/2016 6:48 PM 129 Why should year round residents have to use a shuttle service?1/18/2016 4:18 PM 130 The alternative transportation options must also consider crowding on the beach itself. I wouldn't want to take a shuttle to the beach only to find there is no place to put my beach towel when I get there. To a extent, limited parking currently solves the beach overcrowding problem. 1/18/2016 2:41 PM 144 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 131 there is a huge mistake in thinking that the number of beach stickers sold indicate that many people at the beaches at the same time. some of these are only for a day--some for a week. everyone does not go to the same beach, nor at the same time. a more realistic approach should be made regarding the numbers, i.e. stickers sold, beachgoers, etc. 1/18/2016 12:52 PM 132 Again, look at a valet...1/18/2016 11:20 AM 133 I would only consider a shuttle service if it could deal with "stuff" as well as people - e.g. chairs, umbrella, beach toys, food... 1/18/2016 11:13 AM 134 It is not feasible to bring chairs/umbrellas on a bike. Shuttles would also be inconvenient unless they were plentiful, very frequent, and had lot s of space for equipment. Would be willing to walk 1/2 mile if it was possible to drop off people/equipment at the beach first. 1/18/2016 11:12 AM 135 The shuttle works well at Coast Guard Beach in the National Seashore 1/18/2016 10:14 AM 136 bus drives too fast on road. you could put in speed bumps to slow everyone down to a safe driving speed.1/18/2016 9:15 AM 137 30 minutes is probably the maximum I would wait for a shuttle, otherwise I would probably choose to park at some distance and bike or walk a few miles as it would be quicker. 1/17/2016 9:47 PM 138 The beach shuttle doesn't have to be single use, why not have something that takes people to shops, restaurants, the state park, etc. A pleasant shuttle would be worth a longer ride. 1/17/2016 9:43 PM 139 No more than 20 minutes.....even if people check a longer time duration....they won't use it. Nobody wants to wait around for 30 minutes or so in the summer on their vacation....even if their not on vacation. We have such little beach time and warm weather out here. 1/17/2016 3:59 PM 140 does it take much more than 20 minutes to get across Brewster?1/17/2016 3:39 PM 141 Dependability and/or frequency of pick-up times from the parking area and the beach is perhaps more important than the travel time. 1/17/2016 3:22 PM 142 A shuttle service would be great!1/17/2016 1:58 PM 143 It would be helpful to the public in general 1/17/2016 12:48 PM 144 Only when I go to the ocean would I use the shuttle 1/17/2016 12:03 PM 145 No one is going to want to stand in the hot sun of summer waiting for a shuttle bus for 20 min. Especially with small kids. 1/17/2016 7:43 AM 146 I probably wouldn't use a shuttle service but I think it is a good option to explore 1/17/2016 1:17 AM 147 I would prefer to park as close as possible to the beach because we tend to have a lot of things to carry (umbrella, chairs, coolers, beach bags, blankets etc.) and you can't really fit all of that on a shuttle bus. Although I suppose I would use a drive-up and drop-off point and then be willing to park farther away and walk like at Nauset Light beach in Eastham. 1/16/2016 8:43 PM 148 Again, I want parking increased at the beach. To have taken parking away at the Crosby Mansion was a little unfair. There was no issues with street congestion and it helped with at least some parking issues. This seriously decreased parking when this was taken away. 1/16/2016 8:35 PM 149 As a resident I should not have to use a shuttle service. I only live 2.5 miles away and it would add so much time to my commute. It would make zero sense. It would however make perfect sense to add more parking so the tax paying residents of the town can use the beaches they pay to maintain. 1/16/2016 8:33 PM 150 We probably wouldn't use this because we avoid the beaches at peak times 1/16/2016 4:17 PM 151 and the shuttle ran until sunset.1/16/2016 3:52 PM 152 Beaches would be to crowded 1/16/2016 12:55 PM 153 Not keen on shuttle service. I could walk half mile but need chair, umbrella, water bottle, bag of lotion,etc.1/16/2016 11:50 AM 154 10 to 20 from 11 to 3 20 to 30 After 1/16/2016 11:39 AM 155 See my previous comments 1/16/2016 11:27 AM 156 Frequency of shuttle also important - how often it would run 1/16/2016 11:10 AM 157 I disagree with this proposal!1/16/2016 10:49 AM 158 Shuttle service should be for non residents 1/16/2016 10:28 AM 159 I think waiting would not be a problem provided there was shelter from the sun and seating for those who could not stand for long 1/16/2016 9:52 AM 145 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 160 It's time to use town land for parking-near Crosby lane.behind historical museum.open land across from Luke's liquors,tennis courts at Crosby.Town residents can't access beaches in summer!!!! 1/15/2016 8:26 PM 161 N/A 1/15/2016 7:10 PM 162 eddy school would be good launching post 1/15/2016 6:44 PM 163 If i have to take a shuttle to get to the beach, something is wrong with that picture!1/15/2016 6:21 PM 164 If I were going to officiate a wedding, I would not feel comfortable relying on a shuttle, how ever, If I were just going to relax, then yes, I would consider it if the time was 5-10mins 1/15/2016 5:47 PM 165 5-10 minutes with the understanding that during the very busy times, it could be a few minutes more.1/15/2016 5:27 PM 166 I would not be pleased if there were a shuttle and I am afraid I may like the Brewster beaches less if this were the case. I would still come, but it would be a limitation. 1/15/2016 4:18 PM 167 Would do a beach dropoff, then one person would shuttle back. I don't know if I will like this idea, if the beaches become more crowded. 1/15/2016 1:26 PM 168 It would be unlikely that I would use a shuttle service. I am not opposed to it but do not spend a lot of time at the beach, swim and go 1/15/2016 1:13 PM 169 10 to 20 minutes would also be acceptable - could not check more than one box 1/15/2016 1:06 PM 170 We live near beach 1/15/2016 12:31 PM 171 If I can't drive my I will stay home 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 172 You must realize that you are taking this survey among town people. The problems occur during the summer when we are inundated with vacationers. Off-season is not a problem. 1/15/2016 10:55 AM 173 We frequently use the shuttle service at Coast Guard Beach, my favorite of the national seashore beaches. I find it very convenient. 1/15/2016 10:20 AM 174 With all the supplies one lugs to the beach, the shuttle service would have to accommodate it conveniently.1/15/2016 9:00 AM 175 Let the tourists use a shuttle.1/15/2016 8:04 AM 176 No shuttle's needed.1/15/2016 7:28 AM 177 annoying, expensive and never when you need or want to go. No way for young families to bring all the stuff needed either, totally unreasonable, expensive and non welcoming. 1/14/2016 9:52 PM 178 If I only plan to walk along the beach 1/14/2016 9:32 PM 179 But the drop off and pick up would need to be less than ½ mile. More is too much with beach gear and for small children or seniors with limited mobility. 1/14/2016 9:20 PM 180 If they allow paddle boards etc 1/14/2016 9:10 PM 181 Presumably this is waiting time for the shuttle once in line, and not waiting and travel time.1/14/2016 8:40 PM 182 no I would not 1/14/2016 7:44 PM 183 I think this is a mistake. Spend the money on improving bicycle access. Imagine if Brewster were the only town with a bicycle-accessible beach direct from the Rail Trail! It would be... incredible. And environmentally sound. 1/14/2016 7:35 PM 184 I have no time. I'm not waiting for shuttle, have the summer folk use the shuttle.1/14/2016 6:56 PM 185 I live near the beach.1/14/2016 5:23 PM 186 Web site would not accommodate more than one response, but I would respond affirmative to the first three responses 1/14/2016 5:17 PM 187 I think a shuttle system is essential for summer visitors. I don't think residents will use it but plan beaching around peak crowded times. 1/14/2016 5:16 PM 188 I am too close to the beach for a shuttle...if you have to walk a half mile to a shuttle, how do you or a family carry all the beach gear? A half mile leisure walk is nice on a fall day when you have nothing to carry...how about a family with kids, carriages, chairs, cooler...plus 90 degrees hot and humid. You should not have a long walk to a shuttle. 1/14/2016 5:11 PM 189 will only let you check one - I would also check 5-10 minutes 1/14/2016 4:13 PM 190 Only if we could transport charges, umbreiias food bags etc 1/14/2016 4:07 PM 191 Since I have access to a private beach in my neighborhood, I do not need a shuttle service.1/14/2016 3:46 PM 146 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 192 I've seen families (Father, Mother and two children) unload their cars at a beach parking lot and make two or three trips to walk it all to the beach. I can't imagine two or three trips on a bus would be enjoyable. 1/14/2016 3:08 PM 193 never 1/14/2016 2:35 PM 194 HOW WOULD A SHUTTLE SERVICE BE FUNDED?1/14/2016 1:38 PM 195 no 1/14/2016 11:03 AM 196 scheduled service to eliminate waiting would be great 1/14/2016 9:39 AM 197 I live close enough to not have to.1/14/2016 9:20 AM 198 I'm not sure if you mean waiting for the shuttle or driving to the shuttle. I would wait 5 - 10 minutes 1/14/2016 7:16 AM 199 Shuttle service is way too hard with small children and all the gear we need to haul on the beach. We'd avoid. Or just drop our stuff off and then just have the one person park at satellite and either walk or ride a bike if it were available. You'd need a loading zone or something for everyone else who would likely do the same thing. There is no way families will load all their junk into a shuttle to haul on/off. Between umbrellas, beach chairs, boogie boards, food, blankets, etc etc etc....and keeping eye on little toddlers, a shuttle is your worst enemy. 1/13/2016 9:54 PM 200 A shuttle service is not practical if you live two miles from the beach.1/13/2016 8:27 PM 201 I truly believe a shuttle or other such solution makes much more sense than expanding parking lots or adding new lots. Paving over more green space to address a problem that exists 8 or so weeks a year just doesn't make sense to me. 1/13/2016 4:32 PM 202 Shuttle service at our age is very inconvenient, that's why we do not go to coast guard beach anymore.1/13/2016 4:10 PM 203 I live on the beach so this doesn't apply to me but shuttle service every 30-45 minutes seems like a good idea 1/13/2016 12:10 PM 204 To the extent that shuttle service would take a lot of extra time or would have inconvenient scheduling both in and out of season, I wouldn't use it. 1/13/2016 8:23 AM 205 shuttle is horrible. stopped going to ocean due to shuttle. only encourages more people, and less residents. horrible idea. 1/12/2016 8:33 PM 206 We would not use a shuttle service but certainly visitors would if done properly.1/12/2016 10:13 AM 207 We like to go to the beach for an hour or two. We like it to be a pleasant, uncomplicated experience. With a shuttle, you have to wait at both ends. You never know for sure it will show up. Then there's the two way shuttle rides. You must unload the car, load the shuttle, unload the shuttle, load...you get it. 1/12/2016 8:47 AM 208 Maybe if the shuttle traveled all over town and would pick me up at my house by Seymour Pond. I would not drive to a lot and then wait, with my kids and all of their stuff, for a shuttle. 1/11/2016 8:01 PM 209 People in Brewster advocating shuttle service are those living near beaches who don't want the traffic near their homes, so they want traffic anywhere that doesn't impinge on their particular area. 1/11/2016 7:43 PM 210 Need to have set times for each beach pick-up/delivery 1/11/2016 3:13 PM 211 I avoid Coast Guard in Eastham because of the shuttle. Just one more hurdle to actually getting to the beach.1/11/2016 12:50 PM 147 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey Q16 If some sort of shuttle service were available, please select the top three beaches you would prefer to take it to. Answered: 937 Skipped: 1,123 43.60% 75 25.58% 44 30.81% 53 172 1.87 61.27% 280 21.66% 99 17.07% 78 457 1.56 46.56% 88 31.22% 59 22.22% 42 189 1.76 27.85% 44 36.08% 57 36.08% 57 158 2.08 43.24% 32 28.38% 21 28.38% 21 74 1.85 42.06% 135 33.02% 106 24.92% 80 321 1.83 Wing Island (behind Cape... Paine's Creek Mants Landing (off Robbins... Saints Landing (off Robbins... Breakwater Landing... Breakwater Point of Rocks Ellis Spruce Hill (behind the... Linnell Crosby 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Top Choice Second Choice Third Choice Total Weighted Average Wing Island (behind Cape Cod Museum of Natural History) Paine's Creek Mants Landing (off Robbins Hill Road) Saints Landing (off Robbins Hill Road) Breakwater Landing ("Little Breakwater") Breakwater 148 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 26.60% 25 27.66% 26 45.74% 43 94 2.19 45.26% 62 19.71% 27 35.04% 48 137 1.90 30.00% 30 24.00% 24 46.00% 46 100 2.16 40.98% 134 40.67% 133 18.35% 60 327 1.77 63.18% 369 20.21% 118 16.61% 97 584 1.53 #Comment Date 1 Great idea! Easy beach access like this would make Brewster much more attractive for visitors.2/25/2016 6:28 PM 2 Paines creek has been very difficult for parking since the redesign.2/25/2016 8:54 AM 3 Would be nice to be able to choose different ones in different days!2/24/2016 11:24 PM 4 I would like to see a large, landscaped parking lot where Crosby Mansion now stands, with shuttle service from the lot entrance to Crosby Beach. 2/22/2016 5:25 PM 5 Have home onSaint's...have little interest in other Brewster beaches 2/13/2016 1:36 PM 6 It'd be great to work with the state to do a shuttle lot on the south side of Rt. 6A at Nickerson and run the shuttle down through the old Camp Monomoy parcel. 2/13/2016 10:36 AM 7 I would also like to see 'food trucks' allowed at the beach parking lots to grad a snack or lunch.2/11/2016 1:13 PM 8 Only Pains Creek 2/10/2016 10:52 PM 9 I am not familiar with the more western beaches but would consider trying them out if I can't get parking at our more local beaches. 2/9/2016 7:29 PM 10 Not applicable 2/8/2016 12:01 PM 11 I usually only go to Crosby 2/7/2016 4:54 PM 12 TOW ILLEGALLY PARKED CARS 2/6/2016 11:19 PM 13 Until we move to our Brewster home this spring full time, we are not sure what beaches we'd enjoy. Those checked are the ones we've used during our part time stays. 2/5/2016 9:47 PM 14 Would not use shuttle service 2/4/2016 2:44 PM 15 With Nickerson Park being so close to Crosby and Linnell there would be more people that are non residents most likely using those beaches and would have a much bigger use. 2/3/2016 11:16 AM 16 I haven't been to all the beaches in Brewster, so I don't know what they look like. I am renovating my family's home, and will be moving permenantly there at the end of this year. 2/3/2016 7:20 AM 17 Would use the beaches if they were dog friendly 2/1/2016 8:34 AM 18 No preferences 1/31/2016 10:02 AM 19 Paines Creek has the most restrictive parking. We like to go there to fish so often someone has to drop off and pick up the fishermen. It is also a wicked popular beach for families. I think this beach as well as Crosby Beach would most benefit from a shuttle option. Crosby is also extremely popular. Not that many people know about Spruce Hill and it is a gorgeous beach. That beach should be "advertised" more. 1/30/2016 7:56 AM 20 We do not feel this is a good use of tax payer money and creates a quasi Disney resort atmosphere 1/28/2016 12:47 PM 21 This question does not specify from where to where---so it is like asking which is your favorite beach.1/27/2016 5:25 PM 22 I will send in an answer after I visit all these listed as I am unfamiliar with these beaches 1/26/2016 7:57 PM 23 N/A 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 24 Some of these we haven't been able to explore enough to give an informed decision because of parking difficulty.1/25/2016 7:11 PM 25 With added parking walkers would require sidewalks. We need greater access to all our beaches!1/24/2016 7:35 PM Point of Rocks Ellis Spruce Hill (behind the Brewster Historical Society) Linnell Crosby 149 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 26 ONLY if it were designated for Year-round residents only.1/24/2016 3:42 PM 27 In 1/24/2016 2:46 PM 28 none 1/24/2016 11:32 AM 29 I would avoid shuttle 1/24/2016 11:00 AM 30 I would not need a shuttle if there were port-a-potties available.1/23/2016 10:00 PM 31 I don't know these beaches 1/23/2016 6:34 PM 32 this would just make beaches more crowded!1/23/2016 1:11 PM 33 I am not sure that Americans would use such a service, everyone wants to drive.1/23/2016 10:45 AM 34 Currently I do not need shuttle service, my home within .4 miles. I would prefer shuttle over seeing larger parking lots change the landscape. 1/22/2016 7:20 PM 35 never gone to any other beach than Linnell and Crosby.1/22/2016 11:11 AM 36 Ellis is within walking distance from my house 1/21/2016 2:54 PM 37 Need for stair maintenance at Spruce Hill would be appreciated.1/20/2016 3:25 PM 38 saints landing, linnell, point of rocks 1/20/2016 11:34 AM 39 I go to these beaches because there is parking. If shuttle were available at other beaches, I would go there as well.1/19/2016 11:37 AM 40 I can't comment on this because I don't see how it would work. Shuttles with peoples beach stuff would be chaos. You need a drop off/pick up area. Not shuttles. 1/18/2016 11:21 AM 41 We love Paine,s Creek are there most frequently. My other choices are places I didn't know existed. I'm guessing they are out of way and not as well known or used. Perhaps shuttle service would make them more accessible . 1/18/2016 10:09 AM 42 I'd go to more beaches and enjoy more beaches. But since most of these other spots have even less parking I never enjoy them....with a shuttle bus I would explore more - that would be nice. 1/17/2016 4:03 PM 43 Bring in the hikers. There isn't the parking at Wing Trail and charge a shuttle fee to fund to expand and maintain the preservation and conservation of the natural reserve and the Museum. It's latest improvements are a great start, although further expansion would benefit with a ranger-type caretaker. 1/17/2016 3:47 PM 44 For Crosby, it is a very easy walk from Nickerson State Park.1/16/2016 2:27 PM 45 Do not like to ride shuttle when wet. Also do not like to carry stuff, ie, chair, umbrella, etc 1/16/2016 11:53 AM 46 Need to stop at all breaches to prevent overcrowding at specific beaches.1/16/2016 11:34 AM 47 I frankly am not familiar with a lot of these beaches and more needs to be done to advertise them, especially to summer visitors, to make tourists aware of them, and equally attractive to the more popular beaches like Breakwater and Crosby. 1/16/2016 9:56 AM 48 N/A 1/15/2016 7:10 PM 49 If you shuttle, consider shuttles to beaches with less houses around, beaches that have more limited house access 1/15/2016 4:19 PM 50 NNONE 1/15/2016 2:08 PM 51 In general, we would be most apt to use a shuttle for the beaches farthest from us (we are at Linnell/Crosby)1/15/2016 12:59 PM 52 If I can't drive my I will stay home 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 53 I walk or ride my bike to Mants and Saints Landing. Have no need for shuttle service. Being a Brewster resident would have a concern on the cost to the Town for this service and Mants and Saints get very crowded as it is during the weekends in the Summer! 1/15/2016 12:08 PM 54 This really isn't clear to me. Shuttle service from where to where? I can see shuttling from lot by Kate's to Paines Creek but shuttle from Country Store to Point of Rocks? I don't know what that would mean in terms of congested traffic jams in an already dangerous area for traffic visibility, etc. 1/15/2016 9:58 AM 55 Honestly, a shuttle would be my last resort. But feel its important to offer to visitors/summer people.1/15/2016 8:06 AM 56 I belong to the CCM of Natural History, so parking is usually easy, but I go to Wing Island for the beauty, not to swim.1/14/2016 11:08 PM 57 Still fairly new to brewster and exploring all of them.1/14/2016 7:59 PM 58 the beaches with the largest people capacity 1/14/2016 7:30 PM 150 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 59 Brewster needs to PROMOTE bicycling. Make the beaches easier to get to by bike. Perhaps create access paths directly from the rail trail bike path -- more than one or two. 1/14/2016 5:18 PM 60 I would not choose a beach simply based on shuttle services.1/14/2016 4:59 PM 61 I would visit more of the beaches if a shuttle were available.1/14/2016 4:27 PM 62 I would not use shuttle service. However, I wish this service was available for others.1/14/2016 2:32 PM 63 Not applicable, we own property in Brewster Park.1/14/2016 1:09 PM 64 There needs to be a plan to get people to Wing Island. It's a highly underutilized asset.1/14/2016 7:19 AM 65 not a factor 1/13/2016 3:58 PM 66 Wouldn't use the shuttle; live on the road 1/13/2016 1:48 PM 67 Having a shuttle might mean I would branch out and try other beaches!1/13/2016 12:01 PM 68 I'd try several other Brewster beaches but haven't been to them enough to rank #2 or #3 1/13/2016 8:28 AM 151 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey Q17 What factors would be most important to you in evaluating whether you would be willing to use a shuttle service to travel to the beach? Answered: 972 Skipped: 1,088 60.79% 566 20.84% 194 14.82% 138 3.54% 33 931 1.61 63.23% 588 25.05% 233 10.43% 97 1.29% 12 930 1.50 70.58% 662 21.64% 203 6.72% 63 1.07% 10 938 1.38 71.21% 663 17.19% 160 7.52% 70 4.08% 38 931 1.44 72.44% 678 21.37% 200 5.77% 54 0.43% 4 936 1.34 12.05% 101 20.53% 172 38.19% 320 29.24% 245 838 2.85 58.06% 36 8.06% 5 8.06% 5 25.81% 16 62 2.02 #Other (please specify)Date 1 Make it a fun ride. For those who haven't dropped off their families first, tell them about the choices of beaches on the ride. Why not charge a bit more for the stickers, and make the sticker receipt act as a shuttle pass? 2/25/2016 6:28 PM 2 if I own a Brewster resident beach sticker I do not think I should have to pay anything additional for shuttle service 2/25/2016 9:51 AM Shuttle Ticket Price Travel Time Convenience of shuttle... Ability to take on... Shuttle schedule Comfort factors... Other 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Very Important Moderately important Somewhat important Not at all important Total Weighted Average Shuttle Ticket Price Travel Time Convenience of shuttle boarding locations Ability to take on equipment/beach chairs Shuttle schedule Comfort factors (comfortable seats, air conditioning etc) Other 152 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 3 (a) Includes good selection of beaches. (b) Plenty of parking at boarding location.2/24/2016 11:24 PM 4 Where would I park in order to get the shuttle service?2/20/2016 6:54 AM 5 Already paying for parking sticker - don't want to pay again!2/18/2016 4:04 PM 6 Shouldn't have to charge. It's summer 2/18/2016 12:58 PM 7 If I were to use the shuttle, I would take fewer things with me due to loading/unloading, and in the end, perhaps walking some distance. 2/18/2016 12:03 PM 8 Why would I pay for a shuttle if I'm already paying for a parking sticker? Either the Town can give me what I'm paying for by purchasing the sticker (beach access), or you can't. If you can't, then drop the sticker program in favor of a shuttle system (that would have a fee), or offer the shuttle at no additional cost. 2/17/2016 6:10 PM 9 if you are going to charge a fee for parking that is not available then the price of a shuttle ride should be included in the cost of the parking sticker 2/17/2016 3:06 PM 10 parking costs 2/13/2016 10:36 AM 11 Needs to be accessible for electric wheelchair with wheelchair lift and tie downs.2/11/2016 2:35 PM 12 As a year-round resident of Brewster, I would not want to have to use a shuttle. Build more parking at Crosby Landing, Spruce Hill and Breakwater. 2/11/2016 2:35 PM 13 Maybe a bike rack?2/11/2016 1:13 PM 14 The Shuttle should be free to encourage people to use it.2/10/2016 2:34 PM 15 Considering we are taxpayers and we pay for beach passes, a charge for a shuttle is NOT desirable.2/10/2016 10:00 AM 16 If I have already purchased a beach parking sticker for the season, I would expect to not have to pay for a shuttle ticket 2/8/2016 3:29 PM 17 Would want a free shuttle pass that comes included w/ "resident rate" parking sticker.2/8/2016 2:49 PM 18 Not applicable 2/8/2016 12:01 PM 19 should bee free 2/8/2016 9:42 AM 20 frequency of shuttle service. . . so I am not waiting in line to get the shuttle 2/6/2016 8:49 PM 21 I would expect shuttle costs to be rolled into what I pay for an annual beach pass.2/4/2016 5:26 PM 22 "other" = wheelchair access 2/3/2016 7:07 PM 23 If I am charged every time I take a shuttle and I am there all summer could get pricey as opposed to someone only taking advantage of a shuttle a week or two. Honestly when I couldn't access town beaches this summer I went to Coast Guard Beach. Took there shuttle (which is extremely well run). And at 62 my husband could park in the parking lot essential for free. (For $10 you get a lifetime pass to national parks at the age of 62). I would continue to do that if things in Brewster don't work out but as a taxpayer I hope you consider the residents of Brewster. 2/3/2016 11:16 AM 24 parking at shuttle pickup 2/2/2016 4:09 PM 25 frequency of shuttle trips to & from 2/2/2016 11:55 AM 26 It would have to be a free shuttle close to beach 2/1/2016 10:53 AM 27 Dog friendly beach accessible 2/1/2016 8:34 AM 28 Would like shuttle price to be included with resident beach pass.1/30/2016 4:35 PM 29 Free parking 1/30/2016 7:56 AM 30 shuttles should go to the largest beaches 1/29/2016 3:18 PM 31 Would this require not having parking and paying for resident or visitor beach stickers? I would think paying for shuttles AND a sticker would be a major negative. 1/28/2016 2:11 PM 32 Ease of boarding for all ages---seniors down to toddlers/babies 1/27/2016 5:25 PM 33 I would not participate 1/27/2016 3:44 PM 34 Some accessible shuttle service should be available for wheelchair bound and elderly 1/26/2016 5:32 PM 35 N/A 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 36 reduce ticket price for seniors and physically impaired. Transferable ticket for renters from homeowner.1/26/2016 3:15 PM 153 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 37 Drop off close to beach access 1/25/2016 3:41 PM 38 Most if not all people will already have bought a beach sticker. I would choose the shuttle if there is no parking available. I already paid and would NOT pay to have to use the shuttle. 1/25/2016 1:37 PM 39 If I am paying for a car sticker I dont want to pay extra for a shuttle...MUST be a dual pass of some kind 1/25/2016 8:10 AM 40 Summer passes for locals 1/24/2016 10:26 PM 41 If I were going to a beach where I wasn't sitting elbow-to-elbow with others....ie. breathing space.1/24/2016 3:42 PM 42 wheelchair accessible shuttle needed 1/24/2016 1:10 PM 43 none 1/24/2016 11:32 AM 44 Doesn't have to be fancy, just want to get there conveniently and fairly quickly 1/24/2016 10:44 AM 45 I live only 1.5 miles from beaches. I wouldn't want to drive much farther to get a shuttle and make the process more time consuming. 1/23/2016 5:39 PM 46 Should be free for Brewster residents, or very modest seasonal ticket. Senior pricing a must.1/23/2016 4:20 PM 47 An important factor that was not included in this survey is the potential negative impacts on our scenic, historic and natural resources by increasing vehicular traffic and impervious parking lots in inappropriate areas close to beaches and on designated Scenic Roads. Had the survey included the question "To what extent should our natural, cultural, historic and scenic resources be considered in evaluating comprehensive long-term solutions--such as beach shuttles- - to parking and beach access issues?"--the vast majority of those surveyed would undoubtedly have responded "Very Important.". This survey result will not be tabulated, however, because the question was not asked. The reason the town's Breakwater Beach parking "solution" was so widely and vociferously condemned by hundreds if not thousands of community members was that it undermined and damaged the very assets and values that townspeople hold dear. Indeed, an example of life imitating art: "Pave paradise and put up a park lot." 1/23/2016 12:11 PM 48 Would want to hear how shuttle service would be funded and if it would affect the tax rate 1/22/2016 5:27 PM 49 Shuttle should be free, as is current parking. We all pay for beach stickers already, which comes with the implicit promise of parking to gain beach entry! 1/22/2016 11:17 AM 50 oh, forgot about all the chairs, umbrellas and coolers carried from lot.1/22/2016 11:11 AM 51 I didn't realize there was going to be a ticket price for the shuttle.1/21/2016 9:18 PM 52 If the shuttle was attractive & unique it would be fun to share with visitors.1/21/2016 5:42 PM 53 There should be no charge for shuttle service. as an alternative , perhaps a modest charge per season for all if indeed the home owner chooses to use it. 1/21/2016 11:35 AM 54 Bathrooms or rinse off areas at shutte service, ETA clock for next shuttle arival.1/20/2016 7:30 PM 55 No additional charge if you paid a parking permit 1/20/2016 12:11 PM 56 somewhat important, shuttle boarding points 1/20/2016 11:34 AM 57 cleanliness of shuttle 1/19/2016 7:33 PM 58 Port a potty at satellite lots 1/19/2016 4:47 PM 59 Would beach sticker passes include the ability to use the shuttle if the parking lots were full?1/19/2016 3:45 PM 60 It seems that shuttle service is a primary consideration??? Additional parking for residents would be a better solution 1/19/2016 2:24 PM 61 Predictable and regular schedule 1/19/2016 1:48 PM 62 I would expect it to be free for Brewster resident taxpayers.1/19/2016 1:25 PM 63 I would not expect to pay for the shuttle service, if I am already paying for a beach sticker.1/19/2016 9:54 AM 64 One problem you're going to run into is like my initial opinion on shuttles, "hey, I've lived here a long time, I pay taxes, the shuttles are for the tourists, I'm going to drive to the beach. 1/18/2016 2:46 PM 65 PRICE!!!! You're kidding, right??1/18/2016 2:03 PM 66 Already paying for parking. Taxpaying residents ought to have some priority/fiscal consideration over renters.1/18/2016 11:16 AM 67 Price only concerns me for our frequent guests and their families.1/18/2016 10:09 AM 68 Shuttle should be viewed as a town-wide economic development opportunity, not just transit to and from the beach.1/17/2016 9:45 PM 154 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 69 It needs to be inexpensive. The town of Kalamati in Greece runs a shuttle bus every 15-20 minutes from the beach to the downtown - 10-15 minute ride with a few stops and is incredibly cheap (like 50 cents). And the bus is used by locals and alike. 1/17/2016 4:03 PM 70 The distance and tide restricts beach accessibilty of Wing Trail, deterring the all day sun bather but not the hiker other nature enthisiast. 1/17/2016 3:47 PM 71 Why would I pay for a beach sticker and still have to pay for the shuttle?1/17/2016 7:46 AM 72 I would assume I would drop off my equipment/chairs/coolers at the beach, then I would head to the satellite parking location. Travel time and schedule are key. also, as a resident, I would be sensitive to paying more as I pay taxes. 1/16/2016 8:52 PM 73 location of parking lot -- hopefully it wouldn't be further from the beach than our house 1/16/2016 3:54 PM 74 should be free to taxpayers 1/16/2016 1:40 PM 75 do not want to ride in air conditioning when wet.1/16/2016 11:53 AM 76 Free to everyone 1/16/2016 11:42 AM 77 Considering everything, additional parking is the way to GO 1/16/2016 11:30 AM 78 I don't think any beach is so far away that these would be an issue 1/16/2016 9:56 AM 79 available parking nearby to access shuttle 1/15/2016 8:27 PM 80 N/A 1/15/2016 7:10 PM 81 FREE for Brewster residents who buy car sticker. (Car sticker issued and shuttle "pass" at same time.1/15/2016 5:32 PM 82 Should be free if you have a beach pass for that day/week/season; would use shuttle after dropping off 1/15/2016 1:29 PM 83 If I can't drive my I will stay home 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 84 Shuttle needs to leave from location with a lot of parking, hit 2-3 beaches on one round.1/15/2016 10:57 AM 85 With young children, travel time is MOST important . . . could ticket price be factored into beach passes?1/15/2016 10:46 AM 86 I think the shuttle service should be free to residents who have bought a beach pass. Maybe you could issue a portable pass in addition to parking stickers for residents. ID might be required, though, so I can see how this could be tricky. 1/15/2016 10:22 AM 87 The shuttles at the National Seashore are great.1/15/2016 9:58 AM 88 Wheelchair accessibility 1/15/2016 8:03 AM 89 distance to walk after being let out 1/14/2016 11:08 PM 90 safety 1/14/2016 6:57 PM 91 I hope will not be an additional tax burden 1/14/2016 6:11 PM 92 Make it EASY to use your bike to got to/from shuttle locations.1/14/2016 5:18 PM 93 As a Brewster resident I would not pay to ride a shuttle to the beach!!!!!1/14/2016 5:17 PM 94 There shouldn't be a "Shuttle Ticket Price".1/14/2016 2:04 PM 95 N/A 1/14/2016 1:09 PM 96 shuttle price should be covered by beach sticker or a low cost shuttle ticket. Town over sells passes.1/14/2016 10:56 AM 97 It's mostly an equipment issue. Beach lockers viable?1/14/2016 10:54 AM 98 It needs to be easy. No cost. The price should be incorporated into the beach sticker cost. The shuttle wont't be an option if it is not convenient. 1/14/2016 7:19 AM 99 Include in beach pass price vs another charge 1/13/2016 7:34 PM 100 I believe the shuttle service should be free for Brewster residents!1/13/2016 5:39 PM 101 Wouldn't want a shuttle running on the road 1/13/2016 1:48 PM 102 Safety of travel for all (children, elderly); shuttle's cleanliness 1/13/2016 8:28 AM 103 Shuttles at Coast Guard Beach at CCNS are fine.1/12/2016 8:14 PM 155 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 53.98%929 67.11%1,155 33.93%584 61.94%1,066 11.04%190 5.06%87 Q18 Which of the following environmental factors do you think currently impacts or could impact your access to and use of Brewster's beaches in the future. Please check all that apply. Answered: 1,721 Skipped: 339 Total Respondents: 1,721 #Other (please specify)Date 1 lack of proper management 2/28/2016 9:05 AM 2 I am unaware of pollution concerns in Brewster!!2/26/2016 6:48 PM 3 none currently impact my use of the beach; but all could !2/25/2016 7:26 PM 4 Parking lots will probably erode more. Building sea walls is 'Coney Island', not 'Brewster'. Makes it more important to get the shuttle service going quickly, then the erosion won't matter. The beaches will always be there, even when the parking lots and houses are gone. 2/25/2016 6:40 PM Pollution of natural... Beach and/or dune erosion Rising sea levels Storm damage Not sure Other 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Pollution of natural habitats/water Beach and/or dune erosion Rising sea levels Storm damage Not sure Other 156 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 5 The increase in car traffic; overcrowding beaches ; Pedestrian safety concerns; side roads off the town landings have been in deplorable, decaying condition for 20 years causing water leaks and problems for residents,so we question how can the Town afford time and money on beach access before water and road quality of its residents. 2/25/2016 6:34 PM 6 I worry about debris and pollution that comes in to the bay off the ocean but not sure what could be done about that.2/25/2016 12:11 PM 7 I believe we can safeguard our environment and still strive to accommodate more persons on the beaches with creative parking solutions ....I see this question as a method to discount earlier comments in this survey 2/25/2016 9:56 AM 8 Dennis beaches with the vehicles allowed on beach- right next to the oyster farms- it just doesn't say "pristine"2/25/2016 8:57 AM 9 spoiling the rural feel with any more development near the beaches 2/24/2016 11:42 PM 10 Accessability (such as Parking)2/24/2016 10:28 AM 11 Nasty tourists who save all their bad moods for their vacations.2/23/2016 4:09 PM 12 sharks, encroaching of grass and weeds on the swimming areas, government "environmental" restrictions 2/22/2016 5:00 PM 13 Damage done by humans.2/21/2016 12:46 PM 14 All of these COULD, but I don't see any major problems currently.2/18/2016 6:32 PM 15 While I understand the parking limitations at the beaches, I am also concerned that huge new parking lots and/or a shuttle or other way to make the beaches substantially more convenient will make the beaches much more crowded and worsen these environmental impacts. 2/18/2016 4:06 PM 16 Storms can do a lot of erosion etc damage - this is uncontrollable - pollution is mostly man-made. If our beaches are not respected by caring people we're in trouble - that would be a sad time. I know that costs for repairs (like benches, tarmac damage, drainage systems ) are high, but we must continue to invest. I do not like to see the storm drainage rusted, broken piping falling onto the beach and making its way to the water. I wonder what visitors think when they see it. 2/18/2016 12:23 PM 17 If beaches become overcrowded, then trash might become an issue 2/18/2016 9:48 AM 18 continued lack of enduring, lasting solutions for beach/dune erosion and after storm damage will ruin the beach, we will lose what dunes remain, may lose bayside cottages, and change the beach environment forever, with potential for having no beach for folks to use at all if nothing is done 2/18/2016 7:23 AM 19 cleanliness of outhouses and overflowing trashcans 2/17/2016 2:48 PM 20 I think the only thing that would impact my access to Brewster Beaches is the stupidity of the Brewster leaders who want to change the way things are. The natural resources dept insulted taxpayers with the Breakwater beach parking lot and now costly shuttle services are being proposed. Many Cape and National Seashore Beaches close their parking lots during peak hours in the summer because they're full. Residents must plan better and stop trying to institute a shuttle. 2/16/2016 2:26 PM 21 Paines creek getting smaller. Damage repair took summer.2/16/2016 2:24 PM 22 Cost of continually having to repair beach parking lots 2/15/2016 3:48 PM 23 It all depends on your time line. Expanding parking lots to the inland side of where they are now will give us many years of beach access and enjoyment. 2/15/2016 9:34 AM 24 Incompetent management, poor design, lack of understanding of natural processes 2/14/2016 5:02 PM 25 private property owner's efforts to protect their own shore: seawalls, other structures limiting access and/or preventing sand deposition on town beaches 2/13/2016 10:39 AM 26 In case I don't have a chance to comment later in survey, I am particularly concerned with the frequent beach bonfires by groups watching sunsets - they drag all sorts of wood, create bonfires and leave charcoal and often other garbage - perhaps additional signage (with fines posted) and occasional police patrols could be used to deter. 2/12/2016 10:07 PM 27 parking 2/12/2016 12:48 PM 28 Age 2/11/2016 1:59 PM 29 Poor planning and development of the natural resources by the town contributes to the environmental issues of the beaches. The access has become unfriendly and leads to a frustration by the users. That leads to a poor attitude and a disregard for taking care of the beaches. 2/11/2016 1:47 PM 30 Need to consider EROSION of beachs 2/10/2016 11:32 PM 31 how about the out fall from boston who is checking and how often also no doges allowed at all times and all seasons, never 2/10/2016 3:02 PM 157 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 32 Pollution levels of water should be tested more frequently and posted weekly.2/10/2016 2:36 PM 33 You can't hold back Mother Nature. All old Cape Codders know that. Please don't consider manufacturing beaches to please wealthy tourists. 2/10/2016 8:51 AM 34 I would include rising sea levels contributes to and exacerbates erosion and storm damage 2/9/2016 12:00 PM 35 I have often seen irresponsible dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs. I have all witnesses unnecessary littering. Perhaps we could engage a few Boy Scouts or Eagle Scout candidates to ensure that the trash is frequently dumped (call Nausett, etc.) or check periodically for parking stickers and ticket abusers. 2/9/2016 11:51 AM 36 Private ownership of beaches has the greatest impact on limiting beach access. This limitation is a function of political environmental factors. 2/8/2016 3:00 PM 37 None mentioned 2/8/2016 10:29 AM 38 Too many people moving here.2/7/2016 1:28 PM 39 Crosby is big enough, would love to have a dog area for people who want their pooches to enjoy the sun and sea. It could be quite a away from the main central area and most dog owners are very good about leashing and picking up...there are several beaches down Cape that allow dogs....just saying...of course Brewster is the town with the whole dog park debacle 2/6/2016 1:42 PM 40 Overcrowding on the beach 2/5/2016 2:12 PM 41 Dog scat!2/5/2016 1:01 PM 42 We are both allergic to dog/cat hair. Dogs CONSTANTLY roam the beaches, with no leash, while their owners walk behind. The owners think it's funny when the dog accosts sunbathers. I have witnessed dogs rummage through peoples property while the people are in the ocean. I have witnessed dogs urinate and defecate wherever they desire, while the owners watch and seem to think this is normal acceptable behavior. I have witnessed many altercations due to the behavior of dogs. There is no logical reason for a dog to ever be on a public beach. This needs to be enforced more aggressively. The liability to the city is obvious. Just placing a sign in the parking lot is not sufficient. 2/4/2016 11:02 PM 43 trash from beach goers 2/4/2016 6:46 PM 44 All of the environmental factors listed have existed since the land mass of Cape Cod was formed. They have not, nor will not, impact access to, and use of, Brewster's beaches. People have been living/coming to the Cape for hundreds of years now, so unless humans interfere with what is organic to its coastal shoreline, nothing should negatively impact our ability to enjoy this area going forward. 2/4/2016 2:07 PM 45 The paving over of our land so close to the beach for parking 2/3/2016 6:17 PM 46 Overcrowding 2/3/2016 5:46 PM 47 So many issues that will not be going away.2/3/2016 11:18 AM 48 None 2/3/2016 8:40 AM 49 Natural replenishment over the years 2/3/2016 8:25 AM 50 shark and seal issues 2/2/2016 4:12 PM 51 Too many seagulls, bird poop.2/1/2016 9:09 PM 52 litter from summer visitors 2/1/2016 11:09 AM 53 Point of Rocks changes yearly with the erosion. Parts of the private beaches near there are in tough shape.1/30/2016 7:21 PM 54 Pollution is not a current impact but an important future consideration.1/30/2016 4:39 PM 55 None 1/30/2016 3:30 PM 56 Stop building dunes to block handicap views...I'm so disappointed in what you did to breakwater beach 1/29/2016 4:02 PM 57 motor boats coming in to pick/moor 1/28/2016 4:07 PM 58 Not sure of the technical term but the "drift" of sand toward Provincetown seems to be visible in many places.1/28/2016 2:15 PM 59 Do not think a shuttle service is appropriate. The beaches are overcrowded as it is.1/28/2016 1:17 PM 60 too many people 1/28/2016 10:21 AM 61 But still, we are very much appossed to taking donated land and black top it.1/27/2016 3:15 PM 62 There are none. Storm damage and beach erosion are going to happen no matter what we do. Rising sea level arguments are BS as is global warming. it is mother nature. 1/27/2016 12:02 PM 158 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 63 Dogs or shellfish gear 1/27/2016 11:31 AM 64 CROWDS 1/27/2016 9:22 AM 65 Accessibility 1/26/2016 5:33 PM 66 human waste contamination at town beaches without portapotties 1/26/2016 4:54 PM 67 Lack of Portajohns at some sites contributes to pollution with human waste contamination on beaches/water.1/26/2016 4:42 PM 68 I haven't experienced any water quality problems but there is a lot of shifting sand in the bay that can be pumped onto the beaches. This would protect property, existing dunes and enhance tourism which would increase revenue for the town and its businesses. 1/26/2016 11:01 AM 69 everything is fine 1/26/2016 9:20 AM 70 Poorly and unattractively reconstructed beach such as Paine's Creek. That used to be such a beautiful beach and was a favorite summer spot for my children. Now it is so ugly with the parking lot turned into a beach. 1/25/2016 10:47 PM 71 Do not permit ANY dogs (leashed or unleashed) and their accompanying waste.1/25/2016 5:46 PM 72 pollution would be a factor if it should happen 1/25/2016 1:31 PM 73 reductions in parking seem to be likely to continue to be made which would impact our access.1/25/2016 8:02 AM 74 all of these things could impact my visits if they were present. They are not a problem at this time, however.1/24/2016 8:16 PM 75 I think we gave up on Paines Creek too easily.1/24/2016 7:45 PM 76 Dune replenishment at Ellis is of concern.1/24/2016 4:56 PM 77 You should post peoples comments on your website.1/24/2016 11:03 AM 78 I love Paine's Creek, but the erosion of the beach and parking lot means that it has been closed a lot lately. So disappointing 1/24/2016 10:46 AM 79 The only factor that has changed our beach is the changes at Breakwater beach...took away our easy access.1/24/2016 10:01 AM 80 There should be more signs or fencing to keep people off the dunes. There are always a few that feel they should climb and/or play on them. Both children and adults. 1/23/2016 7:24 PM 81 More people means more trash and debris left on beaches. Bad for wildlife, water and beachgoers.1/23/2016 5:45 PM 82 The water is going to rise as that is a given.1/23/2016 3:43 PM 83 Except for the first, these are inexorable changes out of the individual's control. What we can do is ACCOMMODATE the needs of our year-round and summer visitors to access our beaches while PROTECTING the town's historic, scenic, cultural and recreational resources--not negatively impacting or irrevocably destroying them. Over the long term, move parking away from the beaches. Do not put more vehicular traffic on already busy and historically narrow Scenic (beach) Roads. Think outside the box. Plan for the long term. People won't mind taking a 5-minute scenic trolley to get to one of our bay beaches, and if they do mind at first, they can adjust to change, OR go to other beaches--say, something in South Yarmouth. Collaborate with the state to make sure it does its fair share to accommodate parking and access for its thousands of Nickerson State Park visitors who utilize our bay beaches and parking lots. For example, offer a shuttle from Nickerson State Park at one of its south of Route 6A parking areas to Crosby or Linnell Landing beaches. The shortage of parking is an EXTREMELY seasonal/time-limited issue. Do not ruin Brewster's extraordinary scenic, historic and natural resources with irrevocable, band-aid "fixes" such as occurred at Breakwater Beach. 1/23/2016 1:29 PM 84 enjoy shellfishing 1/23/2016 11:55 AM 85 Jetties that hold back shoreline drift of sand 1/23/2016 6:47 AM 86 I hope that a ban on smoking at Brewster beaches will go into effect in 2016.1/22/2016 10:02 PM 87 overcrowding 1/22/2016 9:35 PM 88 Depends on the extent of the damage.1/22/2016 4:56 PM 89 People 1/21/2016 7:57 PM 90 I have no idea that sch impacts exist.1/21/2016 7:40 PM 91 resiliency projects 1/21/2016 1:36 PM 92 Green heads!1/21/2016 11:51 AM 93 None of the environmental factors listed are a current or future problem 1/21/2016 11:15 AM 159 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 94 I dislike the new configuration of Breakwater.1/21/2016 9:22 AM 95 Overcrowding because of shuttles.1/21/2016 8:58 AM 96 I don't see any eminent damage likely from all the articles written about cape beaches.1/21/2016 8:33 AM 97 Definitely concerned about environmental impact, global warming and runoff.1/20/2016 5:32 PM 98 storm damage, dune erosion 1/20/2016 11:37 AM 99 Nothing would make me stop gong to the beach 1/20/2016 8:18 AM 100 We can't alter the effects of nature and should stop wasting time and money to do so.1/20/2016 5:31 AM 101 beach raking should be used to clear the beach of natural and man made debris 1/19/2016 11:28 PM 102 I have visited Brewster beaches for 41 years and I do not see any of these things as a threat.1/19/2016 9:14 PM 103 Overcrowding.1/19/2016 8:00 PM 104 None of the options stated is a serious problem. In my opinion, the Town has radically over reacted to a perceived problem with erosion. You do not need to destroy more of the natural beauty of Brewster's beaches than you already have. There is no need to "pave paradise and put up a parking lot." 1/19/2016 5:56 PM 105 OVERCROWDING 1/19/2016 5:15 PM 106 none 1/19/2016 4:57 PM 107 I would hope that Brewster would consider restricting the use of watercraft such as jet skis near marsh areas. They discharge quite a bit of pollution which could have an immediate and negative effect on that ecosystem. Also, I wish Brewster could convince Dennis to stop letting so many cars on the beach and flats on the far side of Wing Island. Yuck. 1/19/2016 4:30 PM 108 Tourist and their children (to play) climbing on the dunes even though they are marked.1/19/2016 4:09 PM 109 Factors do not influence my decision to visit the beaches.1/19/2016 8:08 AM 110 None of these would impact the utility of the beaches other than pollution which often comes from man-made activities that are perceived at first to be good. 1/19/2016 7:53 AM 111 Bring back tyhe jetties. They protected from erosion for yrs until the town let them go into disrepair 1/18/2016 7:36 PM 112 There are none.1/18/2016 5:35 PM 113 Many years ago there were sign posted on sensitive dune areas...lately there have been NONE to inform the public to stay off the dunes....have witnessed kids and adults climbing over dunes.. 1/18/2016 4:08 PM 114 Cigarette butts on the beach. Trash everywhere on the beach. Dead animals and dead birds washed up on the beach. Dogs running off leash in the fall (people with dogs off leash do not pick up poop). Disgusting people smoking. Letting their children run on the dunes. 1/18/2016 2:35 PM 115 Dogs!!!1/18/2016 2:30 PM 116 Dog feces 1/18/2016 2:04 PM 117 All of these factors will impact access to Brewster's coastal beaches. If the town moves to address these with 'hard' solutions, i.e., artificial sand dunes, more pavement, stone abutments, etc., then it will negatively impact access. if we let nature take its course, we will always have a beach that we can access...perhaps via alternative means, such as a shuttle or bike, if parking lots are limited. 1/18/2016 1:49 PM 118 Too many dogs on the beach in the off season. Not all dog owners clean up after their pet.1/18/2016 1:19 PM 119 storm damage perhaps impacts beach-going once or two times at most during a summer. Rising sea levels and dune erosion are acts of nature. They will ALWAYS occur and one of the first theorems of physics is that WATER SEEKS ITS OWN LEVEL. It always will. No man made dune will ever control sea water. 1/18/2016 1:00 PM 120 Environmental impacts should be a top priority....1/18/2016 10:43 AM 121 too many people on the beach means more garbage, more erosion...environmental impact is a great concern.1/18/2016 9:20 AM 122 I would be very concerned about coastal development. The best thing about Brewster's beaches is how natural they feel, since they are not groomed and have limited development nearby. It would be sad to see that change in any way. 1/17/2016 9:54 PM 123 Town doing stupid things like the Breakwater Beach project, which eliminates important visual access for year-round users, seniors, handicapped. And not taking care of erosion priorities like at Mants Landing. 1/17/2016 9:48 PM 124 none 1/17/2016 8:14 PM 160 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 125 Each location holds its own unique environment and treasure and in turn, its own unique accesses and assaults from both nature and the public. 1/17/2016 4:25 PM 126 Restricting of area for wildlife nesting.1/17/2016 3:27 PM 127 I have been summering at Ellis landing my entire life (63yrs), and remember when there were no stairs to the beach, now there are as many as 20 steps on the stairways .My greatest condemn is the erosion caused by the jetty. 1/17/2016 3:20 PM 128 Too much increased car traffic to beaches. Increased garbage at beaches.1/17/2016 2:03 PM 129 Legal access (private beach ownership being what it is in Massachusetts) Would be lovely to overturn the centuries old law to allow public right of way to just walk through (not stopping) along the shoreline below high tide mark but that's dreaming. 1/17/2016 1:32 PM 130 We have visited Paines Creek for over 30 yrs as renter ,visitors and residents . The changes have been dramatic in that time. 1/17/2016 12:53 PM 131 the beaches are already well maintained. I don't have any concerns. Being able to park with low stress is my number one issue as a town resident. 1/16/2016 9:03 PM 132 I list these as things that could potentially impact but do not see any problems currently 1/16/2016 8:28 PM 133 Trash (cigarette butts, garbage, plastics)1/16/2016 2:30 PM 134 when the town or private parties dump sand on the beach to replace eroded sand, please make sure that the sand is similar in color and consistency. Last summer, I saw some really ugly reddish/brownish sand applied near Saint's Landing. That really takes away from the beauty of the beach. 1/16/2016 12:39 PM 135 Do not enlarge the parking lots. I would like to see the beaches stay in the somewhat undeveloped state that Brewster is famous for. Please try to avoid developing the beaches in an effort to attract more visitors so as to gain more revenue. If you do this you risk killing the golden goose. 1/16/2016 12:25 PM 136 The bay beaches are not as dramatic as the ocean, but for families with small children they are perfect and a big part of that is the water quality and ability to see various small sea creatures and natural systems at work with the changing tides. Any degradation of that would reduce tourism and property values throughout the town. 1/16/2016 11:36 AM 137 Nature continues to change our landscape and I think we need to embrace that. Thinking of ways to bring more people to our beaches and not embracing our natural beauty. 1/16/2016 10:51 AM 138 Too much see grass and sea weed 1/16/2016 10:49 AM 139 Sea levels are not rising 1/16/2016 10:06 AM 140 I think only the pollution from humans would cause me not to go to beach. I accept the rest as inevitable. Likewise, it is what humans have done to shoreline with revetments (?)/breakwaters, etc which has contributed to above 1/16/2016 10:05 AM 141 none of the above 1/16/2016 8:59 AM 142 It could be my imagination but the beaches seem a little dirtier with debris and rubbish. Also lots of burnt logs on beaches now. 1/16/2016 6:00 AM 143 I don't understand this question. If I am reading it correctly, all of these could impact my access because the town could (would?) prevent access. I assume that if the beaches are affected by environmental factors that the town would limit access to preserve them. I hope, anyway. 1/15/2016 7:14 PM 144 The dunes need to be properly fenced to keep people off of them. No Dogs on Beaches need to be actively enforced. Erosion is coming from nearby properties. The town should actively add sand to the town beaches every year, plant coastal plants, educate people about the valuable ecology of the shore and work constantly to protect it. I would be willing to vote for environmental improvements far over any shuttle accommodations or planning for such a thing. If we are known for the brewster flats and they are not teeming with wildlife but rather overfished, littered on and driven on you name it, what's the point? 1/15/2016 6:30 PM 145 People who go and let children and dogs do whatever they want to dunes, or in the flats where there is shellfish and birds 1/15/2016 4:22 PM 146 Already had to move original Paine's Creek lot back from surfline and Robbins Hill Road and Ellis Landing have had erosion and storm damage 1/15/2016 2:28 PM 147 sharks 1/15/2016 2:26 PM 148 Rake up the sea weed and rubbish on the beaches once in while 1/15/2016 2:11 PM 149 I recognize rising sea levels is a threat, but likely not in my lifetime.1/15/2016 1:27 PM 150 "currently" and "could" create different responses 1/15/2016 1:10 PM 161 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 151 None of the above.1/15/2016 12:48 PM 152 I visit York Beach, Maine often in the Summer. The town of York has the beaches combed by machine each morning to remove debris and seaweed and it is packed throughout the season. Also York makes a fortune each season from parking meters. 1/15/2016 11:20 AM 153 beach access should be limited if there is any environmental threat.1/15/2016 11:00 AM 154 lack of shellfishing areas. Poor access from car to water.1/15/2016 10:30 AM 155 Nothing current, but if these were to occur, it would impact our beach decisions.1/15/2016 10:24 AM 156 I worry about plastic in the water. While I don't see much, I am sure it is out there. I do not find much garbage at Point of Rocks. 1/15/2016 9:45 AM 157 None of the above. Stop pushing climate change issues.1/15/2016 8:23 AM 158 Pleas,please,please don't overdevelop our beaches with huge parking lots. Brewster's charm and rural character depends upon it! 1/15/2016 8:09 AM 159 tourists leaving junk on the beaches.1/15/2016 8:05 AM 160 depends upon all over- planning for short and long term erosion . Other wise would always get there.1/14/2016 9:58 PM 161 The erosion at Paine's creek has been terrible, and great job to the Town and whoever else was involved rebuilding it 2 years ago. Great work and it seems to be holding up perfectly! 1/14/2016 8:58 PM 162 Hard to argue that these 4 factors aren't already impacting our use of our beaches 1/14/2016 8:44 PM 163 Overcrowding 1/14/2016 8:07 PM 164 closing of shellfishing 1/14/2016 7:59 PM 165 Refuse removal is spotty and inadequate. Empty the barrels more often; perhaps even put a barrel on the beach itself.1/14/2016 7:38 PM 166 Board of Selectman 1/14/2016 7:08 PM 167 Restoration of eelgrass beds should be a high priority 1/14/2016 6:37 PM 168 too many people 1/14/2016 6:13 PM 169 We already cannot shellfish at Crosby and haven't' been able to for years.1/14/2016 5:25 PM 170 Rising sea levels, seriously!? Get off the PC climate change bandwagon, it's a myth!!1/14/2016 5:23 PM 171 I worry about what is coming out (the run off) of the Considine ditch into Breakwater Beach; The human debris on the beach (from boats???). Often find, for instance, tampon containers The absence of a garbage can year round where those visiting the beach can discard refuse. Why can't there be a permanent receptacle that has a plastic bag that can be picked up once a week by maintenance staff??? Not much refuse in off season but w/out trash can winds up on side of parking lot. The use of the beaches after dark (by teens?) for drinking, drugs, sex. Find the evidence next day. 1/14/2016 4:45 PM 172 Sand needs raking.1/14/2016 3:29 PM 173 I currently do not see any of the above factors impacting my use of the beaches.1/14/2016 2:56 PM 174 all towns on the Cape should have had sewers put in 30 years ago. Nitrogen pollution from Septics is ruining the ocean and ponds here. 1/14/2016 2:03 PM 175 Can't walk the beach at high tide because of private property lines.1/14/2016 1:43 PM 176 All of the above.1/14/2016 10:57 AM 177 Excess trash and litter would keep me away.1/14/2016 10:45 AM 178 Private home owners roping off the coastline is wrong. Looks ugly, creates division between beachgoers, the beach is supposed to be a place to relax and commune, to many fences, rules, regulations and boundaries. 1/14/2016 9:20 AM 179 People leaving trash on beach which include sharp objects that others can get cut on 1/14/2016 9:01 AM 180 Overdevelopment creates pollution 1/13/2016 9:13 PM 181 None. Mother Nature is quite resilient.1/13/2016 8:32 PM 182 Beaches seem fine at all times. Maybe a little tight at high tide in some places.1/13/2016 8:27 PM 183 too many people using a very small resource. I have lived in this house since I was born and have always used my beach. Having all sorts of extra people leads to a drain on the beach, more litter, less appreciation. 1/13/2016 7:27 PM 162 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 184 The beach should be accessible to all. Parking should be available. Paying for parking is reasonable. I can not imagine anything that would keep me from the beach. It is my most treasured natural resource .i value it.if there was no beach ,I would NOT be in Brewster.we need to protect and care for this treasure. 1/13/2016 5:50 PM 185 we walk the flats 1/13/2016 4:49 PM 186 Un-repaired drainage system 1/13/2016 1:48 PM 187 Who knows?1/13/2016 8:47 AM 188 Beaches and parking lots are both being destroyed by sea level rise and storms. It would be better of all beach front homes were not there and the beach could naturally fall back. 1/13/2016 7:56 AM 189 over population ( granted, not environmental )1/12/2016 8:39 PM 190 All issues other than pollution are just the natural coastal processes.1/12/2016 10:08 AM 191 Coastal Engineering Structures 1/11/2016 7:48 PM 192 Town rules.1/11/2016 4:52 PM 193 So many people don't respect the dunes or know to stay off the dunes.1/11/2016 1:58 PM 163 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 48.35%866 44.28%793 5.97%107 1.40%25 Q19 Overall, please rate your experience with visiting/using Brewster public coastal beaches: Answered: 1,791 Skipped: 269 Total 1,791 #Comment Date 1 One suggestion. Maybe provide more bike racks.2/26/2016 10:29 PM 2 Our favorite beaches are those that are WIDER, such as Mayflower and Nauset.2/26/2016 6:48 PM 3 parking is the only problem i have ever encountered.2/25/2016 7:26 PM 4 Would be "excellent" with a shuttle 2/25/2016 6:40 PM 5 Lack of trash containers and more year round beach clean-up; installation of one or two benches (in parking lot and at the end of pathway to enjoy the view) for all abilities. 2/25/2016 6:34 PM 6 I will say Very Good!2/25/2016 12:11 PM 7 The beaches are incredibly beautiful and a great gift that Brewster offers which many want to enjoy; the 2015 parking plan at Crosby (eradicating spaces long used without issue/accidents) was viewed by many as a mean spirited move on the part of the town and NIMBY-ism by neighbors 2/25/2016 9:56 AM 8 Nice to have peaceful and safe beaches, with trees all around. Most Cape beaches don't have that.2/24/2016 11:42 PM 9 I walk about a mile to get my privacy, love my beach.2/23/2016 4:09 PM Excellent Good Fair Poor 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Excellent Good Fair Poor 164 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 10 We love all beaches in Brewster, all differ.2/23/2016 1:16 PM 11 I bring my two young children to the beach almost everyday in the summer even if just for a few hours. They enjoy it so much and it was how I remember my childhood. The beach is beautiful and fun all by itself its its natural form. People tend to be less appreciative with that and what MORE can we have or add to it. I think it's perfect the way it is! 2/23/2016 10:49 AM 12 the beaches are wonderful but access is often difficult in season because of inadequate parking.2/22/2016 5:00 PM 13 We love the Brewster public coastal beaches. But we need to time our visits with not only the tides in mind, but the parking accessibility. 2/21/2016 12:23 PM 14 We live closer to Dennis beaches and ride our bikes there. They are groomed and cleaner than the Brewster beaches on the west end. I do love the Brewster beaches for the low tide area and searching around for sea creatures. 2/20/2016 3:33 PM 15 Parking makes it less than perfect.2/20/2016 2:29 PM 16 One of the factors we bought our home in Brewster was because of the beaches 2/20/2016 1:48 PM 17 Most folks at the beach parking lots are understanding of the situation and work together to wait for a space. Occasionally there are people (mostly from out of town) that do not share the neighborly vibe and create issues (i.e., they drive around waiting cars to nab an opening space). 2/18/2016 4:06 PM 18 Limited parking with a high sticker price has become a serious issue.2/18/2016 4:06 PM 19 have been visiting Brewster beach areas for over 60 years and saddened by the changes, some natural (rising seas) which can't be controlled, some that the Town must address to sustain its beaches. This will take money, contracts and engineering to find lasting solutions to mitigate the impacts of changes to our fragile coastal areas. There is no place in America like Cape Cod and we should do our very best to preserve its attributes and attractions - beach areas in particular - that residents and tourists have so enjoyed for decades 2/18/2016 7:23 AM 20 Would have given it a higher rating except for parking and the ridiculous amount of time that access was closed to Paine's Creek recently. Do improvement/ repair projects in the off-season and plan them so they are complete before Memorial Day. 2/17/2016 6:13 PM 21 Beaches are fine, just find occasional problems as indicated in question #18 above 2/17/2016 2:48 PM 22 We love Brewster beaches. We plan accordingly on busy summer days and not once have had a problem. If you have shuttle service we will NEVER go again and use other towns to go to the beach. As taxpayers we will expect some kind of remuneration for that as well since we will not be able to utilize the great beaches we have here and the taxes we pay for them. 2/16/2016 2:26 PM 23 Excellent when we can use it - parking is THE problem. Do not like paying for a sticker and not be able to use the beach. 2/15/2016 1:13 PM 24 I live here full time so I have the luxury of running down to Linnell at 5pm for a quick swim during the summer and usually have a place to park. When we have friends visit during the summer and want to go to the beach during the day it is not a pleasant experience. 2/15/2016 9:34 AM 25 Will certainly diminish with reconstruction of Breakwater Beach 2/14/2016 5:02 PM 26 re: my comment on #16 - I'd be happy to report bonfire violators but not sure who to call - usually no answer at town offices (using phone # posted on signs in parking lot) since it is after hours. Should I call fire department (non- emergency line)? -steve keefe (sfkeefe@yahoo.com) 2/12/2016 10:07 PM 27 we love our beaches but find over the years that it has become increasingly difficult to park and enjoy them.2/12/2016 2:24 PM 28 only because I can't use the beach when I want because of lack of parking 2/12/2016 12:48 PM 29 Main problem is parking space and wait time. See response to # 20.2/11/2016 5:43 PM 30 As mentioned above, improve accessibility, please 2/11/2016 2:36 PM 31 I don't think I am much help. I enjoy visiting water sites and can drive. Other times family would get me out - this is a good survey, however. 2/11/2016 1:59 PM 32 Would like to have benches available near parking lot at top of beach to sit and enjoy experience.2/11/2016 1:52 PM 33 Great beaches!!! Poor management and access. Please give us back our beaches.2/11/2016 1:47 PM 34 Very hard to get a parking spot.2/11/2016 1:17 PM 35 We love the beaches on the Bay and think that they are a valuable asset for the Town of Brewster and should be preserved, protected, invested in for future generations. 2/10/2016 2:36 PM 36 but very limited experience 2/10/2016 11:08 AM 165 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 37 It would easily be Excellent if parking were not an issue.2/10/2016 10:03 AM 38 I feel extremely fortunate to live in such a beautiful area.2/9/2016 11:51 AM 39 I am a huge fan of the public beaches for the 30+ years I have owned a home in Brewster. I think that the town has done an excellent job of beach maintenance (I like what has been done recently at Breakwater Beach). 2/8/2016 2:45 PM 40 Remember that we only use Brewster public coastal beaches in the off season.2/8/2016 12:10 PM 41 It would be excellent if parking was expanded at Crosby as noted above 2/8/2016 10:29 AM 42 My only frustration is the lack of parking vs number of stickers sold.2/8/2016 8:38 AM 43 We like the bay beaches but only for high tide. Parking is always a concern so if we cannot find parking we go to the seashore or pond. 2/8/2016 8:36 AM 44 But I am worried about the future with all the potential problems facing the beaches and shoreline.2/7/2016 4:13 PM 45 The parking issue at Crosy Landing in particular is crucial..it has the largest span of beach and such limited parking. There is available space for more parking PLEASE build it! Too many permits are issued with not enough parking! 2/6/2016 8:41 PM 46 Each year the frustration of parking including fellow drivers/lines/people trying to save spots and neighbors harassing side street parking and asking for money has diminished my pleasure( a fellow taxpayer) of using the beautiful Brewster coast that belongs to everyone. 2/6/2016 1:42 PM 47 The parking lot fills up with people who have weekly parking stickers. The hours that stickers are required should be extended. 2/6/2016 9:35 AM 48 Parking difficult at peak times and no restroom facilities at some beaches.2/5/2016 9:49 PM 49 Brewster is a great town and the beaches are good. Resident access is the only issue for me and my family 2/5/2016 12:55 PM 50 Other then the animal issue.2/4/2016 11:02 PM 51 Outhouse stall, constructed of wood, on Linnell Landing Beach is shabby, and not maintained. People use it to throw their trash and waste in it. It spoils the look of the natural sand dunes, and sea grass nearby. Secondly, this past summer, non-native sand was dumped into the crevices on landing/entry "side" which are created when water from heavy rains displaces the sand. This has been an on-going occurrence for many, many years, and it has never caused a problem with accessing the beach. It did not make sense as to why the decision was made to take that action. The sand clearly looked transplanted, and it will continue to wash away whenever severe weather causes flooding to take place in the parking lot. It was a temporary 'fix', and an expense incurred by the town to do something completely unnecessary. 2/4/2016 2:07 PM 52 Love the Brewster beaches. The biggest issue is parking particularly the week of July 4th and the 1st two week of August. 2/4/2016 1:23 PM 53 Thank you for this survey!2/3/2016 5:46 PM 54 Due to the fact on many occasions drove to several beaches and there was absolutely no parking.2/3/2016 11:18 AM 55 although we are not handicapped we think it is important to have beach access for those who are even if not at all.2/3/2016 10:34 AM 56 Many of the beaches here are small so that when the parking lot is full the beach is close to full. Shuttling more people in at peak hours may not work on some beaches. 2/2/2016 7:28 PM 57 The only negative to the beautifully beaches has been parking which is increasingly difficult.2/1/2016 11:09 PM 58 We love the fact that the beaches are unspoiled, clean and in their natural state.2/1/2016 9:39 PM 59 My first visit to a Brewster Beach was in 1949. I think the Town has done a great job of maintaining beaches in the face of the forces of nature (sometimes herculean storm damage cleanup) and the incursions of man (many!). There is no Target Ship, far fewer shellfish and far more people-but the magic of the experience remains undiminished. 2/1/2016 5:19 PM 60 Poor for viewing from car 2/1/2016 3:44 PM 61 Love Brewster beaches, unhappy that a few beach property owners are trying to keep the rest of the town from enjoying more parking at the beaches. 2/1/2016 11:11 AM 62 Need dog access in the Summer months 2/1/2016 8:37 AM 166 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 63 I have been a Brewster resident for 56 years. I love the beaches, but am extremely disheartened by the summer access to them. I have seen people drive to the beach in the morning, leave a car and get picked up. I have seen many cars without stickers. they should be towed. tickets are not very effective, on the few occasions they are given out I pay my taxes and beach fees and want to be able to drive to the beach and have a place to park. I do not stay all day. I just want the opportunity to enjoy what I live in Brewster to enjoy. this problem needs to be resolved. don't give out stickers if there is no place to park. have space set aside for residents like they do in Orleans. that is only fair. 1/31/2016 1:41 PM 64 No parking at Crosby on the weekends.1/31/2016 7:05 AM 65 Except for trash.1/30/2016 7:21 PM 66 Clearly the parking situation has gotten worse, most recently with the disallowance of parking at Crosby Mansion.1/30/2016 3:32 PM 67 We try to pick up garbage on our beaches, but to no avail. We need more people to help with this endeavor and more garbage cans. 1/30/2016 1:34 PM 68 As a town resident it is disheartening at the end of a work week not to be able to drive and park at one of our local beaches due to the lack of parking (Paines Creek at sunset). Private property owners aggressively let you know when you walk along their beach areas. Brewster appears to have the worst parking situation along the lower Cape. 1/30/2016 8:30 AM 69 I am not the typical beach visitor but have given a lot of thought on these issues and have been to numerous town meetings on these topics. I have no issues with visiting the beaches b/c I go at off-peak hours and at most I carry a fishing pole or a camera. 1/30/2016 8:20 AM 70 All above shares my thoughts.1/29/2016 9:54 PM 71 it was great until you blocked my view 1/29/2016 4:02 PM 72 My only negative is the lack of trash receptacles and better maintained porta potties 1/29/2016 10:47 AM 73 Aside from the heavy summer parking issues, I love to experience the variety and beauty of the beaches, including the ponds and lakes. 1/28/2016 2:15 PM 74 None. You do a great job of maintaining and policing the Breakwater Beach Thanks for all of your efforts and work.1/28/2016 11:52 AM 75 They are clean, family friendly, and the water is clean and the right temp for all ages. that's why we bought a house here--and not in Eastham or Wellfleet 1/27/2016 5:27 PM 76 I love Saints Landing but it's so small any additional parking or transportation solution would just add to the already overcrowded conditions. 1/27/2016 5:21 PM 77 Have traveled in US and abroad, and we have wonderful beaches.1/27/2016 4:57 PM 78 I think Brewster does a good job maintaining the beaches and access points.1/27/2016 3:46 PM 79 have never had any problems visiting the beach (Breakwater) in the past.1/27/2016 12:04 PM 80 That is why I bought a property close to the water but not fronting it.1/27/2016 12:02 PM 81 to date I have enjoyed the experience at the Brewster beaches.1/27/2016 10:21 AM 82 Brewster beaches are limited in their appeal due to the nature of the flats. I think the current accommodations are adequate. 1/26/2016 4:54 PM 83 Poor because of the parking.1/26/2016 4:53 PM 84 Excellent except for parking.1/26/2016 4:40 PM 85 Our experience is still excellent at this time, because we carefully gauge our beach visit knowing what we can expect as to crowding, noise, and disruptive behavior by others, depending on the day of the week and time of day. We avoid the peak times, when possible, for the unfavorable conditions. 1/26/2016 11:55 AM 86 Chunks of blacktop left from super storm Sandy is an eyesore and a hazard. I look forward to the town renovating Ellis Landing beach. 1/26/2016 11:01 AM 87 We love all the Brewster beaches just the way they are. We do need to consider ways to prevent erosion of these beautiful beaches. 1/26/2016 9:56 AM 88 Smaller town landings and beaches cannot accommodate crowds that would come by public transportation or shuttle especially since there are no amenities such as rest rooms. 1/25/2016 10:47 PM 89 Parking has become an issue as of late.1/25/2016 7:58 PM 90 our beaches are clean, lightly used when I go and overall, just a great experience.1/25/2016 3:05 PM 167 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 91 For 8 weeks out of 52 the town has to figure out how to give access to all residents and visitors who want to visit the coastal beaches. The town should offer a shuttle service. 1/25/2016 1:43 PM 92 Parking is a huge issue.1/25/2016 1:07 PM 93 I believe dogs should be allowed to walk on the beach after 3 pm 1/24/2016 10:31 PM 94 Orleans and Dennis Beaches are superior.1/24/2016 7:45 PM 95 I am comfortable at Crosby Landing. Because I have little time to explore other beaches I can't rate the others mentioned. 1/24/2016 4:24 PM 96 See comments on beach access and space.1/24/2016 3:45 PM 97 My only issue is parking - I have had to turn around and go home many times due to lack of parking.1/24/2016 1:54 PM 98 Too slow of progress on offering viable accessibility options at more Brewster beaches; increase handicap parking spaces - demographically Brewster is getting older. 1/24/2016 1:13 PM 99 you do a good job considering vagaries of unpredictable natural forces--- mother nature rules.1/24/2016 11:24 AM 100 Brewster has many choices of beaches. Parking is limited during peak beach weeks and during the day. Day use is frequently crowded. 1/24/2016 11:05 AM 101 Except for the parking problems 1/24/2016 11:00 AM 102 It was great. Let's see with the changes with Breakwater.1/24/2016 10:01 AM 103 I have always love bringing my dog to Breakwater in the off season. Unfortunately, the Selectmen have made that season shorter and shorter. I don't know what Breakwater will be like when the construction is done. 1/24/2016 12:03 AM 104 Beyond Excellent 1/23/2016 6:12 PM 105 Love them!1/23/2016 5:45 PM 106 No parking 1/23/2016 4:57 PM 107 Difficult to find parking this precluded making a trip to the beach 1/23/2016 4:47 PM 108 Parking is definitely an issue...1/23/2016 4:20 PM 109 No parking 1/23/2016 3:43 PM 110 For the most part, Crosby beach is great, but PEOPLE leave to much junk on the beach. I have picked up broken bottles on more than one time along with other JUNK 1/23/2016 3:40 PM 111 In frequent visits to Crosby Beach, we note that rubbish barrels are chronically few and almost always overflowing. Make it easy for visitors to pick up after themselves and keep our beaches clean. At Linnell, the wooden enclosure next to the parking lot is frequently littered with trash--all year long. There are insufficient bicycle stands at all beaches. Encourage bicycle access to our beaches by offering sufficient accommodations for them. BousHouses should not be placed next to sitting/viewing areas and bicycle racks (as has occurred at the public parking/circulation area at Fisherman's Landing to Sheep Pond.) If the town offers beach-worthy wheelchairs for the mobility impaired, let people know how to obtain and use them. Improve bicycle signage so that cyclists know how to get to our beaches safely, from the bike trail or Nickerson. 1/23/2016 1:29 PM 112 People often block access to the water by "parking" their sailboats, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. along the water's edge for long periods of time. 1/23/2016 1:15 PM 113 lack of benches 1/23/2016 1:13 PM 114 only problem has been unrestrained dogs 1/23/2016 12:55 PM 115 I wish the DPW would clean up the sea weed 1/23/2016 12:35 PM 116 Better management of trash 1/23/2016 10:46 AM 117 I love Brewster ... it is a beautiful town.1/23/2016 10:29 AM 118 Beach fires are allowed at Crosby. The burnt wood and charcoal left behind are an eyesore and a detriment to the beauty of the beach, especially when looking for a nice spot to settle in for the day. 1/23/2016 8:32 AM 119 Parking needs to be expanded or limits on day passes for week ends and holidays. Out of town visitors can get aggressive in looking for parking. Many people without beach stickers from out of state consistently take parking spots. 1/22/2016 1:25 PM 120 Beaches are often covered w/ocean debris which encourages insects to also visit the beach, clean beaches??1/22/2016 11:23 AM 168 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 121 The beach is beautiful but very small. Overcrowding is a real problem and people that use tents/large shade structures take up too much space and block views of the water for others. 1/22/2016 10:56 AM 122 The beach experience itself is wonderful. The access issues are a constant challenge - strategizing when to go to secure parking. I've driven to the beach at 7am, dropped off all our gear, and then returned by bike with the family later in the day, when there's no parking. And then returned by car in the evening to pick up our gear. It's a big effort! 1/22/2016 7:29 AM 123 only thing keeping me from an excellent score is the ability to have a fire.1/21/2016 8:35 PM 124 I think it is a disgrace that dogs are not allowed anymore at Wing Island 1/21/2016 4:36 PM 125 Lack of parking is my most significant concern.1/21/2016 3:23 PM 126 Prior to this year, excellent 1/21/2016 1:36 PM 127 My nephew pays for nonresident beach pass. It is very frustrating for him and five year old son to come on weekends and not be able to access beaches. I frequently have to drop them off and pick them up because there is no parking. I miss out on being there with them. 1/21/2016 1:25 PM 128 It can get better with well thought out access plans.1/21/2016 12:34 PM 129 They have been excellent, but the unnecessary construction at Breakwater Beach will downgrade visiting to Poor!1/21/2016 11:15 AM 130 Parking is what drags it down.1/21/2016 10:54 AM 131 because my house is within walking distance to crosby beach 1/21/2016 10:33 AM 132 Drawbacks: 1) parking at all of the beaches, especially in July and August. 2) the near impossibility of parking at Paine's Creek beach most of the summer. 3) the partitioning off of much of the Saint's Landing beach by a recent homeowner, after decades of having the entire beach be public. 1/21/2016 10:06 AM 133 Love my beach! Perhaps trash cans conveniently placed would stop those lazy people from leaving their litter. Love to have some shower for feet/little bodies too!:) 1/21/2016 8:33 AM 134 more parking 1/20/2016 7:59 PM 135 Beaches are great, mostly. Biggest problem is that VISITORS DON'T RESPECT THE BEACHES ENOUGH. They litter, leave stuff behind and don't show enough respect for the environment. 1/20/2016 5:32 PM 136 Because of the erosion we often cannot access our beach or Ellis Landing at high tide.1/20/2016 5:05 PM 137 It would be great if there was a time of day that dogs could be able to walk the beach. Maybe early evening or early mornings. 1/20/2016 1:10 PM 138 good 1/20/2016 11:37 AM 139 I grew up spending summers on Nauset Beach and love the open ocean. As an adult, I enjoy the bay and love to walk the Brewster beaches. It has more of a small town atmosphere which is appealing. Sunsets are gorgeous. 1/20/2016 11:15 AM 140 It would be excellent except for the very poor maintenance(i.e. litter) and appearance( replanting plan with native plants never implemented) for the new parking area at Paine's Creek Beach after the culvert improvements were completed. 1/20/2016 10:02 AM 141 WHEN I CAN GET THERE 1/19/2016 5:15 PM 142 Would be excellent if I could park or get there without parking. Also the seaweed can be a problem because of flies and other bugs. 1/19/2016 11:40 AM 143 we love "our" beach..Paines Creek, and are sad that it is an object of so much erosion, but understand why it is happening. 1/19/2016 11:03 AM 144 We must begin to realize that we live too close to the water. We will continue to lose beaches and parking as the sand moves. Thank you for beginning this exploration. 1/19/2016 10:14 AM 145 I think there should be be encouragement for families to keep there children off the dunes.1/19/2016 10:02 AM 146 Stop trying to improve the experience. The so-called improvements cause the experience to be less desirable.1/19/2016 7:53 AM 147 except hard to park on weekends in the summer especially at Crosby.1/18/2016 9:10 PM 148 More parking needed 1/18/2016 7:47 PM 149 Just getting too crowded 1/18/2016 6:52 PM 150 Except for parking.1/18/2016 6:20 PM 169 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 151 It's not the beach, it's the access that's the issue... Interestingly enough, if access is improved, then overcrowding might become a problem.... 1/18/2016 5:49 PM 152 My experience is excellent when I find a place to park; it is poor when many parking places are taken by vehicles without Brewster Breach stickers because that is so maddening!!! it is awful when there are no parking places! 1/18/2016 3:18 PM 153 It has been fine, but with the new 'dune' at Breakwater, I would not go there to view of use the beach.1/18/2016 1:49 PM 154 Beaches are fine if I can get/park there.1/18/2016 12:14 PM 155 Excellent if we get a parking space! Love the Brewster beaches!1/18/2016 11:14 AM 156 If visitors know how important our beaches are to us and to them they would happily comply with parking and environmental requirements. 1/18/2016 10:50 AM 157 Lack of parking is the only problem as of now. It creates tension and I have witnessed people actually fighting over parking spots. There was no reason to take away the spots in front of the Crosby Mansion. There was no "safety issue" on the roads there. 1/18/2016 5:40 AM 158 Brewster's beaches are a treasure!1/17/2016 9:54 PM 159 They are wonderful !1/17/2016 7:17 PM 160 But I don't currently go to beaches I can't walk to. I'm s summer resident so I'm only there at the most crowded times.1/17/2016 4:49 PM 161 Ellis Landing is being adversely effected with the population growth in its surrounding community. Other beaches are experiencing parking limitations and traffic congestion. 1/17/2016 4:25 PM 162 I can go in off times as I am a resident and not tied to a weekend or weather schedule.1/17/2016 3:43 PM 163 The Parking problem is very serious and colors all of our experiences, hence this "fair" rating. Otherwise the beaches are wonderful, but we seldom use them for this stated reason. 1/17/2016 2:04 PM 164 Our major complaint is the parking situation. We work and don't have the opportunity to go to the beach every day. So when we go, we'd like a place to park since I pay for the permit and often can't use it. 1/17/2016 7:48 AM 165 Except for the concerns I mentioned previously 1/17/2016 1:39 AM 166 The parking issue prevents an excellent response.1/16/2016 9:41 PM 167 It was very good up until the last 2 years. This past summer it really came to a head where it would be too stressful at times to go to the beach and deal with people jousting for parking spaces. We need more space and parking attendants. I even contemplated whether we should move to another town. 1/16/2016 9:03 PM 168 Brewster has decent beaches. They're perfectly fine, but I would never call them amazing.1/16/2016 8:52 PM 169 This past summer was very difficult with the decreased parking spaces at Crosby!!1/16/2016 8:37 PM 170 It was much better when parking was not an issue. I have seen a couple altercations due to parking.1/16/2016 8:35 PM 171 We need more parking at Crosby.1/16/2016 8:29 PM 172 I would say "excellent" if I could get a parking space. Too often, I've had to drive among 3-4 beaches to find a place to park -- and then sometimes simply had to go back home for lack of parking. 1/16/2016 5:18 PM 173 loved ellis landing until the storm damage and erosion ruined. please repair our precious beach!1/16/2016 4:01 PM 174 Except last year was a complete disaster from a parking perspective and we actually went to the beach a lot less often. 1/16/2016 3:30 PM 175 When we have used Brewster beaches our experiences have been good for the most part. However, we avoid going during peak times because we expect to encounter parking and crowding issues. 1/16/2016 2:35 PM 176 The beaches are beautiful, and very well-maintained. Congratulations and thanks to all involved.1/16/2016 1:57 PM 177 Beaches are great, but only off season. Love to walk even in Winter. Summer - forget it - never any available parking.1/16/2016 11:40 AM 178 Used to be great before parking ban on the streets. That and why sell weekly passes if not enough parking already.1/16/2016 11:37 AM 179 I love Brewster that is why I live here year round.1/16/2016 10:51 AM 180 Again, I think more needs to be done to advertise/improve less known beaches to "spread" out the crowding that takes place in summer. How about a coordinated plan to advertise ALL our beaches to tourists and provide an easy way to get there. 1/16/2016 10:05 AM 181 Glad to see the new trash bins at the beaches.1/16/2016 7:21 AM 170 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 182 I live in Brewster and go to Dennis beaches in the morning or late afternoon. I am able to go for long walks that way. It is not worth it to me to wait in line -- or drive to a Brewster beach and not be able to park. 1/16/2016 7:09 AM 183 easier in off season 1/15/2016 8:29 PM 184 The enforcement of parking stickers needs to be changed from the police department to hired individual who would have the authority to issue same. The police officers have enough on their plate during the summer months. Increase the fees for the parking sticker for visitors and residents. 1/15/2016 8:12 PM 185 But sometimes there is no parking space for Brewster residents.1/15/2016 7:49 PM 186 this summer was the worst in my experience for parking /access, why were the museum spaces eliminated, it is a public road and I resent homeowners trying to restrict access by limiting bike path and crosby mansion parking, live on a private road if you want solitude 1/15/2016 6:52 PM 187 I think the beaches overall are good. They are not too developed, sign pollution is low, and they are very quaint generally. There is just a parking lot and sand - some towns have catered too much to the amenities. 1/15/2016 6:30 PM 188 The beaches could be cleaner and the water could be cleaner. Also, it would be great if one area was designed for people with radios and cell phones and another area for people who want quiet. 1/15/2016 5:51 PM 189 EXCEPT FOR PARKING NIGHTMARES !!!!!1/15/2016 5:34 PM 190 Wold love to give it an "excellent" rating but cannot simply because of parking. Our entire trip to the beach is based on getting a parking spot.I might miss a beach day with a 2pm high tide because I dont want to be on the beach at 9am waiting for the tide vs going to the beach at noon for a few hours to enjoy the high tide. 1/15/2016 1:59 PM 191 We love Ellis and Crosby/Linnell (same beach, just different parking access)1/15/2016 1:32 PM 192 The Brewster beaches are the best on the Cape. You can do everything anyone would want to do. Virtually every other town's beaches are either overcrowded, too small or have water that is always too violent or cold to swim in. The challenge for any planning is never to compromise the great qualities of these beaches. It's like renovating or trying to improve accessibility at Fenway Park; anything that is done there has to feel like it has always been there. Walking into that ballpark has to feel like it has for generations. That's the magic. City blocks can't be cleared for parking, the ballpark can't expand to 60,000 seats, the whole feel would change and that would be the end of its uniqueness. Same with these Brewster beaches. 1/15/2016 1:30 PM 193 We visit mostly Crosby and love the beach, water and the ability to walk long stretches in either direction along the beach and marsh (at the eastern end). 1/15/2016 1:27 PM 194 It used to be fantastic, now on any given day during the week or weekend it's just OK, if that. Too many people no spots on the beach and no parking. 1/15/2016 1:11 PM 195 Fair only because of parking problems. Once there excellent.1/15/2016 12:54 PM 196 Best on the off season.1/15/2016 12:48 PM 197 The beaches are fine. The parking this past year has been terrible.1/15/2016 12:35 PM 198 As I mentions earlier. I live very close to Mants and Saints. During the Summer on weekends with good weather. Saints gets very crowded. Mants has a little more room. Providing a shuttle service could make it even tougher to find space? 1/15/2016 12:26 PM 199 Mainly off-season.1/15/2016 11:00 AM 200 So grateful. But must say the parking is so huge a problem for all of us.1/15/2016 10:00 AM 201 I actually find myself going to many other town's beaches out of season.1/15/2016 8:20 AM 202 Great when I can actually get there.1/15/2016 8:05 AM 203 no comment 1/15/2016 12:14 AM 204 by choices of timing !!1/14/2016 9:58 PM 205 My experience has been excellent as a resident, however, I fear that losing beach adjacent parking and increasing visitor passes/beach crowds could significantly impact that experience. 1/14/2016 9:01 PM 206 Fat fish.1/14/2016 8:58 PM 207 parking issues have been a problem 1/14/2016 8:55 PM 208 Would have used beaches closer to me more often if had been able to find a place to park. i live on far western border of Brewster. 1/14/2016 8:01 PM 171 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 209 mucky beaches 1/14/2016 7:49 PM 210 MORE, STRICTER ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING STICKERS 1/14/2016 7:48 PM 211 Can never find a parking space and would like amenities like skaket beach has.1/14/2016 7:20 PM 212 I gave up on Brewster beaches year ago although I keep buying a sticker. Instead I buy stickers to other towns and I am guaranteed a parking space and beach usage. 1/14/2016 7:08 PM 213 EXCEPT that it is so hard to find parking....again, there should be given SOME kind of consideration for those of us who live here year round, but can't walk to the beach! 1/14/2016 6:53 PM 214 I love our Brewster beaches.1/14/2016 6:47 PM 215 The beaches have always been great. I have been very disappointed with some of the poorly planned put rushed into projects we are now stuck with. I am glad to see there is finally this effort get a pulse on the communities wishes and develop a long term plan. 1/14/2016 6:37 PM 216 The beaches are so small and I can't walk my dog. For us, at least one dog friendly beach in Brewster during the summer would be nice and more trash containers all year. Because of this, we spend our money & time elsewhere other than Brewster in the summer months. We go out daily for long walks in the summer and can only get to Brewster beaches once a week, usually for walks. But we love that Dennis has dog friendly beaches. If I had known, before I bought in Brewster about the absolutely no dog policy...I would have bought in Dennis. 1/14/2016 5:38 PM 217 Hard to access Brewster beaches...lack of parking...people walking down the middle of Crosby Road ... so dangerous...no sidewalks...scary for tourists and residents. 1/14/2016 5:20 PM 218 Decline in parking availability has been the single most negatively influential factor in my experience living in Brewster for the past 35+ years. 1/14/2016 5:20 PM 219 Bathroom facilities could be improved 1/14/2016 5:03 PM 220 I want a wave machine!1/14/2016 5:02 PM 221 Brewster town should spend more time maintaining beaches - somewhat like Dennis. Hire college students to take daily fees and ensure cars have appropriate stickers. This could cut down on unauthorized parking. 1/14/2016 4:16 PM 222 parking at B. Landing has become a concern. If not there by 11am, most spaces are gone 1/14/2016 3:47 PM 223 I like the kayak/canoe spaces that have been set up on some of the beaches. Why not expand the spaces and include all beaches? 1/14/2016 3:33 PM 224 I don't like driving to the beach and not have parking. I am a resident and should get priority parking. Instead of having visitors/vacationers get day or week passes, it maybe better to charge these people hourly parking rates. I saw a very effective plan in Naples, FLA. while on vacation there. 1/14/2016 2:54 PM 225 It is totally disappointing to arrive at the beach and not find parking available.1/14/2016 2:33 PM 226 I love the Brewster beaches--they are beautiful!1/14/2016 1:49 PM 227 Claim of personal ownership of beach.1/14/2016 11:04 AM 228 It's really just parking at peak times.1/14/2016 10:57 AM 229 I think the ban for dogs on the beach should return to Memorial Day to Labor Day, the current ban is too restrictive. The roads going down to the beaches are in terrible shape, particularly Crosby and should be improved. I think the residents in the beach neighborhoods try to stop any improvements the town wants to make to the beaches and the roads and it is unfortunate. These are public roads and public beaches, not private. Most of the residents in Brewster do not live in walking distance to a beach and would like to see improvements made. 1/14/2016 10:46 AM 230 We love Brewster and especially Paine's Creek beach 1/14/2016 10:45 AM 231 Used to be excellent but over the last 2 years overcrowding, lack of enforcement of parking rules, trash being left on beach and fire debris have really had a negative impact ......time to clean the beach literally and consider raising fees for non resident users as not enough incentive to follow the rules as currently set up. I have heard beach goers talk about not paying for sticker as cost of parking ticket is so low that they will take the chance and that they live out of state so won't pay it anyway. 1/14/2016 9:01 AM 232 parking would be an issue were we not early risers/planners. We have not had much of a problem getting there before the lot fills up. 1/14/2016 5:58 AM 233 It's why I love Brewster. Though we need additional parking.1/13/2016 8:32 PM 234 Its one if not the main reason we live in Brewster 1/13/2016 7:37 PM 172 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 235 Need more parking 1/13/2016 6:59 PM 236 See above! The Beach in Brewster is everything! We need to continue to love, and care and protect this gift that gives us unending pleasure. 1/13/2016 5:50 PM 237 I'm fortunate to live close to a small, neighborhood landing beach (Point of Rocks) that not a lot of others know about. And, because I work during the day, I'm typically hitting the beach late weekdays when it's less crowded. But I totally understand the frustration families with kids must face with parking and other accessibility issues. 1/13/2016 4:38 PM 238 Saints, Mants and Paines are are decent nearby beaches for us. One thing that made both Saints and Paines less attractive was the new sand dumped on the beach. It looks and feel terrible. It's not the white colored natural sand on the beach, but orange, larger grain sand. It definitely brought beach quality down. Parking last summer at Saints also became worse. Police ticketed cars parked in the middle of the lot. For as long as I can remember parking in the middle of the lot has been permitted. This new ticketing took away a lot of spots and irritated a lot of people. Parking at Saints became more difficult. 1/13/2016 3:33 PM 239 Sadly, the experience has diminished with storm erosion damage and parking hassles.1/13/2016 1:22 PM 240 There is no better place to go to the beach than Brewster, esp with the dramatic change with tide.1/13/2016 12:08 PM 241 excellent off season......... well below poor in season. We don't get to enjoy our in season, due to lack of parking, but continue to pay for a sticker year after year. 1/12/2016 8:39 PM 242 We love Brewster beaches as they are, but improvements could be done. Keep them natural.1/12/2016 8:20 PM 243 We elect people to find a way to accomplish what we elected them for (in this case convenient beach parking), not to find reasons why they can't and give us what we don't want instead, and pat themselves on the back about what a good job they did 1/12/2016 8:59 AM 244 Peak season is only three months. It surprises me for these three months the beaches and parking lots couldn't be more presentable. It's an opportunity to showcase the best beaches around by keeping it clean. Especially the parking lots. All hands should be on deck to showcase and keep the beaches in top shape for these three months. Crosby beaching Boardwalk is not existent now. Too long of a walk through the sand. Bring back the boardwalk and keep it cleaned off. 1/11/2016 10:01 PM 245 Need more parking for sure!1/11/2016 8:59 PM 246 Need better access for dogs. More dog friendly. With dogs being banished from Drummer Boy Park there are now very few places to take dogs for exercise and socialization. 1/11/2016 8:07 PM 247 My family and I have been coming to Brewster for 17+ summers specifically because of the beautiful bay beaches here. While there are many great beaches in Cape Cod, for us, nothing compares to the overall experience of Brewster - relatively quiet town, clean, warm water, calm surf, and not too crowded/too crazy. 1/11/2016 8:07 PM 248 Although it can be very crowded in summer, we take into account peak times and try to go at other times to enhance our enjoyment. Our favorite beach, Paine's Creek, has undergone many great improvements. But we are terribly disappointed that construction grade sand has been used as a top cover to the naturally beautiful fine beach sand that we know is still underneath. I would gladly have contributed to the use of fine beach sand had I known that the bad construction grade coarse yellow sand was going to be used. 1/11/2016 1:31 PM 173 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey Q20 Please tell us anything else you would like to share about your experience with accessing public coastal beaches in Brewster as well as any ideas you would like to share on managing beach access. Answered: 808 Skipped: 1,252 #Responses Date 1 Limit areas for dogs.3/3/2016 11:22 AM 2 I do not think that parking should be developed so visitors can go there mid-day on Sunday in August. People learn that Nauset and Skaket beaches may not be open in these high demand times. 3/3/2016 11:18 AM 3 Residents should be given priority parking (as done at Coast Guard for Eastham residents)2/28/2016 6:30 PM 4 I would like to see Crosby beach offer bags for dog waste and a trash receptacle -right now bags are being left at the beginning of the path which is as annoying as not picking it up!! Both bags and trash container are available at Spruce Hill Trail 2/28/2016 10:59 AM 5 would like to see the old parking lot at crosby utilized.2/28/2016 9:05 AM 6 nice and quiet not commercialized no shops,crowds 2/27/2016 12:11 PM 7 I think beach access is pretty good. Some parking but not too much. Clean.2/26/2016 10:29 PM 8 Again, we want to bring our doggies and would closely follow rules. Would appreciate a dog area.2/26/2016 6:48 PM 9 Having shuttle service seems like an absolute no-brainer!!! Why hasn't it been in place for the last ten+ years? Why is this not already in place??? 2/26/2016 7:05 AM 10 Please ensure there is beach at high tide when sea levels are rising and being damaged by storms. There must be a way to stop beach erosion. 2/25/2016 11:49 PM 11 Year round tax paying families should have parking priorities 2/25/2016 8:06 PM 12 appoint a parks beach and recreation commission for overall management of towns recreation resources.2/25/2016 7:26 PM 13 Ocean Edge Resort should open more access at their beach for all Ocean Edge owners.Their shuttle should go to their beach landing not the town Landings; Captains Golf Club should develop an Olympic pool complex to have more water accessibility and a fitness club so as to be a more inclusive town facility, rather than just golf. 2/25/2016 6:34 PM 14 Family pays for parking sticker and then cannot find a parking place. My car is not big enough for my family so my sticker is useless. No refunds when there is no parking. 2/25/2016 5:12 PM 15 I'm glad about the recent formation of the coastal advisory group and think good ideas will come from it. I am impressed with the amount of Brewster's outreach for grants and information and assistance from colleges and organizations etc. I think that the renovation of Breakwater is good and I know many people struggled to get that done. 2/25/2016 12:11 PM 16 Brewster cannot continue to charge for and issue so many beach stickers without coming up with a plan to accommodat more of the people who have purchased them 2/25/2016 9:56 AM 17 More parking and more cars are NOT the solution. A shuttle system would be a great improvement. Have visitors park at the elementary schools and shuttled from there. The schools are not used in the summers much, especially on weekends. To limit increased neighborhood traffic, post signs along 6A saying "parking full" or "handicap access only" and to park the the shuttle location. Another idea would be to use a trolley service similar to Falmouth. The trolley is a "cute" shuttle and better than a school bus. Stops along 6A could also be incorporated (Foster Square, Lemon Tree Shops, Nickerson SP, etc). 2/25/2016 9:21 AM 18 As I mentioned in other comments, I believe that those involved in "saving" the beaches are doing so for their own selfish reasons. How nice it would be for them to have less traffic on "their" roads. 2/25/2016 9:17 AM 19 Not fair to sell stickers on a first come, only ones served, basis, especially the daily ones. Sometimes we pay and get nothing. Adding more parking near beaches would spoil whole Brewster experience. Need remote parking and some cute bus thing for people with stickers, so they get value for money. Could charge a bit more for stickers if they guaranteed beach access. That would be a much better deal. 2/24/2016 11:42 PM 174 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 20 At saints landing they did a better job this year of not letting people park in the middle of the lot so it doesn't block cars from getting in or out of actual parking spots 2/24/2016 8:30 PM 21 Please explore either a resident only beach or resident only parking at a few select beaches and providing shuttles for non residents. Please consider this for not only coastal beaches but also our ponds as residents are impacted at the ponds as well. 2/24/2016 5:39 PM 22 The new lot at breakwater is poorly designed.A truck or larger vehicle will not be able to park.Cars will be damaged there due to design flaws 2/24/2016 3:07 PM 23 I love living in a town with so many public beaches. I have never had difficulty accessing the beach, and my children and I went all summer. I am a lifelong Cape Cod resident and I know that parking can be difficult, so we make sure to get there before 10 or after 4. 2/24/2016 2:43 PM 24 please think about keeping it simple 2/24/2016 10:48 AM 25 I would like to see a parking area where you could sit in your car for the view, especially in the evening-sunset hours. It seems as though this is being completely taken away. Other towns do have this availability, especially for people who can't walk down to the beach. 2/24/2016 10:05 AM 26 Need to get rid of the washed up seaweed & take out some of the rocks on the shore line on some of the beaches.2/24/2016 12:00 AM 27 Too many people without beach stickers park at the beaches. There should be an attendant at each one.2/23/2016 7:53 PM 28 Do something about the sharks and our bays won't be so popular anymore.2/23/2016 4:09 PM 29 it is very difficult to go to any of the public beaches in Brewster because of the parking situation even for someone who is able to get a resident parking sticker. 2/23/2016 3:34 PM 30 Let's go for less impact on our natural resource. Give year round residents priority over visitors.2/23/2016 11:18 AM 31 The only thing I would suggest is having someone or electronic that would be available to collect payment for non- residents. I know they get ticketed but a lot do not know where to pay to go to the beach for the day from out of town. Just a thought. 2/23/2016 10:49 AM 32 We often take a bag when we walk the beach to pick up trash. I think a town green day to comb the beaches and pick up trash would be beneficial prior to the high season and after. 2/23/2016 9:36 AM 33 the constant reducing of access for residents is very troubling.2/22/2016 5:00 PM 34 There should be a comprehensive plan in place for safeguarding the dunes. Problems should be handled as part of the whole, not individually. 2/22/2016 1:45 PM 35 Parking really is an issue 2/22/2016 1:26 PM 36 The Brewster economy is dependent on visitors who come for our beautiful beaches. This resource must be protected.2/22/2016 11:23 AM 37 Preserve them carefully. They need to be protected. This include the dunes, the surrounding areas, the vernal ponds and the wetlands. Once it is gone, it is gone. 2/21/2016 12:46 PM 38 Get rid of those oysters shells all over the beaches from the oyster farming beds. Very dangerous to feet. Terrible idea to have those shells everywhere. I have seen the harvesters take the dead oyster shells out of cage and put them on the flats next to cages and get washed onto the beaches. 2/21/2016 10:37 AM 39 I would like to see safe bike access to as many beaches as possible.2/20/2016 10:29 PM 40 Parking is biggest obstacle. As I stated before, would love to see an dog beach option.2/20/2016 3:33 PM 41 Have more parking at Crosby beach 2/20/2016 1:48 PM 42 I'm one of the fortunate few living within walking distance to a private beach and two public beaches.2/20/2016 1:29 PM 43 Breakwater beach has been where I brought my children and now my grandchildren. It's the most gentle ocean when the tide is in and the tide pools for them to play in when the tide is out is just wonderful. 2/20/2016 11:42 AM 44 Noticed more frequent servicing of the restroom this past summer and that is appreciated.2/20/2016 10:03 AM 45 I feel there should be a sticker for Cape residents to be able to go to any beach on the Cape. Perhaps $50-$100 for the season. It is unfair that residents have to pay to use their town's beaches 2/20/2016 6:55 AM 46 Access is important due to mobility issues. Not able to get to the beach when sand has covered the boardwalk during the Winter and is not cleared. 2/19/2016 3:42 PM 47 There should be NO COST to visit the beaches or use a shuttle. Many other places have no cost. The beaches and public lakes and ocean belong to ALL of us. Keep it FREE. 2/18/2016 6:32 PM 175 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 48 Crosby/Linnell is a favorite beach area, but becomes very crowded at high tide when much less beach is available. Options of how to bring more people to this popular beach should be carefully managed so as not to spoil the beach- going experience with overcrowding. 2/18/2016 5:58 PM 49 I was surprised that there was no questions regarding the parking ban on both sides of Crosby Lane, as well as moving the parking barriers in front of the Crosby mansion. Personally I think the town's capitulation to Crosby Lane residents to ban parking on both sides of the street and banning parking in front of the Crosby mansion was an incredible disservice to the other residents of Brewster who cannot walk to the beach. The claims that "an ambulance can't get through" justify a parking ban on one side of the street only. If crowding is a concern, then allow parking on side streets only by cars with Brewster resident stickers. And if there isn't enough parking, please stop selling so many parking passes to non-residents! Aren't these easier, simpler, and cheaper alternatives to building new parking lots and hiring shuttles? 2/18/2016 4:06 PM 50 Because I can physically access the beach (Linnell) I am enjoying the natural access - the more natural the better. The parking lot needs to be kept safe but not in need of a lot of "fuss". Because I walk, I am sometimes wary of the speeding cars...most are considerate of pedestrians...but some are not...the street could use a leveling/widening/repaving - but again, it's my responsibility to watch out for cars, and I prefer the natural. I love our beach!! Getting to it is also fun. 2/18/2016 12:23 PM 51 Recent town meetings and Selectman decisions have resulted in the initial development of a comprehensive management plan for our Town landings. The Town must continue to support and fund the proposed initiatives; otherwise beach areas will continue to deteriorate and tourists will stop coming in favor of spending their time in other towns with better beaches. There are other actions that could be taken to mitigate the continued loss of beach quality/access and potential impacts to surrounding private residences if the Town commits itself to funding and completing beach management projects that are now envisioned, while continuing to study what else can be done within budget constraints and other priority projects needing resources throughout the Town 2/18/2016 7:23 AM 52 A full time resident who buys a beach sticker can' access beaches because all the parking is taken by tourists. It's resident taxes that help pay for maintenance. 2/17/2016 10:58 PM 53 As a summer renter, the town makes it very difficult in purchasing a summer beach pass for guests. One beach pass should be allowed to be purchased by me, the owner, to cover each and everyone of my renters for any visit to the beach - even if it is at a higher cost to me. Ridiculous current policy! 2/17/2016 6:44 PM 54 I think your beach lots lack the ADA required number of accessible parking spots. The solicitor should look at the new ADA requirements. 2/17/2016 6:13 PM 55 why not construct barriers out in the bay to reduce erosion from storms, clean the beaches so they are attractive to tourists and residents expand parking by either land taking and shuttle usage the increased revenue produced by making the beaches more user friendly would help offset the cost of beach improvements 2/17/2016 3:12 PM 56 Homes on the beach should be restricted and eliminated over time. There should be a building ban and a time limit on continued occupancy similar to the National Seashore. Beaches should not be restricted in any way by private individuals, this resource is scarce in one of the most densely populated states in the country. 2/17/2016 12:55 PM 57 more parking 2/17/2016 11:47 AM 58 As a taxpayer, enforce the beach permit system 2/16/2016 3:48 PM 59 If you want to provide shuttle or alternate ways to beach for day\week users-fine. Enforce parking stickers. Have Ocean Edge expand their beach for ocean edge people. 2/16/2016 2:24 PM 60 Find more space for parking close (easy walking distance) to Crosby beach!!!!!!2/16/2016 12:30 PM 61 The Town needs to monitor parking and how visitors dispose of trash.2/15/2016 9:25 PM 62 Find convenient parking areas AND enforce sticker parking with towing. Maybe pay part time people to man gate at major beaches and enforce sticker parking. Situation has gotten worse over the last decade. 2/15/2016 1:13 PM 63 I love the environment. Adding more parking to existing lots is not going to end the world.2/15/2016 9:34 AM 64 Please keep up the excellent work on these public lands. We are grateful for your efforts!2/14/2016 7:35 PM 65 Need to control illegal parking by offering shuttle/ satellite areas w/in walking distance 2/14/2016 5:02 PM 66 I would prefer a shuttle service. I have a smaller car and trying to pull out between two SUV's is difficult because I cannot see over the vehicles 2/14/2016 3:17 PM 67 La k of parking is a huge issue. We had to get to Crosby by 9:15-9:30, even on weekdays, to secure parking. Then we were afraid to leave because we wouldn't be able to get a parking place upon our return. Friends were thinking of buying in Brewster and sadly, we had to discourage them because they have young children and want to use the beach when here, which the lack of parking makes almost impossible. 2/14/2016 1:08 PM 176 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 68 They are a great resource and should be accessible conveniently for the people who want to use them.2/14/2016 11:31 AM 69 I like things the way they are!2/13/2016 3:52 PM 70 We are new to Brewster(just purchased house last year), so still learning about the beaches. Mostly use Sheep Pond (where house is). Excited to learn more! 2/13/2016 12:40 PM 71 we love brewster beaches. Let us keep it cleaner!2/13/2016 11:27 AM 72 See above re: shuttle from Nickerson 2/13/2016 10:39 AM 73 I generally go to the beach for a short walk or visit- not for a-day-at-the-beach. Consequently, the idea of shuttle service seems too involved for my limited needs. 2/13/2016 10:33 AM 74 no more finger-in-the-dike beach management solutions (i.e. artificial dunes, etc.) decided behind the scenes and foisted upon town meeting by town admins. and selectmen as happened last fall. Sea is rising, we must retreat. The beaches will always be there, only further inland. Let the sea do what it will, inevitably. No more paving over for parking. Let's walk, bike or be shuttled to these treasures that are our Brewster bay beaches. Thank you. 2/13/2016 10:17 AM 75 see #16 and #17 above 2/12/2016 10:07 PM 76 PARKING FOR RESIDENTS 2/12/2016 2:24 PM 77 the older gentleman who survey the beaches are not very pleasant and shouldn't be representing the town with the demeanor they have. 2/12/2016 1:53 PM 78 Parking at all the beaches I've visited recently seems extremely limited, whether or not they're full when I arrive. Brewster has a reputation of being very "by the book" about the beaches, and I don't think that's necessary. 2/12/2016 12:59 PM 79 I'm not going to buy a beach sticker this year. Last year I only used the beaches during off-hours or off-season when a sticker is not needed because there was never parking available. I used Orleans beaches not requiring stickers or parking fees instead (Rock Harbor and Baker's Pond). I don't think Brewster should sell beach stickers in the numbers they do if parking is unavailable for those numbers of beach users. 2/12/2016 12:48 PM 80 Thanks for asking and looking at this issue carefully.2/12/2016 8:03 AM 81 Too many cars without beach stickers before 3:00 PM. Stricter enforcement is needed and might help solve parking problem. It's very annoying to have to wait for a space when they are filled with cars without stickers. 2/11/2016 5:43 PM 82 Shuttles make the most sense in the summer months. This has worked well for the Nat'l Seashore and would work well for Brewster. 2/11/2016 3:19 PM 83 Improve boardwalks for wheelchair users, closer access to the beach sand and water 2/11/2016 2:36 PM 84 Brewster Beach Parking should be available at all times to Brewster taxpayers. Rentals,etc (unless they can walk to the beach) should use a shuttle for access to beaches. 2/11/2016 2:34 PM 85 As a very long time resident I am appalled at the way the beach access has been degraded over time. No parking. or poorly laid out parking lots. If you would provide more and better parking with easier access to the beach more people would be excited to use the beaches in town. As it is I feel like Ive lost simple usage of the Brewster beaches and sadly have looked else where to enjoy what I used to here. 2/11/2016 1:47 PM 86 I like the shuttle idea not only for parking congestion but to reduce traffic on the road and air pollution. Parking is expensive for those without a beach parking pass. 2/11/2016 1:17 PM 87 Beaches need to be cleaned like other communities. Seaweed and dead wild life are not appealing as well as other marine life waste . Keep your beaches clean and beautiful they are a great resource for the residents of the community 2/10/2016 11:32 PM 88 We were disappointed when the parking at Pains Creek was virtually eliminated. If there is no space for parking we would love to have a shuttle service free for Brewster residents (with beach sticker). 2/10/2016 10:56 PM 89 Traffic management and parking are challenges; so some off site options with shuttle are a good idea.2/10/2016 5:17 PM 90 I think better grooming of the beaches would enhance everyone's enjoyment of this natural resource.2/10/2016 3:48 PM 91 I generally tried to park but when nothing was available I went to Orleans beaches and ended up paying a lot of money for an out of town resident Orleans sticker. 2/10/2016 3:03 PM 92 great most of the time . fix and restore paines creek to its former self you are very aware of the displeasure most town folks feel this so step up to the plate 2/10/2016 3:02 PM 93 Expand the hours for Beach pass holders to later in the day - so that the beaches are more accessible to residents first. 2/10/2016 2:36 PM 177 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 94 Though I have access to a private beach, I believe that a coastal management plan is important for the well being of our town 2/10/2016 2:28 PM 95 Share the rights for public access on the adjacent private beaches - walking along high tide line?? etc 2/10/2016 1:30 PM 96 more, not many, paths from parking areas on to beaches.. also wooden pathways from lots through the dunes....difficult to walk on the soft sand there now 2/10/2016 10:14 AM 97 Parking is an issue. The new parking area at Breakwater has been done very well. It not only adds parking but asthetically is an improvement to the area. I do think there should be some form of parking preference for residents/taxpayers, similar to Nauset beach which sets aside parking for locals. 2/10/2016 10:03 AM 98 It's not just going to the beach that matters. Viewing the beach matters, too.2/10/2016 8:51 AM 99 Please add more police presence in the summer to eliminate bonfires and the risk of fire to the beautiful habitat.2/9/2016 10:59 AM 100 Lucky to live so close to beaches to walk or ride bike to and not too much traffic 2/8/2016 9:28 PM 101 there does not seem to be a parking problem othr than the period over the fourth of july and july and august high tide weekends 2/8/2016 8:16 PM 102 It would be nice to have more parking availability 2/8/2016 7:31 PM 103 They do an excellent job of maintaining the beaches, safe for little kids, and repaired after major storms.2/8/2016 6:07 PM 104 Parking at Saints landing should me enforced, to many cars are allowed to park in non designated spots, such as the middle section. If parking is to allowed than it should me designated with marked lanes on the surface. There are times that it would be impossible to have a rescue vehicle get to the parking lot because of cars parking in the middle of the lot. 2/8/2016 5:31 PM 105 Private ownership of beaches is the greatest impact on access. The bay and the beaches are our common wealth and should be accessible to all the people of the Commonwealth (like TX and FL for example), not just to be enjoyed by a handful of rich people. It is crazy that Masachusetts allows private ownership of its beaches and tidal flats. A Person should own just to the natural vegetation line. And if that line moves due to forces of nature, so be it (buyer beware). 2/8/2016 3:00 PM 106 Over many years we have been successful accessing our beach and hope not to make it over populated!2/8/2016 2:53 PM 107 The town can't continue to sell parking stickers without providing more parking areas. Paines creek is a popular beach with only a few parking spots.Start some area parking areas on town owned land or conservation land 2/8/2016 2:45 PM 108 One of the problems I perceive with shuttle service to the beaches is that the number of parking spaces serves to limit crowding on the beach, to a degree. How will that be managed with a shuttle service? Will a beach ever be declared 'full'? This solution could solve one problem (parking) and create another problem (overcrowding, overuse of beach and facilities like porta-potties). 2/8/2016 2:45 PM 109 Residents who buy stickers should have preferred parking at one beach.2/8/2016 1:13 PM 110 More specific parking for year-round residents as opposed to general access for anyone.2/8/2016 12:43 PM 111 There are many environmental issues to consider about the well-being of beaches. i.e. there are not enough receptacles for refuse. Users, particularly tourists, need educating resources about not abusing animal and plant life. Creative materials developed to create an awareness of the delicacy of the ecosystem for both children and adults. This is a very important issue to me. Particularly if you are attempting to encourage more people to use our beaches. 2/8/2016 12:30 PM 112 Creating additional parking near Crosby Mansion is O.K. provided that the entrance/exit are policed. Visitors don't always drive in a safe way. 2/8/2016 12:10 PM 113 It would be nice if one beach had a proper bath house IE rest rooms, outside rinsing shower 2/8/2016 12:01 PM 114 Please re-read my concerns about a shuttle service. I have grave reservations about it.2/8/2016 10:29 AM 115 Brewster beaches are a national treasure. It's their beauty, wildlife and seclusion that make them so.2/8/2016 9:39 AM 116 Great beaches. Parking is always an issue but it is what it is - not many places to add parking. Erosion is a big concern. 2/8/2016 8:29 AM 117 need restrooms and changing rooms 2/8/2016 1:07 AM 118 see comment about smoking.2/7/2016 5:03 PM 119 Brewster beaches are quite small and to much increased access to the beaches could result in over-crowding.2/7/2016 12:33 PM 120 presently beaches are excellent and I would avoid any grand experiments or restrictions that would cause significant increase in the already high real estate taxes 2/7/2016 10:12 AM 178 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 121 Again - be very careful as to how many additional parking areas and/or shuttle slots we add. The decision could have ongoing adverse affects to our beaches. Also - do NOT allow encroachment towards Namskaket Marsh to the right of Crosby. This area is pristine with a lot of bird activity. Allowing more people towards the area will add erosion to the dunes/grass and more trash. I moved into this town for the way the beaches are now - and the natural resources it offers. Visitors are important for the economy but not at the expense of nature and the Brewster Flats. 2/7/2016 9:30 AM 122 TOO MANY ILLEGALLY Parked cars with on enforcement!2/6/2016 11:21 PM 123 The needs of all the residents must be considered, not just the ones that live near the beaches. Just add more parking spots. Then see how that works then the following summer add shuttles if needed. 2/6/2016 8:51 PM 124 more parking is critical at most beaches..we pay for parking permits and there is such limited space ..a problem that has been in existence for too long..the time has come to deal with this issue and a shuttle service is not the answer. 2/6/2016 8:41 PM 125 Make sure you maintain visibility of the beaches from handicap parking places so that older people who are no longer mobile can continue to come to the beach and enjoy it from their vehicles. 2/6/2016 6:45 PM 126 Are you aware that Ocean Edge resort provides shuttles to and from Crosby beach...was new in 2015?? The resort visitors have greatly increased the crowding at Crosby. I guess they cannot shuttle them to the Ocean edge beach?? .... who says they cannot shuttle people to Crosby but just maybe the resort needs to pay the town a shuttle fee of some sort to possibly help off set town shuttle expenses??? or their shuttle can go to the satellite lot and the peeps can take the town shuttle to the beach?? 2/6/2016 1:42 PM 127 Better public toilet facilities 2/6/2016 1:08 PM 128 Important! Restrooms, not just porta potties 2/6/2016 11:13 AM 129 Cars which are parked in the center of Mants Beach in unauthorized spots should be ticketed and fined.2/6/2016 9:35 AM 130 See ideas mentioned in several questions above 2/5/2016 9:49 PM 131 People love Brewster beaches because they are unspoiled and not commercialized. I have visited Brewster beaches for 50 years. The roadways to the beaches have their own special appeal and beauty. They are part of the attraction to coming to beaches in Brewster. Shuttle services would be a far better option than huge expanded parking lots ruining the beauty of Brewster beaches. Also limit the number of people on the beaches so they can be enjoyed for what they are! We are NOT the Jersey shore!! 2/5/2016 2:12 PM 132 Dogs should be leashed and people should pick up after them!2/5/2016 1:01 PM 133 I would like to see expanded parking for residents 2/5/2016 12:55 PM 134 more small parking areas close to beaches would help 2/5/2016 9:59 AM 135 why not open the parking lot in back of the Crosby Mansion??2/5/2016 7:51 AM 136 I am opposed to public funding for these purposes. If businesses are the beneficiary of increasing access to the beaches they should fund services. 2/5/2016 7:07 AM 137 More parking or a shuttle service. The lack of bike lanes on 6A makes accessibility difficult. I'm amazed that a tourist town does not have bike lanes. Has anyone ever considered a purchase sticker for residents to be able to go to any beach on the Cape. 2/4/2016 11:02 PM 138 having a sticker does not get you parking 2/4/2016 6:56 PM 139 I have not had a problem in 22 years of owning a summer home in Brewster. I am upset with the work done at breakwater...private land gift was not to be used as a parking lot 2/4/2016 6:46 PM 140 Give property owners and handicapped priority parking trough a special parking space signage/matching sticker. They pay taxes year round. The visitors should be prompted to use convenient shuttle service. 2/4/2016 5:37 PM 141 I felt badly for visitors last summer who paid at town hall and then drove from beach to beach without finding parking at any. 2/4/2016 5:28 PM 142 Access to the beach has been fine for many, many, many years. The government officials in the Town of Brewster should not approve the building of an access road and a new parking lot on the State of Massachusetts-owned land between Linnell Landing and Crosby Landing beaches. There is absolutely no need for it. All previous plans to take this action should cease, and no further attempts to implement these destructive changes should commence. The most conducive solution for success for both the beaches, and the tourists' access to them, is to establish a shuttle system. Thank you for creating this survey, and asking for the input from all interested parties. Please do take it highly into consideration as these are the wishes of the majority of people in Brewster. 2/4/2016 2:07 PM 143 More legal parking spaces are desperately needed at Paine's Creek and Point of Rocks.2/4/2016 12:33 PM 144 If you get there early morning or later afternoon, I really don't think parking is a problem.2/3/2016 8:32 PM 179 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 145 Crosby is the only beach where I've ever been unable to park due to crowded conditions.2/3/2016 7:32 PM 146 I wrote a long response to an earlier question about making the beach more accessible for wheelchairs. I included contact information there, and I'd be happy to talk with someone more about this. Thank you. 2/3/2016 7:09 PM 147 Except for occasional trouble finding parking and issues of wheelchair access, all has been terrific.2/3/2016 7:09 PM 148 Maybe parking stickers coul be sold for particular beaches. It s very frustrating to have bought a parking sticker but not be able to find parking. 2/3/2016 6:50 PM 149 I think erosion is the biggest concern for the bay beaches.2/3/2016 1:56 PM 150 I usually go to the beach at the "off hours". The beaches are clean and family oriented.2/3/2016 11:29 AM 151 I'm glad the issue is being addressed 2/3/2016 11:18 AM 152 Definitely the parking issue as well as cars being allowed to park without stickers. We purchase our beach parking stickers every year and cannot park because of the amount of cars without stickers. The fines for not having stickers should be raised and perhaps this money could be used to hire a parking attendant. 2/3/2016 11:12 AM 153 Install beach shacks and have a monitor check stickers as people enter the parking lot like other towns do. You are losing revenue. 2/3/2016 8:40 AM 154 The state should make a new access road on their property for Nickerson campers. Stop the overcrowding at Crosby.2/3/2016 8:25 AM 155 Its a beautiful area to visit beaches since they are not very crowded.2/3/2016 8:07 AM 156 Brewster is quaint - adding more people will destroy the natural resources. By keeping small parking # it keeps the # of people down. Same is true with not having services at the beach - it keeps it quaint and small. 2/2/2016 8:39 PM 157 You would need shuttles the operate very frequently and let you out very close to the beach as most families have a lot to carry. 2/2/2016 7:40 PM 158 A shuttle should run very frequently for long hours to a beach that will not be caused to be overcrowded by the shuttle. If charging for shuttle visitors should be made aware of low tide conditions. 2/2/2016 7:28 PM 159 Limit number of stickers sold to prevent overcrowding of beach parking lots.2/2/2016 5:41 PM 160 seals are starting to show up in the bay and will eventually get to our shores. This will bring in the sharks which are unwanted. Stop the growing seal population! 2/2/2016 4:12 PM 161 As we age, we increasingly value serene experiences in nature (particularly at the ocean) that are easy to get to warranting short stays. 2/2/2016 3:13 PM 162 The town could charge more for beach stickers for use by non-residents/non taxpayers.2/2/2016 12:31 PM 163 Parking lot creation within walkable distance. Good job on the Breakwater Parking Lot 2/2/2016 12:27 PM 164 Shuttle may be a good alternative due to limited parking 2/2/2016 10:44 AM 165 Public restrooms and trash cans will help keep the beaches clean. Beach access should encourage people to spread out to minimize congestion. 2/1/2016 9:39 PM 166 I use the Ocean Edge beach mostly but enjoy the others for walks, photography, family time. I would strongly oppose adding more parking or shuttle access. There are enough beaches for residents and plenty on the Cape for everyone. More access would mean more traffic on 6A, more accidents, dangerous for bikers and pedestrians and more trash on beach, smokers etc. If you want to do something MORE useful, expand the bike/sidewalk ALONG 6A (in addition to the wonderful path) to encourage more biking and walking to the beach and in town. Focus should be on reducing car traffic and encouraging a pedestrian/bike friendly community. I would also consider generating town income from chair, umbrella and towel rentals so more people can bike and light concessions so more people don't have to carry coolers. No more cars. 2/1/2016 9:09 PM 167 We are concerned that adding shuttle bus or alternative transportation would increase the already crowded beaches in july/august. would suggest that there be limits on the number of nonresident/nontaxpayer parking permits issued.....or increase the nonresident/nontaxpayer beach parking permit fees. 2/1/2016 7:22 PM 168 Biggest concern at the beaches is the sand flea bites - very bad at sunset!2/1/2016 3:58 PM 169 Nice job with Mants Landing and Linnell view platforms, but we need car viewing access also, and especially wheelchair access to Breakwater, now that the view is obscured so much 2/1/2016 3:44 PM 170 I like them just as they are. I see what's been done to the breakwater beach and it is a crime. the new parking lot was land donated to the town for preservation,,, It never should have been changed to a parking lot..I worry more of our beautiful beaches will be handled in this most irresponsible way.. 2/1/2016 3:40 PM 180 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 171 satellite parking areas would be a great help as well as secure bike area 2/1/2016 1:32 PM 172 so many cars with no sticker are filling up current parking ...need better monitoring beach roads are getting congested, shuttle service would decrease traffic and make walking safer 2/1/2016 12:40 PM 173 Need additional parking. Should use all areas necessary for beach goers. Neighbor phobias/concerns should not be a big factor. 2/1/2016 11:11 AM 174 It would be nice if the number of permits issued to summer visitors corresponded to the availability of parking, as in less permits issued! 2/1/2016 11:09 AM 175 You need to add additional kayak spots at all beaches; limit available spots to one per taxpayer; consider online applications or lottery system. 2/1/2016 9:10 AM 176 Unfriendly beach patrol personnel. Need a dog friendly area. 99% of pet owners are responsible. Don't over crowd the beach with a shuttle but use the money to monitor the beaches for rule violations. 2/1/2016 8:37 AM 177 Brewster needs a DOG friendly beach year round 2/1/2016 8:19 AM 178 Too little handicapped parking. Need public toilets at beaches for more months than currently provided. Do people stop using beach toilets after Labor day? 2/1/2016 12:06 AM 179 They're great 1/31/2016 6:22 PM 180 Parking is an issue first. Poorly thought out prevention and preservation efforts.1/31/2016 3:39 PM 181 I think that there should be a beach with daily fee parking for visitors to Brewster and town beaches with residence stickers only for tax payers. 1/31/2016 1:41 PM 182 frustrating being unable to park due to violators parking without sticker 1/31/2016 12:20 PM 183 At least some expanded parking should be viable in addition to any alternatives like the shuttle.1/31/2016 10:05 AM 184 Greatest beaches I have spent every summer of my life on Cape Cod!1/31/2016 10:04 AM 185 Would love to have a bench(es) near the sand and parking to sit and clean off feet in order to put sneakers back on.1/30/2016 7:21 PM 186 Brewster coastal beaches are an important asset to the town and should be available to all residents and visitors, and not limited to people living or renting close by a beach. 1/30/2016 4:39 PM 187 Clearly the parking situation has gotten worse, most recently with the disallowance of parking at Crosby Mansion. We never minded parking there and walking since we could drop off chairs, kayaks etc first. To us, that is key. Thanks and good luck with this. 1/30/2016 3:32 PM 188 Please continue to allow Handicap parking access within sight of Bay, especially in Winter, wherever you can.1/30/2016 3:16 PM 189 Some Brewster residents have told me they have to get to a beach very early in the morning--before 8 a.m.--to get parking. We have moved to Brewster for its beach access, among other things, and look forward to better access to "our" beaches. 1/30/2016 2:42 PM 190 Parking beside the Crosby Mansion and shuttles for state park visitors.1/30/2016 1:34 PM 191 My only complaint (and it's a big one) as a resident is lack of access for dogs for such a long period of time during the nice weather. Memorial Day to Labor Day was bad enough - the extension in the last few years from May 1st to October 1st is excessive. 1/30/2016 11:52 AM 192 Residents should always be able to park 1/30/2016 11:20 AM 193 We might visit other beaches more often (like Paine's Creek) if parking was better. A little variation in where we beach would be fun, but we've learned to "manage" our parking at Linnell, so that's our primary destination most every Sat and Sun. 1/30/2016 10:47 AM 194 While we are fortunate to have a place near the beach, parking does seem to be minimal considering the town enjoys the benefits of the vacationers yet makes it challenging for them to arrive there 1/30/2016 10:38 AM 195 I previously mentioned that I wish dogs were allowed in some area--if not the beach AT LEAST some area of Brewster!! Other towns across the country manage this without a problem. At least the time for dogs on the beach should be changed to Memorial Day to Labor Day. Re: the beach pass for cars, I think this should be issued by property owner, not by the car registration. Ridiculous to have to go and get a new pass every time I fly there and have a rental car. And, if I, as the property owner and tax payer, want to allow my son to use the pass when he visits - -why not? If the sticker is on my car but it's more convenient to use his car with a child seat or something - you currently can't do that without having to buy another pass-- 1/30/2016 10:02 AM 196 Brewster beaches need bathrooms.1/30/2016 9:19 AM 181 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 197 I am in favor of expanded parking at and along any town or state (approved) lands that allow for parking and walking to a Brewster beach. Breakwater landing is a good example of maintaining the number of parking areas, relocation of parking to higher elevation, better use of a "park" for the public good (not just that of a handful of local neighborhood people), drainage and landscape design. 1/30/2016 8:30 AM 198 I am strongly in favor of a shuttle system. The National Seashore uses them and it hasn't stopped people from going there. Yes it will be an adjustment for people but all will survive. I know many people bring tons of stuff to the beach especially if they have young children. It may be very difficult for them to get all that stuff on the shuttle so perhaps a dedicated Drop Off/Pick Up area close to the beach access points (in the existing parking lots)would be helpful where one adult stays with the coolers, tents, beach buggy etc and the other takes the car to the shuttle parking area. My god - do you REALLY need so much stuff to go to the beach?? I am not in favor of spending tax dollars to build more parking when we have parking that is unused in the summer at the Eddy School, possibly at Nickerson and possibly some at Stony Brook although the Whitecaps games would be a conflict. I also am not in favor of widening our beautiful country lanes. In my opinion this jeopardizes the character of Brewster. I have had so many people comment on how beautiful Brewster is when I tell them where I live. I don't want to lose that ambiance. There are only about 8- 10 weeks out of the year that are peak beach times so to permanently alter Brewster's character and coastline to accommodate more and more cars is not good management in my opinion. The forces of nature and rising sea levels will continue to change the character of our beaches. I think we need to think long-term instead of instant gratification. There are so many other great things to do in Brewster besides go to the beach. Wonderful walking and biking trails - Nickerson, Punkhorn, Museum of Natural History. The ponds. Now there is where I am more concerned about pollution! I know a lot of residents complain that THEY can't go to their own beaches in the summer. Perhaps a special beach sticker for residents and some limited dedicated parking just for resident stickered vehicles. Enforcement. People will ignore the rules unless a fine that will hurt is levied, say $50 for violation or have a vehicle towed. 1/30/2016 8:20 AM 199 Again, ticketing once an hour. You may be paying more for an employee....but you'll get triple back. Teachers in the Town of Brewster may get a parking space they deserve. 1/29/2016 9:54 PM 200 Need better policing of cars without stickers Larger parking lots better control of dogs on beach 1/29/2016 4:25 PM 201 think about sitting in a car to watch water, sunset & people now think about the 10 foot dune you put in my view!1/29/2016 4:02 PM 202 heavy fines to cars without stickers more parking at crosby shuttles to major beaches 1/29/2016 3:26 PM 203 More parking will mean more crowded beaches in Brewster. For our enjoyment of beaches, we need small parking areas close to a water view. So far, so good with that at Paine's Creek Beach. 1/29/2016 2:58 PM 204 I do not consider a shuttle service desirable for obvious reasons.1/29/2016 2:32 PM 205 Parking is appropriate for the capacity of our beaches, increasing parking will only negatively impact the experience because of overcrowding. 1/29/2016 1:22 PM 206 Having been a resident of Dennis for many years, I miss the beaches with public restrooms! I still pay a non-resident sticker for Dennis so that I can enjoy the comforts of the Dennis Beaches and lifeguards! 1/29/2016 9:46 AM 207 I would like to see the town try to get access to the land that is presently used by Cape Repetory theater(owned by State Park) for beach access. There seems to be a large area of beach that could be used there with plenty of parking. 1/29/2016 8:01 AM 208 I'm lucky to live a half mile from a beach. I think they should be available to all Brewster residents.1/28/2016 10:41 PM 209 There should be a relationship between the Crosby Mansion and the Town to provide additional parking for Crosby Beach. There is an abandoned tennis court there that certainly could be used for parking. Parking could be made available at Linnell at the end of the road. I believe there is some property there that could become parking --I think the Park Service owns land here? Also Shuttle service could go from Nickerson to the Public Beaches. 1/28/2016 9:01 PM 210 THE SAND AT PAINES CREEK SHOULD BE OF THE NATURAL COLOR ON THE PATHWAY AS THE SAND ON THE BEACH 1/28/2016 7:45 PM 211 Rake the beaches weekly 1/28/2016 6:45 PM 212 Capacity of the parking area should not exceed the capacity of the beach.1/28/2016 4:08 PM 213 Since we live closer to Dennis on 6A we tend to walk, ride bikes or drop-off at Sea St. Beach in Dennis. It's too far to do those things to Paine's Creek--the closest beach to us. If ample parking or a shuttle were available we might use Paine's Creek more. 1/28/2016 2:57 PM 214 Keeping the natural feel of the beach is critical...don't want it to become too commercial 1/28/2016 2:29 PM 215 Is there any consideration being given to surveying the use of the fresh water landings??1/28/2016 2:15 PM 216 Frequent trash pickup during July and August.1/28/2016 2:14 PM 217 I just hope Brewster maintains the right balance of how many people on beaches and the size of beach. Additional parking, shuttles, etc. may make beaches to crowded to enjoy. 1/28/2016 2:11 PM 182 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 218 I think the ban on dogs on the beach could be shortened to the summer season and a little beyond on either end. While I agreed with the changes at Drummer Boy Park it feels like the town over-reacted to the situation and has become very dog unfriendly. 1/28/2016 12:59 PM 219 Keep the good work.1/28/2016 11:52 AM 220 More frequent refuse pickup by DPW units during peak vacation weekends such as July 4 weekend and the last two weekends during July. 1/28/2016 11:49 AM 221 Since we walk to the Crosby beach, any increase in traffic would drastically impact our safety!1/28/2016 11:34 AM 222 Our family loves visiting Mants Landing (off Robin's Hill). Even during peak times in the summer, the beach is not overly crowded which limits pollution, damage to the sand dunes. To be honest, I would not be in favor of implementation of shuttles and more which could lead to overcrowding and a less enjoyable experience. 1/28/2016 11:31 AM 223 we should favor maintaining our environment rather than adding more parking, increasing tourism etc.1/28/2016 10:12 AM 224 If looking to expand parking, the logical place to do so is at the beach. Improving bike access could help. Having a bike/walking lane(s) on streets to the beach would be helpful. Expand bike path connections to beach streets. I don't think anyone would use a shuttle, but more would consider biking or walking if it was easier. Otherwise, more people are likely to have a family member drop people at the beach and go park elsewhere if no spaces. So having drop off areas at parking lots would help to, where you could easily enter and make a loop, drop, continue out. 1/28/2016 9:23 AM 225 Parking at Ellis Landing beach is limited, but due to the small size of the beach itself, the parking is adequate there. I would not like to see the parking lot expanded at that location. 1/28/2016 8:30 AM 226 For Crosby beach in particular, the parking is a more common issue.. I don't think a parking lot should be added and feel unsure about having a shuttle to that beach as it could get over crowded and mistreated easily 1/27/2016 11:42 PM 227 All beaches should be public.1/27/2016 8:25 PM 228 I would strongly recommend that you include part-time resident voices on this issue. They too pay taxes and deserve a voice in these decisions. 1/27/2016 5:27 PM 229 In a prefect world we could have access to all Brewster Bay Coastline. Just like Hawaii-there are no private beaches. Then you can consider all of the transportation/parking issues and solutions earnestly and there would be room for all to enjoy the wonderful Cape Cod Bay. 1/27/2016 5:21 PM 230 If we are restricting dogs, I would like to see more emphasis on the humans not leaving trash!1/27/2016 4:57 PM 231 During summer use school parking areas for shuttle service. Parking in conservation area (i.e. Lower Road)1/27/2016 3:56 PM 232 Except for a few days in mid summer I have never had a real problem accessing beach parking. I am a patient person and if I wait for 15 minutes someone leaves. To spend too much money for a few days a year is not advisable. You don't prepare for the possible worst case. I would suggest the the fine for parking without a sticker be raised to $50. I have encountered many people with no sticker and a parking ticket who don't care about the $30. They are on vacation, looking for a spot and don't want to leave to get a pass. the extra $11 1/27/2016 3:46 PM 233 Want mobile beach chairs 1/27/2016 3:37 PM 234 Parking of cars without beach stickers.1/27/2016 3:20 PM 235 Time and time again we have interfered with nature, maybe it is time to stop 1/27/2016 3:15 PM 236 I would think a shuttle could run from the parking lot at the 2 elementary schools. Parking at the beaches could be $10 and the shuttle could be $2 to try to have a cheaper option and encourage less cars at the beaches. 1/27/2016 2:50 PM 237 Can't wait for next summer....just hope it is nice weather and not toooo crowded!1/27/2016 2:05 PM 238 A sidewalk on either side of the road would be nice for walkers. Several times you'll see people walking on the wrong side of the road which ends up slowing down car traffic. 1/27/2016 12:15 PM 239 If it ain't broke don't fix it!!1/27/2016 12:04 PM 240 Extending the side walk along 6A to Linnell Landing has to be a priority. Thee is a crosswalk there and a spur from the bike trail (besides Cobies). From there Spruce Hill beach becomes accessible from the bike trail. Improve parking space at SPruce Hill and make path/trail bike friendly. This would open up 700 feet of new beach and provide beach access to dozens and dozens of beach goers everyday. 1/27/2016 12:02 PM 241 I most enjoy the absence of "amenities" and the wild, natural feel.1/27/2016 11:31 AM 242 Think town, w/ citizen participation, should develop new off-beach parking options at Nickerson Park site, Crosby Mansion tennis courts, and Spruce Hill, where beach capacity is largely underutilized. Beaches like Saint's Landing are getting smaller and more overcrowded, so demand needs to be diverted to the east. 1/27/2016 10:55 AM 183 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 243 TOO CROWDED WITH SEASONAL TOURISTS 1/27/2016 9:22 AM 244 I feel the beaches are to small for shipping in groups of people from a shuttle bus. Buses smell and would take away from the quite of the beaches. In bigger seashore beaches it seems to work but not on the Bay. 1/27/2016 6:55 AM 245 We love all the beaches in Brewster.1/26/2016 7:04 PM 246 love Brewster beaches!1/26/2016 5:45 PM 247 We wish that there could be better enforcement of the rules for dogs on the beach, alcohol consumption, and open fires. 1/26/2016 5:28 PM 248 I am usually very unhappy when going to the beach in the summer because of the lack of parking. I think that all hotels and Inns in the area should have shuttle service to and from the area beaches. 1/26/2016 5:14 PM 249 Portapotties at all public beach access sites.1/26/2016 4:54 PM 250 If you want beaches to be a source of revenue than I could understand shuttles etc. But I think the status quo is fine and most residents are satisfied 1/26/2016 4:54 PM 251 The town has a policy on dogs/horses on the beach but many owners clean up after their pets but not themselves. It makes no sense to have a beach access without a portajohn for beach visitors 1/26/2016 4:42 PM 252 There is a lot of beer drinking which I find annoying, as I do not drink.1/26/2016 4:40 PM 253 I love Brewster beaches and Crosby in particular. The parking situation this year was horrendous weekdays and uncontrollable weekends. I saw many near fistfights and at least a major argument every day I went with people jockeying for parking spots. 1/26/2016 4:09 PM 254 better management of beach surface, esp rocks, etc is needed 1/26/2016 3:42 PM 255 I live adjacent to Point of Rocks Beach. I mostly use my private beach front property. It would be great if the public beaches and private beaches could be marked with signs! 1/26/2016 2:43 PM 256 Crosby beach should not be widen, people travel too fast as it is now. It would ruin the rural look of the road, etc. However the parking lot is never large enough that is a problem 1/26/2016 1:40 PM 257 For the size of the beaches and parking availability, I think the town does a very good job. We plan ahead to try to avoid problems with parking. 1/26/2016 12:46 PM 258 We know it won't fly to say keep non-Town residents out. But it won't be long before Town residents will not want to visit their beaches as they become too citified. Shuttle busses dumping day users into the beaches will be the final death knoll. I hope you have the wisdom of Solomon as you grapple with this, maybe unsolvable, situation. 1/26/2016 11:55 AM 259 Brewster is a great little town with a lot of beaches. The beaches are a major attraction that draws people to the town. Those people visit the local restaurants and stores. the result is a major inflow of monies that should be protected. Maintaining the beaches is vital to the financial well being of the town. I think the shuttle service would be good for Linnell Landing and Crosby Beach they seem to be large enough to handle the increase in people. 1/26/2016 11:01 AM 260 I am concerned how additional parking at beach would impact local wildlife and traffic.1/26/2016 10:39 AM 261 There should be residents only beaches. Shuttles should be utilized for tourists and visitors primarily 1/26/2016 10:08 AM 262 We have found that people using the beaches are friendly and want to maintain the cleanliness of the beaches. We think the limited beaches access helps maintain our Brewster beaches from overuse. 1/26/2016 9:56 AM 263 I think the parking spaces should be saved for Brewster residents and that visitors should use a shuttle service. It bothers me when I see all these cars with daily and weekly passes taking up all the spaces when I am a taxpayer. 1/26/2016 9:20 AM 264 The beauty of Brewster beaches is they are not crowded, possibly due to limited parking spaces. I'd like to keep it this way. No shuttles. 1/26/2016 9:08 AM 265 Again, more lenient rules pertaining to dog access 1/25/2016 10:20 PM 266 Open up parking areas that are within 1/2 mile of the beach to allow walking access when lots are full. A shuttle would be the last option I would like to use. 1/25/2016 7:58 PM 267 The Brewster Police could be more efficient about ticketing cars which don't have a sticker. Perhaps the fines of the tickets should be higher. 1/25/2016 7:26 PM 268 I would still like to maintain our ability to walk and ride bikes to and from the beach. Adding a shuttle service could increase crowds at the beaches especially at high tide. 1/25/2016 7:03 PM 269 In spite of finding it hard to find a parking space sometimes, I think the Brewster has excellent beaches and the police department and the town employees maintain them well. 1/25/2016 6:25 PM 184 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 270 Parking during high volume months. Lack of stickers on some cars taking parking spots 1/25/2016 5:47 PM 271 Lack of public boat launch(es) on Cape Cod Bay is a big disadvantage compared to other towns 1/25/2016 5:46 PM 272 The Cape attracts visitors for the beach experience. Limited access, limited parking and parking tickets are not the way to keep the tourist industry stable or growing. Need to make sure it is a positive experience for residents and visitors. I am living on the Cape to get to and use the beaches. Limited access and other restrictions are not what I am expecting for my future trips to the beach. 1/25/2016 5:35 PM 273 Allow personal water craft to use landings on long pond or access to coastal waters 1/25/2016 5:35 PM 274 If there was a shuttle service I would be concerned about the impact on our nice quiet beaches. Although parking is a problem over population would be too. Certain beaches, like Saints and Breakwater have such little beach space already since residents post Private along the front of their homes. Why not look into having the residents share the beach front. 1/25/2016 4:35 PM 275 It would be really nice to have one beach that has adequate parking, restrooms and a snack bar. It's nice to go to corporation beach and have a nice burger and salad and watch the sunset. It's a win win for the town residents and visitors. We have tried many times to go to brewster beaches but some of the lots have a few spots and we can never park. Crosby is beautiful but again parking was an issue and so we end up usually in dennis car pooling with friends and family it's nice when you have small children and elderly parents to have nice restroom facilities and some place to grab an nice cream or drink. Hope some improvements are on the horizon would be great addition to a great town and to home values too. 1/25/2016 4:19 PM 276 Brewster cannot just add ways of getting more people to the beach. The problem is too many people for the limited beaches we have unless you want Brewster beaches to become packed like FL and NJ coasts. 1/25/2016 4:00 PM 277 I am concerned that in order to meet the perceived demand for parking that the beauty of the beaches in Brewster and the charm or the area will be impacted. I hope this is considered in any plan that is contemplated. 1/25/2016 3:45 PM 278 maintaining shellfishing is a vital element for the coastal plans.1/25/2016 3:35 PM 279 Going to my favorite Brewster beach is the one source of pure, simple, joy that always reduces my stress. Wouldn't want too many more people there to ruin it. 1/25/2016 3:29 PM 280 The only problem me and my family have had is inability to park after some buy passes. This discourages beach use and we go to pools instead. 1/25/2016 3:17 PM 281 Above 1/25/2016 1:43 PM 282 great pretty beaches. not sure what you can do about parking short of using a shuttle 1/25/2016 1:31 PM 283 Parking at Crosby was not too bad if I arrived by 10:30, but once the parking availability stopped up at the Crosby mansion, it became a huge problem. As a taxpayer, I just do not think I should have to arrive at the beach by 9:00 or 9:30 in order to secure parking. 1/25/2016 1:07 PM 284 Since the 1% bought and turned summer cottages into McMansions, they seem to think the bayside beaches are exclusively theirs and will drive one block to the parking lot and take up spaces that should be for residents living MORE than 1/2 a mile from the beaches! How about an ordinance NOT allowing that! It has gotten so bad I may just buy my Natl seashore pass and not even bother with bay beaches anymore. As a year round resident, this is just one more reason I plan to retire elsewhere. 1/25/2016 8:15 AM 285 Making Brewster a more bike-able town would be great for tourism as well as for beach access, and would possibly cost less than a shuttle service. 1/25/2016 8:02 AM 286 more dune grass and environmental controls 1/25/2016 7:32 AM 287 After 3 pm dogs should be allowed ... It's family friendly and it has never been a problem and I take my dogs there everyday at that time anyway and I believe the animal patrol should have better things to do than harassing nice beach goers who pay taxes 1/24/2016 10:31 PM 288 Walking, swimming, learning about tidal life, beach combing and watching sunsets over Cape Cod Bay is one of the greatest asset we have to offer the world. The world needs that connection to nature. Need to connect to the rhythms of place to understand our where we are. When you love something you won't destroy it! 1/24/2016 7:45 PM 289 I am very pleased with the beaches...if you can control the traffic on 6a and keep Brewster as a quiet peaceful rustic town that would be wonderful. I love Brewster. 1/24/2016 7:37 PM 290 I know this is about beach access, but I feel that just ONE beach should be accessible to dogs during the summer. Because of the natural spring, I think the Historical Museum beach is an excellent choice. 1/24/2016 7:23 PM 291 I would prefer that shuttles do not bring more people to the beach.1/24/2016 7:19 PM 185 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 292 I'd like to see more time that dogs are allowed on the beach, like the months of May and September.1/24/2016 4:26 PM 293 Handicapped access at Crosby is almost impossible because of the high sand to get to the beach. I have seen people in wheel chairs unable to join family/friends because of this, 1/24/2016 4:24 PM 294 Very disappointed that campfire privilege was taken away at Crosby.1/24/2016 4:07 PM 295 Until Brewster can address the overcrowding issues, our family will be going to other towns...and regretting the taxes that we pay Brewster. 1/24/2016 3:45 PM 296 More parking needed at Paines Creek. If you put parking area up near Kate's - I drop off beach chairs/kayaks, would up park there and walk back down to beach. 1/24/2016 3:35 PM 297 My answers should be taken in light of our being able to wall to the beach. Not everyone has thia. Bringing more cats down these small rosds to the. beaches is dangerous and ill-advised. Crosby for example is already crowded with cars, bikes, and walkers at peak times. 1/24/2016 2:50 PM 298 I like knowing that the access to the beach is cleared in case of storms or damage to decks or walkways 1/24/2016 2:29 PM 299 Strict enforcement of parking stickers is necessary.1/24/2016 2:14 PM 300 I am ambivalent about other amenities, like rest rooms and food stands. While I enjoy these at Orleans beaches I think they could bring more people to Brewster beaches. I would just be happy resolving the parking situation for town residents. 1/24/2016 1:54 PM 301 Could overflow parking at Crosby Mansion be reopened?1/24/2016 1:53 PM 302 During season ensure that only those vehicles with Brewster beach stickers are allowed in parking areas 1/24/2016 12:12 PM 303 The only problem beach is Paines Creek , it is no longer accessible to the public only the people who reside nearby 1/24/2016 11:48 AM 304 Shuttle sevice is a terrible idea...one reason that makes Brewster unique and a home away from home is the non "tourist" environment..Shuttle sevice will make Brewster beaches feel more like a tourist beach like Coast Guard..Driving to a parking lot and then getting on a shuttle to go to our own town beaches feels more like Disney World than Cape Cod...is this the best we can come up with?... 1/24/2016 11:32 AM 305 I see the new barrier at Breakwater beach. I do not think that this is sufficient barrier. I saw sand in this parking lot the first week of October 2015. Six inched deep. This is prior to the new barrier. 1/24/2016 11:05 AM 306 Please do not find ways to load the beach up with as many people as possible. You will ruin the economy of Brewster,which is know as a quaint Cape Cod town 1/24/2016 11:03 AM 307 If you have shuttle service it should be free!1/24/2016 11:00 AM 308 They are beautiful and I fully appreciate everything that goes into maintaining them. I would like to request that there be toilet facilities at them all though. Thank you for your efforts! 1/24/2016 10:46 AM 309 I would agree beach parking is limited in Brewster. We've owned a home here for 8 years. During the summer I think it was only 1 time that I couldn't find parking and it's the nice Sundays in the summer that I've traveled from beach to beach down 6A to find available an available parking spot at one of the Brewster Beaches. Maybe weekend shuttles can be considered. It would also be very helpful on holidays and July 4th evening to view the Orleans fireworks when everyone is trying to get to Crosby to see them in the distance. 1/24/2016 10:26 AM 310 love Brewster beaches, storm damage is an important issue 1/24/2016 10:23 AM 311 It would be nice if each of the beaches had an area to store a sunfish sailboat since they do not moor well. And the orange sand that is used for replenishment is very dirty feeling and unattractive. It would be nice to find white sand to blend with the beauty of the natural beach. 1/24/2016 10:14 AM 312 I think with the aging population of Brewster the first priority should be easy access. That has been taken away.1/24/2016 10:01 AM 313 Adding shuttle services to our beaches will create overcrowding. Leave the shuttle service for the ocean beaches 1/24/2016 9:22 AM 314 I feel like those that are lucky enough to have beach front property forget about the rest of the tax payers that aren't quite so lucky. I understand that they do not want to ruin the beaches with large parking lots. I too, love the whole of Brewster the way it is, quiet and peaceful. I also am frustrated that I cannot rely on driving to the beach, that is a 5 minute drive from my house,, and find parking. Maybe a shuttle is an answer but I may as well walk. 1/23/2016 10:08 PM 315 I frequently have difficulty finding parking at 3.00pm as lots become full with mom stickered(non paying) cars. Extend sticker required times and fine offenders - fines would cover the cost of monitoring 1/23/2016 9:40 PM 316 Do not add more parking and enforce with a more meaningful penalty a 8-4 residential sticker at parking areas. The enforcement of residential stickers now with minimal fine and only till 3 is ineffecitve and probably driven by businesses who are looking to profit from visitors using the beach during peak times. 1/23/2016 9:26 PM 186 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 317 Extend beach sticker parking hours.1/23/2016 7:24 PM 318 I would like a list or map to all beaches, since I am new. Also how to get a sticker. 1/23/2016 6:36 PM 319 possibly permanent restrooms. the out house thing is very smelly dirty and not desirable to go in. Parking for sticker should be on all cars. and cars illegally should be towed away not fined. the fine is too low and people rather pay that and stay.Vacationers don't care. 1/23/2016 6:12 PM 320 While we dislike not having any parking available on some beach days, we understand the value of these assets. Perhaps limiting the number of weekly or daily beach passes sold would benefit Brewster residents and lessen frustration of tourists while protecting these valued resources. 1/23/2016 5:45 PM 321 It will be nice to have permanent bath rooms to use in the beaches.1/23/2016 5:42 PM 322 What about a video cam at the parking areas of the beaches, so one could see availability at various times of the day via an IPhone or computer? How about alternate beach days based on license plate numbers for some of the more popular beaches (of course, this would require policing...)? 1/23/2016 5:25 PM 323 Need Clean port-a-potty 1/23/2016 5:07 PM 324 Triple parking in the lot was unsafe for handicapped people,as well as children running in the lot It was difficult when leaving. 1/23/2016 4:47 PM 325 We love the Brewster beaches. They should raise the fees for beach usage during the summer - for both residents and guests alike - and should use the fees for beach maintenance We need more dog friendly areas also 1/23/2016 4:19 PM 326 I think all has been said or addressed in the survey.1/23/2016 3:43 PM 327 great job at Breakwater beach. much improved. thank you 1/23/2016 3:04 PM 328 I am fortunate that I can walk to Saint's Landing beach so limited parking is not an issue for me unless we have handicap guests. However it does concern me that the SLB parking lot get overcrowded quickly especially on weekends. I have heard horror stories from some people who have traveled to 3 or 4 different Brewster beaches on the same day only to be turned away due to lack of parking and no street parking. How can the Town legitimize selling beach parking stickers if there are not enough parking spaces for summer visitors? 1/23/2016 2:52 PM 329 Keep things as they are! The reason people live and visit your town is because it is quite. This is what this town is known for. Dont ruin a good thing. 1/23/2016 2:38 PM 330 I usually visit Brewster coastal beaches in early or late summer, fall and spring. It is quieter and less crowded at those times, and I like to avoid the crowds of summer visitors. 1/23/2016 2:33 PM 331 Please clean the beaches like other towns. I sit on the beach and get eaten alive by sand flees. Its gross and a shame 1/23/2016 2:19 PM 332 Because we live within walking/biking distance of the beach (south of Route 6A), we are not excessively troubled by the dearth of parking on a routine basis. However, we understand that this is a CRITICAL but SEASONAL (8 week) issue that must be addressed to accommodate visitors', and year-round/seasonal residents' needs to access and enjoy our beautiful bay beaches. To accomplish this, however, we should not implement short-term, knee-jerk approaches. Alternatives such as the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation's providing a shuttle from Nickerson State Park, where a tremendous amount of traffic to the Crosby Beach originates, should be explored and implemented. Nickerson State Park land (where the Cape Rep Theater is located) should be utilized for parking during the 8 short weeks of summer, when demand for beach visits is highest and parking supply is lowest (vehicular, bike and pedestrian access to this area should be directed from Route 6A, and not from our our narrow historic beach roads Crosby Lane or Linnell Landing - two of Brewster's twenty designated Scenic Roads). For other beaches, where parking is at a minimum, the use of shuttle services originating at town hall, elementary schools, or church parking areas, etc. should be explored. This could be one long-term and sensible solution to the inexorable diminution of our beaches and parking caused by rising sea levels. Past town "solutions" will only exacerbate traffic congestion, degrade parkland, compromise Scenic Roads, and negatively impact sensitive areas on or near Brewster's beaches and environmental resources. Brewster's scenic, historic and natural resources are its most important assets. They are also the drivers of our economy. Our beautiful beaches, quaint lanes, and historic tree-lined streets are the very reasons why people choose to visit, move, vacation,recreate, and spend their money here. Protecting these assets must be a top priority in any decision-making on issues such as enhancing beach access and parking. And finally, the voices of community people, who care about Brewster's past, present and future, should be respected and heard by elected town officials-- not dismissed as those of self-interested, narrow-minded NIMBYs." This is an insult to the intelligence and good intentions of townspeople, counter-productive to positive dialogue and problem-solving, and antithetical to the principles of sound planning for our future. This beach access survey is an important first step by the town in undertaking a long-term comprehensive planning process and involving community participation therein. We applaud this initiative, and hope it leads to meaningful change and sound, community-based planning efforts in the future. 1/23/2016 1:29 PM 187 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 333 I would like to see some more benches at the beaches so that it is not absolutely necessary to bring your own chair to sit and enjoy the view. I'm too old to be sitting on the sand. I use a cane and it's awkward to try to carry a beach chair as well. 1/23/2016 1:15 PM 334 Would be happy to be involved in volunteer actions to promote beaches. Would like to find ways to take dog on beach during the summer. Between beach and punk horn prohibitions it is not easy for conscientious people to have died gas get exercise during the summer. 1/23/2016 1:15 PM 335 I agree that building parking areas near the beach is a waste of time and money. The oceans are rising and will not stop for centuries to come. 1/23/2016 12:59 PM 336 always enjoy the visit - anytime of year 1/23/2016 12:29 PM 337 Other than Paine's Creek parking, access is very good. The recent change to parking at Paine's Creek made the most beautiful beach area very difficult to visit. I used to be able to take my aging parents to the parking lot for them to see the water. It is not good now. 1/23/2016 10:29 AM 338 Does the Town of Brewster have summer employees walk the beach to pick up trash? Would help with random trash on the beach and any washed in items from the high tide. 1/23/2016 8:32 AM 339 It is too bad that the Crosby Mansion took away the parking in front. It made a huge difference at Crosby - just those extra 10-15 spaces meant most days there was no parking where in year's past I never had a problem. 1/22/2016 10:42 PM 340 Please NO big parking lot !!! It's ugly ! Will draw, to many people. Kill the rural feeling we have now. Brewster has done a good job keeping us rural... 1/22/2016 9:47 PM 341 Expand parking have separate parking spaces for Brewster Residents vs visitors.1/22/2016 9:36 PM 342 having a beach or time at a beach designated for dogs to come. we often go to Crows pasture in Dennis w our dog 1/22/2016 9:35 PM 343 The town should be taking every opportunity to aquire upland properties along or near beach access roads to replace parking lots that will eventually but surely be lost to erosion. Also keep a finger on the pulse of technology with respect to the potential for self-driving beach shuttles. 1/22/2016 7:46 PM 344 about beach access, open access is best (easy and free to go, sliding scale if charges exist), and less like a gated community vibe, with gates and rangers etc 1/22/2016 6:47 PM 345 The parking situation is atrocious and Linnell becomes very rocky in the summer months.1/22/2016 6:31 PM 346 The beaches that I go to actually have more parking than beachfront 1/22/2016 5:05 PM 347 Thanks for thinking about this!1/22/2016 4:56 PM 348 more parking 1/22/2016 4:38 PM 349 Need to address the lack of parking.1/22/2016 2:48 PM 350 The beaches will be over crowded if shuttle service is made available.1/22/2016 2:23 PM 351 Ban cigars,smoking and cell phones on the beach use parking lot for such Allow dogs under control!1/22/2016 2:09 PM 352 Shuttle service to the beach with umbrella's, chairs, coolers, etc. doesn't work.1/22/2016 1:25 PM 353 time will tell if the work being done at Breakwater will help. It is blocking the view of the water from the parking lot which is important to seniors 1/22/2016 12:12 PM 354 BARRELS AND BENCHES TO SIT AND WATCH THE WATER IF UNABLE FOR SENIORS TO GO DOWN TO THE SAND 1/22/2016 11:38 AM 355 Would like to be able to bring my dog to the beach early in the morning and/or early evening, other communities offer this opportunity i.e. Before 9am or after 6 pm. 1/22/2016 11:23 AM 356 if I was a weekender just visiting Brewster I would be very upset purchasing a pass and can't find a parking place. I have a 2nd home there, so I attempt to visit on non-peak times, or not go on weekend if extremely hot, when I know beach will be packed. No matter where the hell I place my chair, someone always manages to blow smoke in my face from cigarettes! 1/22/2016 11:13 AM 357 leave them in their natural state as much as possible 1/22/2016 10:51 AM 358 Seniors need more parking. Cannot always walk carrying a chair, etc.1/22/2016 10:39 AM 359 I appreciate that you are making an effort to balance environmental concerns with access needs.1/22/2016 7:29 AM 188 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 360 Installation of parking space ticket machines where you purchase your ticket according to your parking spot number will allow the town to make income while ensuring turnover of parked cars-No one wants a ticket to ruin their beach day. 1/21/2016 9:24 PM 361 the more people that use the beaches, the more abuse they are going to take. I would try and limit the use of the beaches to residents of Brewster and not encourage outside use. 1/21/2016 9:11 PM 362 Access from the bike trail to Crosby could be signed. The other beaches require some riding on 6A which can be dicey. With new sidewalks however it might be safer. See what append next summer. 1/21/2016 7:40 PM 363 I would like some more parking. Other than that I really think the town does a nice job maintaining crosby landing 1/21/2016 7:12 PM 364 I treasure the beaches, appreciate the trash barrels, lavatories & clean parking lots. Love yoga option.1/21/2016 5:45 PM 365 I was pleased to see the parking at Crosby mansion eliminated. Not fair for people to park free when others buy beach stickers 1/21/2016 3:08 PM 366 I wish we had more dog-friendly hours year-round 1/21/2016 2:55 PM 367 Would like to see better quality sand at Paine's Creek.1/21/2016 2:43 PM 368 I would use Paines Creek beach if it had more and better parking.1/21/2016 2:42 PM 369 Non sticker parking for bicycles and motorcycles.1/21/2016 2:04 PM 370 I think things were fine until the town started messing with Mother Nature. There is no trust between residents and the Selectmen and the NRC 1/21/2016 1:36 PM 371 Temporary solution to parking problem at Crosby Lane is poorly planned. You are making an over crowded street even more crowded and adding a new parking area which requires a dangerous left turn into the parking as vehicles drive toward the beach. This street not only has heavy car traffic in summer but also bikes and people walking to the beach from Nickerson State Park which is located directly across Rt 6A The long term solution with a road way to a new lot traversing the "community theatre area" appears to make much bettor sense and I support this paln. 1/21/2016 1:19 PM 372 It is about time the Town asked these questions before taking action on beaches like Breakwater.1/21/2016 12:34 PM 373 The challenge is to create reasonable and efficient access while maintaining the intimate feel of the beaches 1/21/2016 12:03 PM 374 As heavy traffic times spread throughout the day, even in winter, the town needs to work on pedestrian, bicycle and shuttle transportation 1/21/2016 12:01 PM 375 We would like to be able to have cookouts at the beach (permitted)1/21/2016 11:51 AM 376 We should be developing a management plan that represents the needs of the greater community. Do not lets small neighborhood groups (NIMBY) unduly influence the public policy decision. This was demonstrated last September when Town Meeting overwhelming supported the Board of Selectmen's long term vision. 1/21/2016 11:31 AM 377 The delicate dune ecology is already challenged by human use. Please protect the dune areas in between Linnell and Crosby beaches. 1/21/2016 11:27 AM 378 what if you could shuttle folks to beach( drop them off/along with equip.) and be able to park not too far away, and walk. That is, a parking area larger than the what is now available at most beaches. 1/21/2016 11:20 AM 379 Clean nearby Sanitary Facilities would make beach visits more enjoyable 1/21/2016 11:15 AM 380 Public coastal beaches are a major asset to Brewster's tourism economy and requires outstanding stewardship for Brewster to remain competitive. 1/21/2016 10:48 AM 381 We thoroughly enjoy the beaches and they are a good alternative to driving to sthe ocean beaches.1/21/2016 10:38 AM 382 just that parking is a major problem at crosby beach but not sure how to solve that issue- do not want more cars on crosby lane if a major parking lot is built -- access needs to be from 6A 1/21/2016 10:33 AM 383 I believe that the Saint's Landing beach is legally public, as it was not declared private for at least 60 years. I wish that the town lawyer would enforce the law which makes it public. 1/21/2016 10:06 AM 384 I think it is well managed as it is 1/21/2016 9:55 AM 385 This survey is based on the old structure at Breakwater. I am strongly disappointed in the "new" parking area and walk to the actual beach. 1/21/2016 9:22 AM 386 We need to balance access with retaining the natural charm of the surrounding neighborhoods. We need to keep the no-dog policy in place and police it regularly. 1/21/2016 9:20 AM 189 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 387 Need more white sand. The situation is otherwise fine. No more parking spots or shuttles. Will turn Brewster into Dennis. 1/21/2016 8:58 AM 388 you screwed up Paines Creek parking. Not confident you can succeed at the other pristine Brewster beaches. You are killing the Goose that laid the golden eggs. Soon Brewster beaches will no longer be a sought after destination. You efforts are heading in the wrong directions what with shuttles,etc. It will smack of NYCity at lunch hour. 1/21/2016 8:49 AM 389 I don't encourage the use of shuttles except on larger beaches that can manage the extra use. Smaller beaches will be ruined and no longer enjoyable. 1/21/2016 8:33 AM 390 As a resident of Brewster, I would love to go shellfishing but the Brewster maps are woefully in adequate and don't show where the clams are. We've overpaid buying shellfish license is in Orleans as nonresidents for years but this seems ridiculous. 1/21/2016 8:33 AM 391 I love Crosby Beach. One of the reasons I love it so much is that parking is limited which keeps the beach from being overcrowded. I worry that with the use of shuttles the beaches will become over-crowded. But I do get upset when I can't get a parking spot. It would be nice to allow town residents to park in the lot and visitor would have to use the shuttle. I have a handicapped child. Using the shuttle would be difficult for us. We usually luck out and get a handicapped spot, but not always. 1/21/2016 8:08 AM 392 Use of Public beaches for us is limited do to access to a private beach near by, but I am still a concerned citizen of Brewster, and I believe shuttle bus(es) is a viable solution to the lack of parking at our beaches. 1/21/2016 6:59 AM 393 Just more dog access, please.Perhaps a dog beach?1/20/2016 8:28 PM 394 Better Parking 1/20/2016 7:59 PM 395 I like the fact you are doing a survey to try to improve the experience at the Brewster beaches.1/20/2016 7:31 PM 396 I go to Brewster Beaches when i need quick access and its convient, if it were not, I would make the effort to go to Nauset 1/20/2016 5:12 PM 397 I would like you to focus on the erosion issues more than shuttle buses. Thank you for under taking this much needed project. 1/20/2016 5:05 PM 398 More onsite parking is needed or limit some of the beaches to tax-paying residents only.1/20/2016 4:14 PM 399 Good job at Breakwater. Not great at Paines Landing.1/20/2016 4:14 PM 400 Need for better maintenance to water (debris and access).1/20/2016 3:28 PM 401 as "year-rounders" we go whenever we want. in summer we usually don't want, too crowded 1/20/2016 2:52 PM 402 I support the development of additional parking on Crosby Mansion tennis courts and old camp Monomy. Private road sign and no beach access sign on Weathervane Way I believe to be illegal, beach is part of Nickerson State Park is open to public. Neighborhood treat it like their private beach and harass others. This must stop and signs taken down. 1/20/2016 2:13 PM 403 Can you leave the porta potty up a little longer into September. You can buy more beach and parking area. We would be willing to pay for it 1/20/2016 1:18 PM 404 I like the idea of a shuttle service, and they should make the rounds every 20 minutes. Cost $5.00 per ride for adult, !0.00 per ride for a family of 4 or less. $15 for family of 6 or less. 1/20/2016 12:49 PM 405 It's time to consider amenities at Brewster beaches, besides "port-potties"1/20/2016 12:47 PM 406 I would be wary of a shuttle service if it did not have a way to limit the numbers. As it is now if parking fills up then you are out of luck unless you walk or bike. This helps in the over crowding issue which I believe can be much more determental to the beach than any other factor 1/20/2016 12:31 PM 407 I live on Crosby Lane. My biggest concern with existing parking proposals is that too much traffic (car, foot, bikes, etc.) is being funneled onto one narrow street -- Crosby Lane. I know better than anyone how fast the cars travel on Crosby Lane because I live there. It is only a matter of time before there is a bad accident involving cars with people walking or on bikes. Barring shuttle service, the best parking solution involving Crosby Beach was the one that would have directed most of the traffic from 6A off the beach roads and through the Cape Rep Theatre property (essentially between Crosby and Linnell Beaches) thereby mitigating the risk associated with cars going too fast with walkers and bikers on Crosby Lane. It would also help spread out people on the beach between Crosby and Linnell. 1/20/2016 12:30 PM 408 more parking 1/20/2016 12:23 PM 409 limit parking, big problem1111 1/20/2016 11:37 AM 410 I think the town of brewster should have better repaired beach erosion an damage many many years ago.start building rock an wall barriers ASAP. 1/20/2016 11:27 AM 190 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 411 I have noticed access is difficult for seniors - this is a shame since they enjoy the beach too! Tourists are already annoyed about bridge traffic - when you combine that with parking issue, you discourage people from coming to the Cape. More parking within safe walking distance should be explored. 1/20/2016 11:15 AM 412 The Town needs to improve the process of issuing and monitoring the Beach Permit Parking System, including providing staffing at permitted parking areas. 1/20/2016 10:02 AM 413 No shuttle please. No dogs please 1/20/2016 9:44 AM 414 commercial shellfishing other than grants 1/20/2016 9:43 AM 415 I visit the beach in the early morning before a parking sticker is required.1/20/2016 9:36 AM 416 How rude some of the beach front property owners are .1/20/2016 9:33 AM 417 I would like to see poop bag holders and trash cans at the entrances of all beaches for when they are open to dogs. I am ashamed of all the irresponsible dog owners that don't pick up after their pets and feel if we had them available they might pick up after them. A trash can would hopefully stop people from leaving their bags on the ground. 1/20/2016 7:55 AM 418 Continued access to all of the existing Brewster public beaches is vitally critical to the future of Brewster as a place to live, visit, vacation and its economic viability. Imagine the impact to real estate values and grand list if the beaches were gone. 1/20/2016 7:27 AM 419 the beach is open to non residents at 3 pm which too early. the parking becomes impossible for tax paying residents. the beaches also are crowded at this time. 1/19/2016 11:28 PM 420 Parking availability and fee.1/19/2016 11:07 PM 421 Have police checks stickers more frequently in season.1/19/2016 10:55 PM 422 need extra parking, not good to pay for sticker and then can't get to the beach 1/19/2016 10:34 PM 423 Parking spaces at Crosby need to be increased so more residents can have access to the beach.1/19/2016 10:33 PM 424 I applaud the effort to make our beaches more accessible to more people. Good questions. Thanks to the folks giving their time for this effort. 1/19/2016 9:44 PM 425 The heavy use summer season runs from mid June to late August....when the kids start heading back to school. For two months things can get a bit hectic but hardly intolerable. There is no need to start building more remote parking lots, establishing shuttles etc. people know when things are crowded and they plan around these times and go elsewhere. If you build more infrastructure to support more beach traffic you will get just that,,,,,more beach traffic. And then what will you build? More beach? 1/19/2016 9:14 PM 426 Make one beach dog friendly from 6-9am and 5-8pm YEAR ROUND. PLEASE!1/19/2016 8:53 PM 427 We hope that our coastal beaches are not ruined by trying to get more people on them.1/19/2016 8:00 PM 428 you've made an expensive mess of Breakwater 1/19/2016 7:49 PM 429 Support the creation of beach shuttle.1/19/2016 7:01 PM 430 Brewster should consider making one beach accessible to dogs and dog owners. Responsible owners would clean up after their pets, especially if bags were made available. Why be a follower when you could be a leader in this area? 1/19/2016 6:02 PM 431 The multiple access points are a big positive. I think the more parking the better - we should encourage more people to enjoy our beaches. 1/19/2016 5:22 PM 432 MOST OF MY COMMENTS ARE SAID IN PREVIOUS COMMENT BOXES MAINTAIN THE PARKING 1/19/2016 5:15 PM 433 Beach access should be easy and convenient as it is now. Shuttle service would be inconvenient and take away from enjoyment 1/19/2016 4:57 PM 434 No further comments at this time 1/19/2016 4:50 PM 435 Having the ability, especially off season, to drive up and view the water from inside the car. To comfortably enjoy the vista. 1/19/2016 4:47 PM 436 I love those beaches and think the town is doing a great job. At present, I'd like to see some traffic calming on the access roads (non-residents drive way to fast to get to the beach) and traffic management at sunset. I think the parking lots should stay small because erosion keeps taking them away and it's useless to keep spending that money! I love the idea of a shuttle as it will reduce the traffic and parking problems. 1/19/2016 4:30 PM 437 Need better toilet facilities maintenance. Also need more parking.1/19/2016 4:29 PM 191 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 438 Manyu times I have gone to Harding Beach in Chatham due to lack of parking at the beaches. I will not use a shuttle bus to use the beaches. Ocean Edge, Ocean Edge and B&B's should provide transportaion to the beaches. 1/19/2016 4:19 PM 439 DThis survery seems to be directed toward visitors (tourists). Perhaps you should ask them next summer to complete this form. I think you'd get an entirely different perspective and would help you make decisions based on visitor us also. 1/19/2016 4:10 PM 440 Having one beach that I could bring a dog on a leash that was only open to residents. Or possibly a section of beach allowing dogs. 1/19/2016 3:56 PM 441 Would you consider having beach parking areas for residents only and have the day/week visitors use the shuttle?1/19/2016 3:47 PM 442 More access to beaches is a double edged sword. Yes, more visitors may benefit from shuttle service but the lack of crowds, quiet, and serene beauty is what attracts visitors In the first place. If you increase beach-goers in the summer, you obviously increase noise, crowds and everything that goes with it which will eliminate the allure of the Brewster beaches, we like the fact they are slightly off the beaten track without all the amenities of bigger, more populated locations. 1/19/2016 3:36 PM 443 Don't make it accessible to more people....too many already!1/19/2016 3:08 PM 444 Vehicles should follow the posted speed limit 1/19/2016 2:55 PM 445 I wish that we could go to other town beaches. My residence is closer to Dennis and Harwich beaches. There should be universal access to Cape residents. 1/19/2016 2:52 PM 446 The beach access could be attended to more frequently. example: Keep the wooden paths between parking and beach clean of sand. There was talk at BOS meetings of development of a parking facility between Crosby and Linnell what is the status of this idea. It seems to have the potential to help parking needs and generate revenue. The access point would also lessen the traffic on Crosby Rd. 1/19/2016 2:29 PM 447 A bigger parking lot for beach sticker cars near Crosby would be helpful.1/19/2016 2:20 PM 448 I would like to see a drop off area if there is a shuttle 1/19/2016 2:15 PM 449 Wish you would allow dogs to walk on on the beach ( not sit at a blanket) from labor day to memorial day-. Do not understand the increasingly restricted time for dog walking 1/19/2016 1:50 PM 450 give peace a chance, and dog owners too 1/19/2016 1:29 PM 451 I LOVE watching the sunsets from my car in the winter at Breakwater - please DO NOT MOVE THE PARKING LOT.1/19/2016 1:06 PM 452 Conditions of port-a-potties was less than desirable and did not meet expectations.1/19/2016 12:43 PM 453 We are fortunate to have beaches in our town. Coastal problems with storms that affect beaches are common and should be expected. Certain residents complain about storm damage but also complain when the town needs money to repair beaches and parking lots. Also, complain about not enough parking but when Town finds a way to add more they complain too. 1/19/2016 12:03 PM 454 The primary issue is lack of parking and cars waiting idling near the lots. There should be some sort of drop off area. Give hybrid cars/electric/ special spots "green spots" reserved like TD bank does. Longer pick up trucks should not be allowed to park since they sometimes take up 2 parking spaces! 1/19/2016 11:46 AM 455 Walking 1//2 mile is not really an option for many older residents. Especially if you have to carry a lot of stuff like chairs and beach bags. 1/19/2016 11:40 AM 456 We hope that beach access can be expanded by expanding parking on State land that abuts Crosby.1/19/2016 11:16 AM 457 There is just enough beach traffic to keep it form being "not crowded." I strongly oppose creating additional parking spots/creating new areas to park as this will only serve as a revenue generator for the town and will ultimately have a negative affect on Brewster's beaches, environmentally, scenically, and accessibility. 1/19/2016 10:49 AM 458 We live in Brewster ,but prefer to go to the ocean.1/19/2016 10:39 AM 459 Never ever allow driving on the beach.1/19/2016 10:14 AM 460 I think the number of stickers sold is excessive. There should be a limit per household or rental. Right now, my family could be taking 5 individual cars to the same beach right now, if we were willing to pay for the stickers. I believe a reduction in the number of stickers sold would encourage people to carpool and curb some of the overcrowding occurring. 1/19/2016 10:02 AM 461 If you are considering a shuttle service, you need to consider how people will be able to pack umbrellas, chairs, etc. in order for them to have an enjoyable day. This will be a problem with large families. I don't see families with small children walking a half mile with small children going to a Brewster beach and not being able to carry what they will need for an enjoyable stay as well. 1/19/2016 10:01 AM 192 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 462 I think access is reasonably good now. I think it's important to provide parking or shuttle access to all beaches. I don't think people who live near beaches should be able to block access to beaches of others including tourists. That's what makes the Cape, the Cape. 1/19/2016 9:57 AM 463 Provide more trash barrels 1/19/2016 9:03 AM 464 in off-season I like to drive to beaches, park in car, and work on my laptop; even though it costs more money to keep parkings lots close to view of water I think it is a worthy expense; likewise elders like to do a driving tour to all beach parking lots (esp in off-season) so it's great if they can see multiple water views without leaving their car 1/19/2016 8:46 AM 465 Develop long-term parking facilities within 0.5 miles of the designated beaches and define pedestrian walkways along the shoulder of the road. 1/19/2016 8:08 AM 466 Stop trying to manage beach access. People who are elected or hired to work for government typically try to do something to improve things like the beach. The beaches are best left natural. That is what draws people to the beach. Leave it alone. 1/19/2016 7:53 AM 467 The closeness and number of beaches give plenty of options even on more populated weekend days. If you don't immediately get a parking spot you usually can if you wait 5 minutes! 1/19/2016 7:16 AM 468 Charge for the shuttle service 1/18/2016 10:07 PM 469 I like the idea of shuttle buses especially at Crosby. I would ride my bike to the beach more if you could lock your umbrella and chairs at the beach or rent them for a small fee. 1/18/2016 9:10 PM 470 Would love to make more time available for dogs. Either very early in the morning, very late in the day, or a narrower ban (for example, allow dogs on the beach after Labor Day). 1/18/2016 8:40 PM 471 Much more parking needed. Will spend the money to get cape cod national seashore pass if Brewster does not increase parking. 1/18/2016 7:47 PM 472 would appreciate dog access in summer before 8AM when beaches are empty, and/or adding back months of May and September. Really enjoy going with my dog early mornings Oct-April. Thank you for providing such a great, natural and beautiful resource! 1/18/2016 7:44 PM 473 We prefer going to Breakwater Beach. But doubt very much that we will be able to do it anymore . I am 88years old and I doubt that I will be able to get onto that beach anymore! And we can no longer go there and sit in the car and enjoy watching the beach! 1/18/2016 7:34 PM 474 High season is the most difficult for this senior who loves our beaches 1/18/2016 7:30 PM 475 Going to the beach in Brewster makes me very anxious. Are we going to get a parking spot this time or is my 60 year old husband going to have to return home with the car and return via bike? We can't ride bikes down as I have recently had a knee replacement. Also, if we have guests, it is sometimes embarrassing-What, no resident parking? You pay taxes in this town and cannot park at the beach. The parking issue definitely takes away from an enjoyable day at the beach. I'd suggest leasing the parking area from the Crosby mansion and use for resident park. I'd be willing to pay a small daily fee, say $5-6, which could be used to maintain the mansion or supplement a shuttle service from Nickerson State Park. 1/18/2016 6:58 PM 476 Some residents bock off areas of the beach that should still be available to the public. As beach residents (homes on the beach) do they really have the right to tie ropes around a beach area and prohibit people from walking by. This happens a lot on Saints Landing 1/18/2016 6:52 PM 477 Provide one free parking permit to each resident household. Do not put in place large parking lots.1/18/2016 6:34 PM 478 Bring back parking at Crosby Mansion and open the tennis courts below for parking. Tickets for people without permits should be at least $150 to discourage parking. Right now because there is no parking you get lots of people without permits parking in the lot and just pay the fine to have access to the beach leaving no parking for cars with permits. Not fair. 1/18/2016 6:20 PM 479 shuttle fees may be the undoing of that idea..1/18/2016 5:49 PM 480 Point of Rocks is my favorite beach because it seems to only be visited by locals or people who own houses near by. I think it is important to keep places like this for full-time residents who do not want to be on a crowded beach with lots of tourists. 1/18/2016 5:49 PM 481 Allow dogs on beach day after Labor Day.1/18/2016 5:36 PM 482 *Adjust time to 4:30-5 for free acess to beach for people who choose not to purchase stickers. *Post sign on dunes to keep off *Do not allow huge canapies or tents on public beaches...they take up a lot of space and inhibit other sunbathers 1/18/2016 4:08 PM 483 Would be great to have a dog friendly beach 1/18/2016 3:53 PM 193 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 484 Don't ticket cars parked down the middle of the lots if they aren't blocking access to marked parking spots.1/18/2016 3:22 PM 485 I think the town oversells parking passes, and then residents often can't find a place to park. Also, between the parking lot at Sts Landing and people who walk to the beach, the beach is overcrowded. It definitely can't handle additional people being shuttled in. 1/18/2016 3:21 PM 486 Beach parking is a problem. But limited parking does limit beach overcrowding. Crosby seems to be the only beach that has enough room to warrant some kind of shuttle service or enhanced access. It would be nice to make it easier/safer for people to get from the State Park to Crosby Landing. 1/18/2016 2:52 PM 487 Require a license (permit) to walk dogs (on a leash only) on the beach. Require it to be carried. Prohibit smoking. Allow dog walking (leashes only and by permit) prior to 8 am throughout the year. 1/18/2016 2:35 PM 488 Dogs!!!! Get rid of the dogs!!! People still being them 1/18/2016 2:30 PM 489 Dogs should be allowed on the beach in the Summer before 9am and after 6pm.1/18/2016 2:20 PM 490 I am a strong advocate on a new vision for the town on how to manage its coastal beaches, one that does not interfere with the natural process except to improve drainage and other routine maintenance functions. a new vision would provide access through alternative means, i.e, shuttles, bike and walking trails, etc. 1/18/2016 1:49 PM 491 Consider a dog friendly beach in the summer with specific hours as is done in Eastham. Eastham also has trash cans in the off season which is a good idea (not dumpsters) 1/18/2016 1:44 PM 492 Increased parking at beaches, and the resultant ability to increase beach-goer density is not simply an issue of land development or revenue. Rather, it is a question of how the waterfront should utilized, and the character of experience beach goers should enjoy. 1/18/2016 1:35 PM 493 My philosophy is, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Save the taxpayer money for when projects truly are needed.1/18/2016 1:19 PM 494 Other than keeping the beaches and parking areas as clean as possible, providing trash receptacles, policing non- sicker users, there is nothing to do. Leave the beaches alone. NATURE RULES! 1/18/2016 1:00 PM 495 Again, garbage and a year round place to walk dogs. Spruce Hill beach should be a dog beach.1/18/2016 11:22 AM 496 On those occasions that we have had contact with Town employees regarding the beaches, they have always been professional and courteous. Well done, Brewster. 1/18/2016 11:17 AM 497 I think we could create an educational/signage component for beach goers that would create awareness and set us apart as an exceptional destination for families and international travelers while enhancing their interest in preserving our environment. A shuttle system would fit nicely into this model with info provided as beach goers rode the shuttle system. 1/18/2016 10:50 AM 498 As a Brewster resident for over 25 years, and as a frequent beach goer, I would love to see cars without stickers taking up the limited parking space being ticketed more aggresivly 1/18/2016 10:48 AM 499 Please make an effort to get Brewster residents who do not live near the beach the ability to enjoy them as much as those who live a short distance away. We all pay taxes to the town so should have equal access to it's beauties...... I've given up buying a Brewster beach sticker until this is resolved.....! 1/18/2016 10:43 AM 500 More parking and more beach access points would be helpful.1/18/2016 10:25 AM 501 A shuttle service is the way to go. The Town should not destroy open space for parking.1/18/2016 10:17 AM 502 I am very concerned with the safety of our visitors. Many families love the beach and children are excited to get there. if they are walking down beach roads,I have witnessed many near misses with cars traveling too fast. Speed bumps may slow everyone down. A beach fee to access the beach may help with costs that are going to increase. 1/18/2016 9:20 AM 503 If a shuttle service is to be successful, it needs to be funded not largely by taxpayers. A fee for use by visitors - who are the most likely to benefit/use a shuttle should be seriously considered, and perhaps a contribution by the business community - who could also benefit, if stops are arranged in the business districts. 1/18/2016 9:17 AM 504 Stop the stringent anti-dog policies. Dogs are part of families - responsible owners keep theirs under control.1/18/2016 2:45 AM 505 We have a very special resource in Brewster. Short-term fixes that require building more and more roads and more and more parking are expensive, damage the environment, and change the character of our town. We can't get that back once we lose it. I hope the people who are stewards of our resources will act responsibly and come up with long- term solutions, and not just pave over more and more of our fragile coastal habitats, cut down our forests to create parking, or build dunes at great expense that will likely wash away. We need responsible, thoughtful solutions that are in the long-term interests of the town and its irreplaceable environmental resources. 1/17/2016 9:54 PM 506 Town officials have ruined visual access at Breakwater and are in denial about it, not acknowledging important interests that have been harmed. What will they ruin next - Crosby/Linnell? 1/17/2016 9:48 PM 194 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 507 obvious need for shuttle services to there are ways to get to the beach many lots in July and Aug full 1/17/2016 8:14 PM 508 I think sometimes it is difficult to find parking but we are lucky to have so many beaches you can always go to another beach instead. Increasing parking might mean overcrowding on the beaches themselves. 1/17/2016 6:38 PM 509 Great idea to conduct this survey!1/17/2016 6:04 PM 510 benches along the beaches, for us older folks to sit and enjoy the scenery.1/17/2016 5:10 PM 511 I think a shuttle is a great idea! I'd like to see access to ponds as well.1/17/2016 4:49 PM 512 After 26 years of being a part-time resident (average 9 month/year), we've watched those smaller beaches, and especially Ellis Landing, whose immediate vicinity has large community living and are facing further expansion in and out of the neighborhood, deteriorate and be overburdened by population growth. A day sitting on the beach is not the only way to experience the beach so perhaps transportation and access should address and encourage other types beach enjoyment to prevent the eventual overcrowding and reduce the negative impact to the beach's environment. 1/17/2016 4:25 PM 513 I think there should be a Cape Cod Beach pass for Barnstable Full-time residents. It would be really great to use other town beaches! and not have to pay $15-$20 to park. 1/17/2016 4:05 PM 514 Brewster has gorgeous beaches and should be available to be enjoyed by more people.1/17/2016 3:56 PM 515 Trash pickup is very important to keeping beaches clean. Would like trails designated for dog walking.1/17/2016 3:43 PM 516 When people purchase beach parking stickers - the town has an obligation to disclose how many spaces are available - and how many stickers have been sold. It is almost a donation to the town! 1/17/2016 3:31 PM 517 Dog access should be a few weeks later in the spring (through mid-May), and few weeks earlier in the fall (mid- September). 1/17/2016 3:27 PM 518 I am very displeased with the dog recent revision limiting dogs on the beach. I fully understand an d agree with the limitations during "peak seasonal " use of July and August, but think that the current limitations well before and after these times are too restrictive. One of my neighbors noted that a council person who does not like dogs made this current restriction. It seems to be very selfish if this is really true and an abuse of her authority as a representative for Brewster residents. I know that dogs and humans have had mutually beneficial relationships for centuries. Bringing one's dog to the beach is a pleasure in general, often fosters new friendships as people stop and talk about their pets, and provides an opportunity to learn coexist in the real world of people and dogs for our children and also seniors who might not be able to care for a dog but enjoy meeting and petting a dog on the beach. In general I still use the beach and love Brewster even though I am a lifelong summer resident. My children and grandchild love Brewster, and the many opportunities to enjoy nature and the beauty of the area. Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion. 1/17/2016 2:15 PM 519 A shuttle service would be great. Utilizing existing even if more distant parking is far superior to building more parking lots and cutting down trees or destroying more natural areas 1/17/2016 2:03 PM 520 Think adding extra parking at Crosby Mansion a great ides. and using part of the park at Breakwater GREAT 1/17/2016 1:52 PM 521 Need more parking at Crosby. The States part of the beach is under used.1/17/2016 1:01 PM 522 People have asked to use our driveway when no parking was available at the beach.1/17/2016 12:53 PM 523 Would like to see the Brewster Museum use for parking the hours are limited plenty of,property and beach access.1/17/2016 12:05 PM 524 Beach is great, but limited parking is a real issue.1/17/2016 11:23 AM 525 Easy access to restrooms 1/17/2016 11:21 AM 526 We tried to park at Crosby and LInnell numerous times in the summer of 2015 and could not park, despite waiting considerable tome for a spot to open. We dont even try to go to Paines Creek during the day. The spaces which were eliminated at Crosby Mansion need to be replaced< 1/17/2016 10:13 AM 527 If shuttle could be provided during peak holiday weekends to start it would help. Also July 4 to mid August appear to be most congested 1/17/2016 9:01 AM 528 Be strict about pets on the beach especially the excrement!!1/17/2016 7:48 AM 529 Parking can be a bear! On the other hand, many of the landings are small and can only accommodate a small number of cars. More cars = more people= crowded beaches. If I wanted Nauset Beach, I would drive there! 1/17/2016 7:23 AM 530 I know this is a challenging issue and the problems are not easily solved. I hope the Town of Brewster. will use Land Bank tax money or Community Preservation funds to purchase land that adjoins our existing beaches. When our population triples in the summer, there isn't room for everyone who would like to go to the beach. People who come to Brewster are spending money which is excellent for our businesses and our town economy. If they can't access our beaches, our most beautiful and valuable resource, maybe they will rent in another town and spend their $$$$ there. Our problems involve economic as well as environmental issues. 1/17/2016 1:39 AM 195 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 531 It would be great if Brewster residents had some area of designated parking.1/16/2016 10:59 PM 532 I would like to go to Paines Creek but I don't due to no parking. Especially at low tide I prefer this beach.1/16/2016 9:41 PM 533 I would like to see a much higher parking fine initiated and more dog enforcement. Dogs ruin the beaches and chase the threatened and endangered birds. 1/16/2016 9:26 PM 534 I have been in Brewster almost 25 years and I am feeling sad how stressful it is to try using the Crosby beach. A few ideas. 1) We could use Nickerson parking 2) Crosby Mansion should be opened up even if people pay a couple dollars. 3) Put in parking attendants from 10-3 to manage the spaces. 1/16/2016 9:03 PM 535 The beaches are just being eaten away at. All it took was about 5 years for the house at 19 Muskrat Lane to lose its entire backyard of dunes and shrubbery and for the water to start destroying its foundation; the house was demolished recently. So first and foremost things need to be done to save as much ground as possible or else we won't even have beaches to visit. But we also need to realize that we could be making more money from our beaches...just look at how other towns operate and make a killing. 1/16/2016 8:52 PM 536 Increase parking at the beaches. At Crosby, you should bring back the parking at Crosby Mansion and not just placate the few residents with beach front properties. 1/16/2016 8:37 PM 537 MORE PARKING 1/16/2016 8:29 PM 538 beaches are very nice - clean, well maintained and not crowded. I do not observe a parking or access issue for the beaches I use. 1/16/2016 8:28 PM 539 Please inaugurate a shuttle service. The parking lots of the elementary schools would be good locations for a shuttle stop; likewise, the current Historial Society location and Drummer Boy Park. 1/16/2016 5:18 PM 540 The needs of the many should outweigh the wants of the wealthy few. If people can't get to the beaches when they're here on vacation, they won't come to Brewster and we'll lose all that revenue. We have no industry in town, so rely on tourist dollars to help offset tax increases on residents. If we lose the tourist dollars, then how will we pay for town service services? 1/16/2016 4:21 PM 541 It isn't apparent that there is a beach access problem except on a limited number of days in August. I'd urge the town not to do something drastic that would inconvenience the whole town to address this minor issue. 1/16/2016 3:56 PM 542 Put a parking lot in the lower level of the Crosby Mansion or at least put back the 40 spaces that were available in front of the mansion. 1/16/2016 3:30 PM 543 Creating parking lots near or at the beaches would remove the beauty and natural habitat of the area. We are in favor of leaving the parking as is ( pre 2015) and endorse a shuttle service if existing parking is maxed out. 1/16/2016 3:15 PM 544 Wing Island needn't be on this survey as there is already a nice sidewalk in place connecting it with Drummer Boy Park for parking access 1/16/2016 2:54 PM 545 While not coastal beaches, we wish Brewster and Harwich could come to some cooperative agreement as to the use of ALL beaches on Long Pond. We would love to be able to use the beach on Cahoon Road. 1/16/2016 2:35 PM 546 We need public transport and we need to encourage biking and walking. We should not pave more land to create parking. The Cape cannot accommodate more tourists at the expense of its natural resources. We will destroy everything that is treasured about Cape Cod! 1/16/2016 2:30 PM 547 Brewster is different than Orleans or Dennis. The beaches are smaller and quieter, and this is wonderful. That is why we bought a house in Brewster and why we are so happy there. 1/16/2016 1:57 PM 548 I feel it is fine the way it is.1/16/2016 12:57 PM 549 As a resident I would be happy to pay $35-$50 for a beach sticker if we had more amenities at the bay side beaches - guarding, rest rooms and more parking. 1/16/2016 12:57 PM 550 We're very grateful for the care and thought that goes into the ongoing upkeep, including this survey. Godbless.1/16/2016 12:46 PM 551 I think dogs should be allowed on the beach during certain, but limited hours during the summer season. And if they were to be allowed, I think there should be a waste receptacle in each parking area. 1/16/2016 12:37 PM 552 A more natural beach that is "undeveloped" is much preferred.1/16/2016 12:25 PM 553 the main problem is parking 1/16/2016 12:14 PM 554 free parking should begin at 4:00 pm, parking and dog regulations s/b enforced and smoking s/b prohibited 1/16/2016 12:03 PM 555 thank you for your survey and hard work 1/16/2016 11:58 AM 196 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 556 Use natural beach sand not that horrible road filler! If mother nature is going to take away some beach fronts there is not anything we can do as a permanent fix. Why hurt our sea creatures and the cape's natural beauthy with artificial means? 1/16/2016 11:55 AM 557 Would like place where you can sit in car to see bay, sunset,etc.1/16/2016 11:54 AM 558 The porta toilets should remain on the beaches thru Oct 15th each year. At least one beach should allow pets on the beach during the summer. Leashed of course. Impose heavey fine for not cleaning up. Allow citizens to report violations, with strict enforcement. 1/16/2016 11:48 AM 559 Pet peeve No tickets on cars without stickers in middle of the day 1/16/2016 11:45 AM 560 Should allow access with dogs after Labor Day 1/16/2016 11:37 AM 561 Need to ensure parking spaces or sat parking availible for the stickers sold. Bring back street parking.1/16/2016 11:37 AM 562 I think my comments sum up my opinion. In the summer, the population triples, both because of renters and family quests. And 90% of them want to go the beach 1/16/2016 11:36 AM 563 Access should be available to ALL those who live in Brewster, regardless of how far away from beaches.1/16/2016 11:35 AM 564 We use the Beaches in the summer time when family and friends visit. We mainly use the Beaches in the off seasons to watch the sunset and for walking on the beach 1/16/2016 11:33 AM 565 current work on Breakwater has made another Brewster beach virtually inaccessible to the elderly as well as eliminating the view.The same goes for the former work done on Paines Creek. 1/16/2016 11:14 AM 566 If the Town keeps changing the natural beachline it will cause erosion rather than prevent it.1/16/2016 11:13 AM 567 keep it like it is, please 1/16/2016 11:00 AM 568 Change the dog access rules to year round. Summer rules should be 5am to 7am and after 5pm daily. Increase fines for not picking up your dog waste to $50.00 per fine. 1/16/2016 10:59 AM 569 I think there needs to be a mix of simple beach accessibility for folks who use the beach and adequate parking for folks who simply want to drive to the beach and enjoy the view and/or sunset. Clear visibility so folks who are not able to walk to the beach from the car or even get out of the car can enjoy sunset and the view. 1/16/2016 10:58 AM 570 Not enough parking spots and too much sea grass. Would like a place you could drive out at low tide like Dennis 1/16/2016 10:49 AM 571 We would frequent Brewster beaches more if the traffic from the south shore to the cape were not so heavy in the summer. 1/16/2016 10:46 AM 572 Dismantle the jetties that interfere with the natural sand movement. Where's the beach at Ellis Landing at high?1/16/2016 10:38 AM 573 The shuttle system is preferred for summer visitor rather than making new parking lots adjacent to the beaches 1/16/2016 10:34 AM 574 Maintaining the ramp access to the beach, porta-john, and trash collection is extremely important. Posting of water quality and tides are also of value. Last summer an obvious visitor (with children) did not realize how fast the water comes in and needed help gathering her things and getting back to the beach safely. 1/16/2016 10:29 AM 575 Clean porta-potties/restrooms, both in shuttle pick- up areas and at beach. Enough parking for middle-of-the-summer, middle-of-the-day visitors. 1/16/2016 10:25 AM 576 hate private ownership of beaches.1/16/2016 10:12 AM 577 Town beaches should be available, accessible and FREE for ALL residents, including dog owners. We ALL pay taxes and should have equal access. Dog owners in this town are reduced to 2nd class citizens. Drummer Boy Park is now largely unused - what are real shame. 1/16/2016 10:06 AM 578 Beach walks with dogs are very popular yet the town provides NO trash recepticles off season for dog walkers to use. So, dog waste winds up on the beach or in the parking lot in doggie bags. Also, those of us on beach road would appreciate some thought to wind breaks. Winds during winter are particularly strong and often result in power outages. 1/16/2016 10:05 AM 579 Any public access paths should be openly documented and readily available to the entire public. Even those PUBLIC paths within what are considered private communities. If Brewster full or part time residents pay for road services, plowing etc. then public access to beaches in those areas should be available to the taxpaying PUBLIC. I would like to see a map of those paths made available and advertised to our citizens. 1/16/2016 8:39 AM 580 Why does the state own from Linnell to Skaket creek with no parking allowed in that area? I would suggest opening more parking between those 2 beaches with a dog beach near the creek on the old Hopkins property 1/16/2016 7:56 AM 581 Point of Rocks is quite frustrating. Very little public access even when you get to the sand. It is essentially a private beach at this point. And visitors (even though I live here) are made to feel quite unwelcome. 1/16/2016 7:09 AM 197 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 582 Parking is an issue. I am not concerned about 4th of July parking because that is to be expected but now it is just hard to get onto Crosby beach at any time. Especially with the confusion of being able to park at Crosby Mansion or not. 1/16/2016 6:00 AM 583 Limiting vehicles and dogs is important. Also sail-boarding, kit flying, and other intrusive activities should be regulated. There is a rather wonderful difference between the Dennis beach and the Brewster beach at the western edge of town.Brewster is very peaceful where Dennis has cars, dogs, noisy gatherings and such. 1/15/2016 11:42 PM 584 Would like to limit size of parking areas close to beach to preserve character of beaches, fewer cars & less debris; suggest remote parking areas & shuttle service like that used by National Park Service 1/15/2016 8:39 PM 585 parking-parking-parking 1/15/2016 8:29 PM 586 Need additional staff for the DPW for raking, the rack and garbage left by the by the inconsiderate citizens.1/15/2016 8:12 PM 587 Limit the amount of passes for non Brewster residents.1/15/2016 7:49 PM 588 I am a disabled veteran. My wife and I used to like visiting Breakwater beach and enjoying the great view from our Jeep, parked in one of the "disabled" spaces. This is no longer possible. No other beach affords the same parking possibility. Too bad. 1/15/2016 7:37 PM 589 The beaches in Brewster are special... they are not overrun, over-used, or commercial. I hope they stay that way. I am not in favor of increasing parking at any of the beaches. 1/15/2016 7:14 PM 590 Very disappointed with selectman,crosby residents, breakwater end run- undermining public interests 1/15/2016 6:52 PM 591 The Parking Lots need to be better maintained 1/15/2016 6:13 PM 592 There are too many people coming to the Cape and that fact, distasteful as it is, needs to be addressed. People pollution is real and must be looked at. 1/15/2016 6:05 PM 593 Brewster residents should not have to pay for sticker and that way if there is no parking it is not so big a deal.1/15/2016 5:58 PM 594 I moved to Brewster because it is quiet, non-commercial, and rural. If I wanted more development of this town I would have lived in Orleans. I hate to think of Brewster getting anywhere near developing into a Chatham or Orleans. It is unique as it is, should stay that way, and let the other towns get ruined by over building. I don't think Brewster should change just to make room for more tourist. I know they increase money made in Brewster but I think they come here BECAUSE it is not like Orleans, enjoy the quietness of Brewster, and we should stay as undeveloped as possible and that includes more parking spaces.....bad idea as it causes more problems than it is worth and I would rather pay higher taxes if need be to keep it rural. 1/15/2016 5:57 PM 595 Shuttle service would prevent the overcrowding of the roads and the parking lots around the beaches and open spots for people who have a problem accessing the beach due to health issues 1/15/2016 5:50 PM 596 Give it logical thought to fairness and making the experience pleasant for Brewster residents and paying visitors to Cape Cod. 1/15/2016 5:34 PM 597 We would like a better upkeep of the toilet facilities. They are a disgrace. They should be cleaned daily during the hot summer days. 1/15/2016 5:20 PM 598 It would be great if the town could indicate what exactly "private beach" means, notably what sort of access the public has to such beaches. Can beach goers walk on them? Swim? Fish? Sunbathe? play Frisbee? I think the ideal solution would be to require home owners who restrict or deny access to the beaches they claim as theirs to put up town- approved signs to authenticate those claims. Also, the town should crack down on beach-front home owners who deny access to the public if such access is easily be allowed. 1/15/2016 4:53 PM 599 I support expanding parking at the beaches as much as possible 1/15/2016 4:30 PM 600 Maintained parking lots, portable toilets 1/15/2016 4:28 PM 601 Year-round trash receptacles should be on EVERY beach, all the time, period.1/15/2016 4:27 PM 602 Please do not shuttle people in. If the lot is full, they will go somewhere else or walk/ride, and this limits overcrowding and human destruction of natural habitat. 1/15/2016 4:22 PM 603 side roads to beaches are all off 6a. How about a smaller sign on road sign indicating a beach access rd ?1/15/2016 4:13 PM 604 More parking, More beach 1/15/2016 4:12 PM 605 I would like to see that all parking is front-end only, rather than people backing into spaces. I would also like to see several spaces at each beach (if multiple spaces exist) dedicated to Brewster residents only - identifiable by a different color beach sticker. 1/15/2016 3:48 PM 198 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 606 I don't use the beaches that much in the summer. I like to walk on the beach in the off-season and, other than the impacts from storms and rising sea level, my access is not limited by parking or too many people 1/15/2016 3:34 PM 607 We love Crosby Landing and would hate to see too many parking spaces added. The talk of 275 additional spaces sounds ridiculous and would ruin the beach. It would be so crowded at high tide. If you must add parking spaces there, make it a reasonable number, not 275! 1/15/2016 3:31 PM 608 If one does not arrive early there is no parking at most Brewster beaches so I go early to walk or sit for an hour before the crowds show up. If I want a few hours at the beach in the early afternoon I drive from Brewster to a friend's in Dennis and we take her car to the W. Dennis beach. Although the bay expands from one end of Brewster to the other, private beaches leave precious little room for residents who do not live or own property right on the water. I've gotten to the point that I rather not bother going from bay beach to bay beach hoping for a parking space. It's a shame that when we have guests visiting we have to take them out of town to the beach. 1/15/2016 2:51 PM 609 toilet facilities 1/15/2016 2:38 PM 610 Brewster tax payers should have free access and priority parking. I have bought a sticker, drove 10 miles to the beach and had to drive to another beach to find parking and went home frustrated. I live closer to the Dennis beaches and they are much nicer, it makes more sense for me to buy a Dennis sticker than a Brewster sticker. 1/15/2016 2:26 PM 611 Remove Kayak Racks for busiest 7 weeks of the summer to free up parking spaces where needed.1/15/2016 2:16 PM 612 The beaches are important to those of us that are residents for two reasons: personal enjoyment and attracting visitors who patronize our businesses and bring energy and fun 1/15/2016 2:10 PM 613 Roads going to Linnell and Crosby beaches should be widened for walkers, bikes and cars. They are very unsafe 1/15/2016 1:59 PM 614 Dog access before 8am and afer 6pm 1/15/2016 1:57 PM 615 Use beaches little except for shellfishing.1/15/2016 1:35 PM 616 In our experience, they are accessible. What I would not want to see is for them to get overcrowded due to "drop offs."1/15/2016 1:32 PM 617 Listen to the results of the survey.1/15/2016 1:31 PM 618 I would suggest engaging every person who comes in for a Brewster beach parking pass, especially the week passes, and ask them their habits or have them take this survey. My guess is that everyone understands the deal: there isn't an overabundance of parking, so if you want to drive, go early or figure out some other way. This is a way of life in New England for anything that is worth visiting! 1/15/2016 1:30 PM 619 Widen Crosby Lane to make it safer for people walking or biking to the beach. Open the Crosby mansion parking lot (tennis courts) ASAP. Open Crosby mansion and grounds for tours more than once per month. 1/15/2016 1:27 PM 620 I would like it if bike riding were more safe on the main roads.the I do ride my bike a lot and if main roads had a path along side or a bike lane, it would encourage more people to walk or ride bikes to the beach. Lower speed limits also could help. 1/15/2016 1:17 PM 621 I was able to say everything that's been on my mind. I would love to help in this process in anyway to find the best solution for everyone 1/15/2016 1:11 PM 622 bathroom facilities are clean but difficult on sunny days - some type of roof screening might help 1/15/2016 1:10 PM 623 I would try to add more parking and more access points. Adding more parking makes it easier to go to the beach when you want to go, rather when you think that you can get parking. Adding more access points would better serve to spread people out along the beach front. Utilizing more of the beach front will make it less crowded. 1/15/2016 12:57 PM 624 People need to be better educated in regards to care of our beaches, wildlife and natural resources.1/15/2016 12:40 PM 625 As a resident of Brewster for the past 21 years, my family and I have noticed a change in parking at the beaches. It has been increasingly more difficult to find a parking space. I feel that too many day and weekly passes are sold and there is not enough parking spaces for Brewster residents. There should be limited day and weekly passes for non- residents. Hours of enforcement at the parking lots should be extended and more highly enforced. 1/15/2016 12:35 PM 626 recipical agreements with other towns near by 1/15/2016 12:33 PM 627 I love the Brewster beaches and the flats. I consider them one of Brester's hidden gems. That all said I do not have a problem sharing it with others as long as it is done in a proper manner. 1/15/2016 12:26 PM 628 The town of Brewster (Dos Not) Know how to run a beach Because the town Fathers Have there Heads in the sand And the new side walk IS the most Dangerous thing I have ever seen!!!! 1/15/2016 12:16 PM 629 Some reserved spaces for residents 1/15/2016 12:15 PM 630 I'm glad to know you are looking at these issues and soliciting public opinion.1/15/2016 12:07 PM 199 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 631 Coast Guard Beach is almost entirely shuttle service I believe, and still remains extremely popular although it is a large beach, showers, dressing rooms etc. Ocean Edge I think(?) brings beach goers to the bay via shuttle, so it works in other places. 1/15/2016 12:02 PM 632 Make it possible for visitors to park and lookout (unobstructed) at our beautiful Cape Cod Bay.1/15/2016 11:20 AM 633 Some parking where you can see the Bay from your car is desirable for people (particularly elderly) who want to go to the beach in winter. Keep this at Breakwater Landing, and perhaps explore parking with a view at some other point (improved Robbins Hill?) 1/15/2016 11:10 AM 634 see previous comment regarding more public information needed, ie. if a parking are is resident only-direction on where to proceed. 1/15/2016 11:09 AM 635 Please don't over manage the beaches. It is a short peak season, let things work themselves out. Don't over cater to the visitors. They will figure things out on their own. Don't make major changes. Thank you. 1/15/2016 11:02 AM 636 beach access should be limited if there is any environmental threat. Vacationers should be aware which beaches are threatened and which are not. 1/15/2016 11:00 AM 637 I would love for the town to consider allowing dogs on the beach early morning, like before 9 AM or even earlier, like some of the other beaches do. The beach is empty then and it's a great time to walk with your pet. 1/15/2016 10:59 AM 638 I have heard comments that Brewster beaches are becoming exclusively for those with ready access . .public parking has reduced access to other residents . .it would seem ALL taxpayers should have equal access . 1/15/2016 10:48 AM 639 Better sign posting of places where one can't park. I got a ticket once because there wasn't a visible no parking sign. The town kindly forgave the ticket, but I don't know if the signage was improved. 1/15/2016 10:24 AM 640 If a shuttle service is offered, you may need to consider a maximum beach occupancy allowed, before you shuttle tons of folks in to a small beach. 1/15/2016 10:20 AM 641 Can no longer leave sun fish on the beach 1/15/2016 10:02 AM 642 Again, thank you for all you are doing to make Brewster so great. I am sure any ideas I have are already being discussed. 1/15/2016 10:00 AM 643 At Point of Rocks, the parking is on the right side of the road now and it can be scary when we are leaving the beach. It is much harder to see when we are leaving. 1/15/2016 9:45 AM 644 Situation is not as dire as some say. During busiest part of season, one can time visits to beach and/or go to less popular beaches. We should not overreact by coming up with overly ambitious "solutions". It's important to keep things small scale and natural. 1/15/2016 9:36 AM 645 Ideally, adequate parking space at the beaches would the top priority.1/15/2016 9:03 AM 646 Very disappointed you are not even considering dog use here. It's a big problem. Why not designate one beach area (maybe Spruce Hill) if that's least used for dogs to run off season and short hours in season? Then leash only on other beaches? 1/15/2016 8:20 AM 647 Thanks for the opportunity to comment!1/15/2016 8:09 AM 648 Do not enlarge parking areas or put in buses to transport people or anything else, leave the small town cape cod feeling, summer is summer and short ".....""....... The most important thing to remember is that there are many places to go to the beach within a very short area, so if one parking area is full go to another beach. 1/15/2016 8:07 AM 649 Residents should have their own reserved parking. Shuttle the tourists back & forth.1/15/2016 8:05 AM 650 We are against all drastic measurements for redoing our beaches, nature has a way of taking care of things, the problem is we interfere too much 1/15/2016 7:56 AM 651 Leave it the way it is.1/15/2016 7:30 AM 652 If shuttle options are really necessary. it should be one beach. Leave the current nature of all the other beach accesses. 1/15/2016 7:00 AM 653 Real bathroom please 1/15/2016 6:52 AM 654 I think residents should be able to walk their dogs on the beaches before 9 AM as long as they pick up after their dogs (obviously). This is a form of exercise and of great satisfaction to both pet and owner and it is a shame that it has been taken away. You are assuming that all dog owners are irresponsible and this is just not the case. 1/15/2016 5:19 AM 655 Smoking should not be allowed on the beaches. The time for non-sticker parking should be made later in the day. Three p.m. is too early. Families with small children most likely prefer it after naptime, so, although they might come before lunch; otherwise, it is easy for them to avoid paying fees. 1/14/2016 11:11 PM 200 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 656 busses are not the answer. no one in their right minds , would spend the time to get stuff out of car into a bus coming whenever etc etc etc. Not worth the effort and angst . 1/14/2016 9:58 PM 657 Legality of Private Beach signs 1/14/2016 9:35 PM 658 Would like one beach that was dog friendly year round in Brewster 1/14/2016 9:05 PM 659 My experience has been excellent as a resident, however, I fear that losing beach adjacent parking and increasing visitor passes/beach crowds could significantly impact that experience. 1/14/2016 9:01 PM 660 It would be great to allow locals in the offseason to walk dogs without a leash. We do it all over cape cod and are quite accustomed to picking up the dogs mess, and also, picking up other trash. I have never been cited for it, and rarely do it, but in January, who cares? I agree no dogs during the season, even at night, because there are tourists and kids everywhere, food, etc...but offseason, we should be allowing our local population to let their dogs party on the beach! 1/14/2016 8:58 PM 661 unfortunate that so much of the beach property is private - not sure how someone can "own" a beach 1/14/2016 8:55 PM 662 The NPS runs their shuttle system well - though I haven't waited during the height of the summer season. Roads dedicated to shuttles (probably impossible to implement) would be ideal. 1/14/2016 8:44 PM 663 Too late now. The Town should have abided by the wishes of the family concerning Breakwater.1/14/2016 8:37 PM 664 Improved parking access is the most significant issue to being able to use the Brewster beaches 1/14/2016 8:18 PM 665 I think yearlong residents should be given extra consideration...or exempt from a shuttle.1/14/2016 8:18 PM 666 Shuttles would increase the overcrowding of beaches like Crosby.1/14/2016 8:07 PM 667 been going to Crosby/Linnell for 60 years.1/14/2016 7:59 PM 668 It is awesome 1/14/2016 7:52 PM 669 I just don't understand why the sand in the water is mucky when it's just down the beach from Mayflower and Bay view beach which when you go int water the sand is solid. 1/14/2016 7:49 PM 670 Do NOT allow using land for parking or other, if the land was donated for passive natural uses, not public tourist use 1/14/2016 7:48 PM 671 The Breakwater project was a disappointment. The family that donated the land did not intend for the land to be a parking lot and blocking the view of the water is very sad for people who can't get out of their cars. Think about the aging population in Brewster and try to make the beaches accessible to everyone. 1/14/2016 7:45 PM 672 I'll reiterate: Cut a connector from the Rail Trail parking lot to a new bike parking lot on the site of the old basketball courts. This would require an overpass or underpass on 6A, which is the major impediment. Funding for this overpass/underpass and planning/budgeting for it should be the #1 priority. 1/14/2016 7:38 PM 673 eliminate private beaches 1/14/2016 7:31 PM 674 Make the parking lot bigger. Big enough to fit all the beach stickers you sell 1/14/2016 7:20 PM 675 When lot is full a sign should be put out that states "lot full." This would alleviate congestion and turn arounds in already crowded parking lots. 1/14/2016 7:11 PM 676 A tiered pricing structure for beach stickers would be an opportunity to create revenue as well as allow improved access to residents/taxpayers. I understand the tourist trade is important but a tourist should not trump my access to the beach. There has to be a more equitable way to for everyone to enjoy the beaches. I really resent the fact that i lie here all year round, pay incredibly high taxes and have no access to the beach. 1/14/2016 7:08 PM 677 More quality parking needed. Town should not sell beach stickers in quantities that are unrealistic for the number of spaces available. 1/14/2016 7:06 PM 678 taxpayer/resident only parking.1/14/2016 6:56 PM 679 I wish there was more thought to helping year round residents some kind of pass to be able to park at the beach! We pay taxes and can't even enjoy the part of our town we love the most! 1/14/2016 6:53 PM 680 P0lice often do not come early enough to find illegal cars taking up parking places.1/14/2016 6:47 PM 681 The reason we chose Brewster is for the bay and the flats. Thanks for all you do to preserve this magnificent resource. Good luck with your plans! 1/14/2016 6:41 PM 682 I think it would be most efficient to develope the beach access Nickerson state park has with a big inland parking lot and shuttles going all the way to the campsites in Nickerson much like they do at the national seashore 1/14/2016 6:37 PM 683 Let's get the new proposed beach access going.1/14/2016 6:30 PM 201 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 684 In the summer there are so many people that walk from Tubman on Rt 124 to Breakwater Beach, there should be a sidewalks to make beach access safer. MORE PEOPLE WILL WALK. I was happy to see more sidewalks on 6A. Great planning that! I love them. So much more access to businesses, and much much safer. If there were more walking access to Brewster Beaches, I and so many summer visitors would walk. I am sure of it. I always get asked Can I walk to Breakwater from your house and I say yes but I would not recommend it because it is much too dangerous. So many people would walk or bike. C'mon Brewster join the 21st Century! 1/14/2016 5:38 PM 685 Access needs to be kept in line with beach capacity, which isn't much at high tide.1/14/2016 5:25 PM 686 More bike access would be good. Ban stone revetments they encourage beach erosion.1/14/2016 5:23 PM 687 I have the good fortune of living close to the beach...so I can get there...many Brewster residents cannot get to the beach...at any time...not just midday...even after 4:00pm parking and cars lined up...a nightmare. Tourists buy beach stickers and can't get there...they walk down the middle of Crosby Road with carriages, carts, kids,...no sidewalks so dangerous. I frequently go to Nauset Beach after 4:00pm...nice parking...bath house, boardwalks...benches...very inviting and relaxing. I may not purchase a beach sticker in the future. No need for it.Can't park! I'll go to Nauset after 4:00pm. 1/14/2016 5:20 PM 688 Beaches are one of Brewster's many jewels. Vitally important to keep them pristine. Also accessible to all.1/14/2016 5:18 PM 689 I would not want to pay for beach improvement while we under fund public education! That should be our top priority in fairness to our children and for the future of our country! 1/14/2016 5:14 PM 690 I don't want the town to use tax revenue to pay for shuttle service.1/14/2016 5:02 PM 691 The beaches are important to a lot of seniors as a gathering place for socialization, to view the bay and it's wildlife, to exercise (in the parking lot) or by walking on the beach. For these reasons, seniors probably use the beaches more off season than in-season. Traversing soft sand can be hard for many seniors, and it would be nice to have viewing areas andseating as well, if possible 1/14/2016 4:45 PM 692 I live near beaches. I greatly appreciated the change last year that stopped the street parking . I was often unable to get out or home and was concerned if rescue vehicles had to get down street. The downside was that many cars would be upset due to lack of parking and often turn around in my driveway or drive over my yard with no regard to others causing some different safety issues. It might help to have signs up that lots are filled like Dennis does at the end of access roads. 1/14/2016 4:34 PM 693 Please Consider: Lifeguards, lot attendants; beach sweeping 1/14/2016 4:27 PM 694 Wood be good to have separate disposal got trash and recycled cans & plastics 1/14/2016 4:26 PM 695 As a visitor to Cape Cod, these do not appear to be public beaches, but more a private beach for town residents. Presumably, they are not really advertised due to the small parking lots. I have been going to the Cape in the Brewster are for more than 30 years, and I have never heard of half of the places listed. 1/14/2016 4:23 PM 696 I like the beaches but the town needs to be more involved with services, maintenance - how about a food truck, ice cream stand, etc. 1/14/2016 4:16 PM 697 As Brewster has become a destination for many visitors and year-round residents, the beaches have become increasingly inaccessible in the summer. In the 43 yrs. we have lived here, it is apparent that the coast line and beach access needs to be a regional/county issue. Individual town initiatives are creating more challenges than solving them. 1/14/2016 4:01 PM 698 keep the parking limited and do not develop offsite parking or shuttle service. Beaches will become too crowded/commercialized and start to resemble other locations e.g.Oreleans 1/14/2016 4:00 PM 699 My personal experience, though limited, is good.1/14/2016 3:59 PM 700 parking is usually a problem. residents with season stickers should have first option before daily visitor stickers.1/14/2016 3:47 PM 701 "park and kayak" to Paine's creek would be interesting if it can be done 1/14/2016 3:33 PM 702 Parking and winter beach erosion seem to be the major issues. An additional lot at the Crosby Mansion could ease the parking problems at other beaches? And, while I am not a fan of shuttle busses maybe others don't mind. The seem to work at Coast Guard beach. But how are they funded? Who pays for the bus, the driver, the gas, etc. and how does it impact the beach road traffic (cars, bikes and walkers)? 1/14/2016 3:15 PM 703 A town yearly resident only beach. Other towns have this, sometimes multiple.1/14/2016 3:09 PM 704 Limited parking is the biggest issue. We strongly support shuttle service. Also would like to see, and participate in, regularly scheduled beach cleaning. 1/14/2016 3:04 PM 705 Brewster residents should have parking priority. I think the camp grounds should supply their visitors with a shuttle bus. 1/14/2016 2:54 PM 202 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 706 better access to fresh water ponds 1/14/2016 2:53 PM 707 residents pay enough taxes without being scalped for parking permit fees.1/14/2016 2:53 PM 708 More Parking and more Beach Access 1/14/2016 2:48 PM 709 parking should be attended 1/14/2016 2:37 PM 710 Were to park car to take bus. What would be the cost to the town for buses. Will cost of resident beach sticker go up. Stop free parking at beaches after 3PM and move to 5 or 7PM free parking. 1/14/2016 2:35 PM 711 Up the beach parking stickers to 50 dollars and create more parking spaces at all cost near the beach.... Find a way.... 1/14/2016 2:24 PM 712 Hey, how about real bathroom facilities???1/14/2016 2:05 PM 713 How would disables use a shuttle?1/14/2016 2:03 PM 714 Cars without parking permits;and no enforcement of the parking requirements 1/14/2016 1:53 PM 715 Our beautiful beaches are a gift--to us as well as to the birds and sea creatures who live there. Please don't cave to the people that can't think about anything else but themselves. I ride my horse and walk my dogs on the beach and I have NO PROBLEM staying off of the beach with my animals during certain times of the year, so other people shouldn't either. 1/14/2016 1:49 PM 716 Resident and Guests pick up after themselves. Parents need to parent 1/14/2016 1:45 PM 717 raise the daily and weekly rate - expand some parking locations give the people a brake when the park on the roads 1/14/2016 1:25 PM 718 I believe that the Selectmen, Dept. of Natural Resources (ConCom,etc.) does a good job managing beach issues. DPW might do a slightly better job with maintenance & timely cleanup. 1/14/2016 1:24 PM 719 Need porta potties at ALL the beaches 1/14/2016 1:03 PM 720 Restrict where possible private ownership of beach/dune areas thru zoning limits to building on dunes 1/14/2016 12:57 PM 721 we should expand public beaches and limit, were possible private domains 1/14/2016 12:43 PM 722 I would be strongly against shuttle service to any beach.1/14/2016 12:12 PM 723 Would like to see additional parking added to Breakwater, Linnell and Crosby!! We live very close to Linnell but there is no parking so we can never go there. Very frustrating. 1/14/2016 11:49 AM 724 public should have complete access to all coastal beaches with no beaches roped off. beach attendance has increased substantially over the years and abutters have become more restrictive. the result is an overcrowded condition. brewster has a large coastal beach only highly used in infinitely small areas. 1/14/2016 11:33 AM 725 We have not had any real issues with Mant's landing and that is our preferred beach 1/14/2016 11:06 AM 726 Shuttle to beaches would be OK with me. Don't add parking.1/14/2016 11:04 AM 727 If we want to go to a beach at peak time, we more often walk to a neighboring pond. (we're between Owl and Flax). We've discovered shade there too! Pretty sweet! 1/14/2016 10:57 AM 728 Towing of cars without permits would drive home the message. Additional trash receptacles.1/14/2016 10:45 AM 729 parking access 1/14/2016 10:40 AM 730 Besides the parking and crowding of the beach my experience has been very good.1/14/2016 10:00 AM 731 Convenience 1/14/2016 9:43 AM 732 Signs explaining where public access is legal in respect to owners of ocean front property, demarcation of high tide water line. 1/14/2016 9:29 AM 733 I feel the Cape is being over regulated along its coastline in general. More fees and rules and less access. Please take this opportunity to let the public have as much low cost access as possible while still being mindful of the vibe of Brewster overall. This place is mellow. I have traveled all over the world and one thing I have found is you have to respect the size and shape of the landscape. Careful here not to over do it marketing this place as the "place to be" to access the beach. Local people need to have some peace and relaxation when they go there, not just wait in line at a shuttle parking lot only to find when they do arrive at the beach there is no where to sit. Improving access is great but careful not to ruin a good thing with to much emphasis on packing it in. 1/14/2016 9:20 AM 203 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 734 1. Increase daily weekly passes price 2. Post parking ticket price and make it high enough to discourage folks from not buying a pass. 3. Enforce the parking rules with aggressive ticketing 4. Be more vigilant in trash and fires being set on beach....enforce rules ....people bringing wheel barrels of firewood in is ridiculous. If you are going to allow fires then folks need to clean up or restrict to certain section of the beach. I am more than willing to serve or be part of community committee on this important matter. 1/14/2016 9:01 AM 735 something must be done to save our beaches/land. so much beach front has been lost over just the last 3 years.1/14/2016 8:51 AM 736 again, strongly disagree with providing shuttle access to the public beaches 1/14/2016 6:10 AM 737 I don't think the investment in a shuttle service is worth the cost. I do think a satellite lot that is within 1/2 mile would be worth it if the cost to town were reasonable. 1/14/2016 5:58 AM 738 We have not been pleased with the limited parking at Paines Creek. We feel it was a self-serving decision designed to benefit only the residents living near the beach and that it was made at the expense of the broader Brewster populous. 1/13/2016 10:26 PM 739 Breakwater construction is ugly, especially the new parking lot. I feel for those residents behind the new lot who now have the parking as a backyard view instead of conservation land. It used to look more natural and that was the beauty of it. Not anymore. However, I would be in favor of a plan to build another parking site in between Linnell and Crosby. Hidden but there with a path to the beach. 1/13/2016 9:58 PM 740 Parking is just bad. I think any residential property adjacent to one of the beaches should be purched and made into parking. Better bike racks. Will be year round resident as of July 1 2016 1/13/2016 9:46 PM 741 I think the town was wrong in forcing this vote and not having adequate town resident participation. Development of further lots will just worsen conditions, increase taxpayer burden, and destroy the natural beauty of the town. Consider limiting the number of beach passes to non-residents per season if you want to limit congestion. Or will that not provide enough extra cash for the town to waste?? 1/13/2016 9:13 PM 742 We should consider permitted lot parking for residents with shuttles, expansion lots, etc. available to non-residents. Non-residents could have access to permitted lots after noon. 1/13/2016 8:32 PM 743 Can the town sublet parking at properties near the beaches? Make some beaches available to full time residents only.1/13/2016 8:27 PM 744 Could some of the bigger parking lots have a resident only section? Could some or one beach be designated for residents only? 1/13/2016 8:15 PM 745 There should be a residents only beach with ample parking.1/13/2016 8:04 PM 746 Penalties for non sticker holders are too low. $30 is like a single day fee at other places so some may chose to ignore the penalty I guess 1/13/2016 7:37 PM 747 Please don't bring in a ton of people. It's a small beach and can't really support more people.1/13/2016 7:27 PM 748 The shuttle system for the National Seashore works great and is a good idea for Brewster. I would never want more parking spaces or more cars at the beach. 1/13/2016 7:07 PM 749 Beaches should be able to accommodate all visitors, not just the ones within a short distance. More parking at the Crosby mansion and breakwater beach should be established! 1/13/2016 6:59 PM 750 It is fine the way it is.1/13/2016 6:00 PM 751 I live close to the beach so it is easy for me to access. People who do not live near the beach should also have easy access especially if they are residents . 1/13/2016 5:50 PM 752 More parking 1/13/2016 5:40 PM 753 too many cars...everywhere 1/13/2016 5:35 PM 754 we aminlyvist of season 1/13/2016 4:49 PM 755 I find many cars at Saints Landing without beach stickers, I once overheard a visitor say why buy a daily ticket when the fee for no ticket is worth the charge from the town, maybe consider raising the daily and weekly fees for visitors. 1/13/2016 4:47 PM 756 This survey probably has something to do with that "gem" of a park that excited so much controversy this summer. I don't want to see more parking lots, but there are repairs needed at the beaches. 1/13/2016 4:46 PM 757 My two biggest concerns are that we not take away more green space for parking lots and that some consideration be given to allowing dogs onto beaches - or, at least, a single specific beach - during restricted hours; alternatively I'd like to at least see current, overly long restrictions be returned to the old Memorial Day to Labor Day rules. 1/13/2016 4:38 PM 758 If over crowding is becoming a problem, taxpayers should be given priority stickers. Or have some beaches reserved for taxpayers only. I realize this may limit revenues. 1/13/2016 4:14 PM 204 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 759 There seems to be plenty of space at Crosby and Mant's Landing to add extra parking lots. The beaches are long but only seems to be used near the lots. If there were more lots more people could go and there wouldn't be overcrowding because there is plenty of space. 1/13/2016 3:59 PM 760 When rebuilding beaches from erosion the quality of sand matters a lot. Residents need a few resident only parking beaches. If you want to give shuttles to weekenders or those down for a week that's fine, but for those of us living in Brewster all summer it's not a reasonable solution. Not to mention that if residents can't get to the beach it will negatively impact housing prices at some point. For example, one of the main reasons we moved away from Eastham was lack of easy beach access. 1/13/2016 3:33 PM 761 Some of Brewster beaches already seem over crowded when just parking is full. This makes these beaches less desirable. What is nice about some spots is the lack of crowding... Offering shuttle experiences my change this and the overall experience many love about these spots. 1/13/2016 2:56 PM 762 My car was blocked in at Saint's Landing beach because people parked illegally (July 4th weekend). Please paint parking spaces and don't let people park outside them. 1/13/2016 2:37 PM 763 We love Brewster beaches. We have been visiting for 25 years. Our children cannot imagine a summer without visiting Brewster! 1/13/2016 1:35 PM 764 It would be great if you could walk your dogs on the beach before 8am and after 7pm in the summer + there were poo bags + receptacles at every beach 1/13/2016 12:32 PM 765 My mother is in her 90's, no longer going to be on the beach. She has in the past always had joy in being able to drive to breakwater, and look across the bay, see the monument etc. this is now much more difficult. Remember that many folks enjoy the view of the beach from the car, not needing or able to get on the beach. This is part of life living in Brewster. 1/13/2016 12:08 PM 766 Manage DEEP SAND at walkway to Crosby Beach . Was fine with board walk with ropes going through it Was not old Where is it stored Fix it Use it 1/13/2016 11:37 AM 767 As a Brewster resident, I pay to go to Dennis beaches as the parking is good if you get there early.1/13/2016 10:46 AM 768 The Brewster beaches I've used over the last 35 years have been natural and quiet, and I realize that it is our civic responsibility to maintain them for next generations. I wish there were a more racially diverse resident and seasonal population enjoying them. 1/13/2016 8:47 AM 769 1. Coastal development should be sharply curtailed and personally owned beach front property should not be protected at town expense. 2. Homeowners on beach fronts and on beach access roads should understand that the public access comes first before individual owner preferences. 3 The town should acquire property to make parking available for beach access. 4 As property comes available (!) the town should buy property to expand beaches. Spruce Hill was an excellent example. 1/13/2016 7:56 AM 770 What access? I summer ? Oh that's right, there isn't any...........1/12/2016 8:39 PM 771 1.There should be an agreement with parking at Crosby mansion, particularly on weekends, if possible, and if parking is still an option. 2. If parking is a major problem, parking areas could be transformed in a way that families would get to the beach by car, everyone would get out except for the driver, the beach equipment would be dropped off and then the driver would go to a parking lot ( Town offices? schools? ) where a shuttle would take him or her back to the beach. The town would ask for parking fees to take the shuttle instead of parking fees at the beach, keeping free access itself. 3. What about emergencies and first aid? 1/12/2016 8:20 PM 772 Calm down about dogs. Put signs up that dog owners and visitors without dogs must clean up after waste 1/12/2016 7:57 PM 773 You're on the right track - we have to figure the best way to make our beaches more accessible to both residents and summer visitors. 1/12/2016 7:42 PM 774 I am in favor of additional parking where it makes sense to the Town.1/12/2016 2:41 PM 775 Some of the sand build-up at certain beaches has decreased the foot print of the parking lot, making it difficult to back in and out. It would be nice to extend the kayak racks to other Town landings besides Mants and Paines Creek. Have more beach patrols checking for parking stickers. I often see cars with no stickers at the beach taking spaces. 1/12/2016 12:51 PM 776 trash on the beaches is not picked up at all. trash containers are always full. toilets are heavily used.1/12/2016 11:42 AM 777 As a full time resident, I would like to see the trash removal stepped up. there is nothing worse then seeing overflowing trash cans. Parking needs to be increased if it doesn't impact the quality of the water, beach area or access. 1/12/2016 10:38 AM 778 Improving handicap access and handicap parking especially.1/12/2016 10:15 AM 779 Parking situation seriously limits access during prime hours in July and August 1/12/2016 10:11 AM 205 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 780 Please leave them the way they are.1/12/2016 10:08 AM 781 One idea is not to do what was done with the National Seashore. 40 mi of nearly empty beaches, a handful of full parking lots, some available only to town residents. 1/12/2016 8:59 AM 782 Do not wish to see any extra parking near the beach. That would ruin the view and ecosystem. Shuttle parking should be behind old town hall or current town hall. 1/12/2016 6:28 AM 783 The trash barrels need to stay year round. People are out and about. They need a place to put the poop bags! I've always felt like locals don't matter! Off season is our time to enjoy the beaches! 1/11/2016 10:19 PM 784 Obviously more parking is key. The beaches are fantastic. Parking is bad. Land between Linnell and Crosby should be somehow somehow. Thanks for all you do. 1/11/2016 10:01 PM 785 Enlarge parking lot. Open up the area between Linnel and Crosby with access to the beach with more parking 1/11/2016 9:57 PM 786 Contact local neighborhood associations close to beaches to see if they would allow beach goers to park there, shuttle over, for a donation to the association 1/11/2016 8:59 PM 787 Connect the rail trail to the beaches. Build the big lot at Crosby to make this a destination beach (like Mayflower or Coast Guard). Make them more dog friendly. 1/11/2016 8:07 PM 788 My opinion is that Brewster should pursue paved, safe bike paths to the beaches with satellite parking if more parking is needed. A safe drop-off spot at the beach is also probably needed for beach chairs and umbrellas. Please dont change the character of this place - it's very very special! 1/11/2016 8:07 PM 789 Our Conservation areas must be kept pristine for the protection of our environment.1/11/2016 7:48 PM 790 Please communicate WITH your constituents.1/11/2016 4:52 PM 791 please provide more parking 1/11/2016 4:49 PM 792 consider hiring a gate guard to crosby, linnell, breakwater so if someone does not have a sticker theu can stay if they pay otherwise a person with a sticker would be able to stay. instead of non-paying people staying all day 1/11/2016 4:38 PM 793 Wouldn't using shuttles lead to overcrowding?1/11/2016 4:13 PM 794 I think that we should use metered parking at the beaches and forgo the visitor beach stickers. 1 beach sticker per resident household and meters for non-residents. I see this work in Provincetown and Savannah GA. 1/11/2016 4:12 PM 795 It is not acceptable to charge beach permit fees even resident fees and hope that the numbers if users will balance themselves out. A plan for more parking is essential and we can't let the old guard decide that change can't happen. This is s huge problem in Brewster on many land issues. Thank you 1/11/2016 3:41 PM 796 Please widen the clamming areas in the summer.1/11/2016 3:24 PM 797 Love the ability to sit in the car and see the beach/water in the evenings at Breakwater.1/11/2016 3:16 PM 798 I really wish Brewster would team up with a town that has ocean-side beaches so that both could have Bay-side and ocean-side options. The bay is just awful at low tide, and weather conditions would not be so much a factor if we could choose between ocean and bay. That is my most important wish. 1/11/2016 2:12 PM 799 Special parking for residents. More frequent cleaning of porta potties and trash pick up.1/11/2016 1:58 PM 800 Thumbs up for the shellfishing program and the kayak parking program.1/11/2016 1:31 PM 801 We need to find a way to expand Wings Island and Spruce Hill, for more beach access 1/11/2016 1:22 PM 802 In order to keep from paving paradise, a shuttle is the obvious solution 1/11/2016 1:10 PM 803 It's very enjoyable now and owning a home "north of 6a" transportation is not a big issue for me 1/11/2016 1:10 PM 804 Do NOT build more parking spaces in the current beach parking lots as that erodes the areas of habitat and natural beauty, while increasing car traffic in these areas that share the space with residents. A shuttle service centered at the new grammar school on Main Street and/or the Nickerson Lot seem like the most logical spots from a space and logistical standpoint. 1/11/2016 1:02 PM 805 Not in favor of creating any additional parking. Year-rounders know to visit when parking spaces are typically available.1/11/2016 12:53 PM 806 We need a salt water boat ramp in Brewster!!!1/11/2016 12:52 PM 807 Even for a resident parking is an issue. Lots are just not big enough.1/11/2016 12:48 PM 808 Porta potties should be cleaned daily during season!1/11/2016 12:39 PM 206 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 46.18%839 53.82%978 Q21 Are you? Answered: 1,817 Skipped: 243 Total 1,817 Male Female 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Male Female 207 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 52.92%971 44.96%825 2.13%39 Q22 Are you? Answered: 1,835 Skipped: 225 Total 1,835 Year Round Resident Part-time Resident Visitor 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Year Round Resident Part-time Resident Visitor 208 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 0.22%4 0.72%13 4.35%79 7.33%133 25.29%459 37.85%687 19.23%349 5.01%91 Q23 What age group do you fall within? Answered: 1,815 Skipped: 245 Total 1,815 Teenager 20 - 29 yrs 30 - 39 yrs 40 - 49 yrs 50 - 59 yrs 60 - 69 yrs 70 - 79 yrs Over 80 yrs 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Teenager 20 - 29 yrs 30 - 39 yrs 40 - 49 yrs 50 - 59 yrs 60 - 69 yrs 70 - 79 yrs Over 80 yrs 209 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 36.57%663 6.18%112 11.03%200 0.33%6 41.97%761 1.21%22 2.70%49 Q24 What is your employment status? Answered: 1,813 Skipped: 247 Total 1,813 #Comment Date 1 Employed in Connecticut 2/26/2016 6:50 PM 2 Stay at home mom 2/24/2016 12:01 AM 3 My boyfriend and i hold 2 jobs each just to be able to afford to live here. The beaches are the ONLY reason we stay. Take those away they'll be no reason to stay. 2/23/2016 4:10 PM 4 Self- employed 2/23/2016 9:26 AM 5 I am a teacher, and have the summers off.2/21/2016 12:24 PM 6 Wife agrees with answers 2/19/2016 9:48 AM 7 Have 5 grown children and 11 grandchildren between 5 and 18 2/15/2016 3:51 PM 8 but an active volunteer 2/13/2016 9:04 AM Employed (full time) Employed (seasonal/pa... Self employed Student Retired Unemployed Prefer not to answer 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses Employed (full time) Employed (seasonal/part-time) Self employed Student Retired Unemployed Prefer not to answer 210 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 9 these comments include the opinion of my spouse 2/12/2016 2:25 PM 10 Grandparent and want to share the joy of the Cape with them.2/10/2016 2:53 PM 11 Hopefully, there will be beaches and parking for all.2/10/2016 2:23 PM 12 Environmental Risk Assessment - Marine Biologist 2/9/2016 12:02 PM 13 I am a volunteer at Crosby Mansion.2/8/2016 12:11 PM 14 I am a landowner & taxpayer - that is what is important 2/7/2016 9:31 AM 15 I have many family members visiting in the summer and accessibility to the beaches has become a real problem and gets worse each year. 2/6/2016 8:43 PM 16 Retiring this spring 2/5/2016 9:51 PM 17 semi-tired physician 2/5/2016 12:56 PM 18 My current employment status is not in this list. However, I have always been employed full-time.2/4/2016 2:10 PM 19 Semi retired. Full time for half f the year.2/3/2016 6:51 PM 20 Semi retired working part time.1/30/2016 4:41 PM 21 I am a health care professional but also have a Masters in Environmental Science 1/30/2016 8:21 AM 22 Regarding Question #25, while our children are grown, they do visit and bring our grandchildren...so the numbe of children in the houshold is a variable thing, in our case from 0-7. 1/28/2016 2:17 PM 23 Children & grandchildren visit 1/28/2016 11:37 AM 24 Flexible schedule 1/27/2016 11:43 PM 25 my wife and I filled this out together so give credit for feemale also please 1/27/2016 10:32 AM 26 Volunteer 1/26/2016 5:15 PM 27 My wife and I will retire sometime during the next 2 years and hope to become full time Brewster residents.1/26/2016 11:56 AM 28 make pottery from tidal flat ripples 8' monolith in towntown Hyannis 1/24/2016 7:48 PM 29 spring and fall brewster/cape is fine. season is too crowded 1/24/2016 12:14 PM 30 None of your business 1/24/2016 11:03 AM 31 part time resident, but pay fu taxes for services I do not avail of 1/23/2016 9:27 PM 32 Relatives, grandchildren and friends visit a lot in summer.1/23/2016 5:27 PM 33 Fixed income and cannot afford tax increases yearly.1/23/2016 3:46 PM 34 active and physically fit 1/23/2016 1:14 PM 35 will retire soon and be full time resident 1/23/2016 12:54 PM 36 We live in Brewster all summer, and into the fall.1/22/2016 7:31 AM 37 I am very active. I swim a mile a day , walk, bike etc 1/21/2016 4:38 PM 38 I am also a graduate student 1/21/2016 2:56 PM 39 writer and retired teacher 1/21/2016 1:43 PM 40 The number of children we have in the house varies greatly durin the summer fr 1 to as many as six 1/21/2016 1:24 PM 41 I retire next year and my partner is already retired 1/21/2016 10:56 AM 42 Although there are only 2 of us living in our household, we have a large extended family which visits.1/21/2016 10:09 AM 43 PLAN TO RETIRE TO THE CAPE 1/19/2016 5:17 PM 44 the below question is a problematic one. All our kids are grown, but there are 4 of them, with 4 partners and 4 grand kids (so far) who visit often over the summer. 1/19/2016 10:16 AM 45 Lifetime resident of Brewster 1/18/2016 7:37 PM 46 I grew up in Brewster - Long term resident 1/18/2016 2:54 PM 47 How is that question relevant to this survey?1/18/2016 1:20 PM 211 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 48 no of children varies with school vacations, etc.1/18/2016 1:03 PM 49 Teacher 1/17/2016 4:50 PM 50 Five children and their families visit all through the summer 1/17/2016 1:55 PM 51 year round residents have kettle beach access in summer when the tourists take over 1/16/2016 4:13 PM 52 This is not germaine 1/16/2016 10:07 AM 53 school year, summers off 1/15/2016 11:07 PM 54 As a wedding minister I know that people come here from all around the world to get married! Last year I married couples from Ireland, Turkey, France and England! Not to mention 75% of my couples are from out of state. 1/15/2016 5:53 PM 55 retired PRES/CEO of VNA & HOSPICE, now artist.#23 stuoid, from may - oct and then for nov- jan have gtandsones daughters, husbands etc etc. and ,, cousins form UK 1/14/2016 10:02 PM 56 aren't we all?1/14/2016 8:45 PM 57 I work from home, so can work also from Brewster.1/14/2016 7:39 PM 58 Nauset Schools 1/14/2016 6:53 PM 59 Per dime nurse 1/13/2016 5:52 PM 60 Grew up in Brewster. Not a visitor, not part time, not a resident per se.1/13/2016 12:10 PM 61 Stay at home mom 1/11/2016 9:00 PM 62 We have 2 guest houses in Brewster that we rent out seasonally.1/11/2016 1:32 PM 212 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey 63.24%1,125 8.54%152 16.81%299 7.14%127 2.02%36 1.01%18 1.24%22 Q25 How many children are in your household? Answered: 1,779 Skipped: 281 Total 1,779 0 1 2 3 4 5 More than 5 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Answer Choices Responses 0 1 2 3 4 5 More than 5 213 / 228 Town of Brewster Coastal Beach Access Survey