Dennis, Massachusetts:
(Derived from state and town sources)
Dennis, named an All American Town in 1978, combines its traditional New England heritage with modern day conveniences. The villages of East Dennis, Dennis and South Dennis feature scenic historic districts hailing back to whaling days, while tranquil tree-lined streets meander through Dennisport and West Dennis. Sixteen inviting beaches lie on the warm waters of Nantucket Sound to the south and on the crisp refreshing waters of Cape Cod Bay to the north. Numerous recreation trails offer healthful relaxation, and well developed business districts throughout the villages provide ample goods and services. Residents of Dennis feel a sense of pride in their home by the sea. The quiet little town, incorporated in 1793, was named for Josiah Dennis, a favorite minister. The town was involved in the maritime activities of the 1800's and was full of the amazing tales of clipper ship adventures. As the twentieth century approached and the glory days of sea captains faded, Dennis residents turned to commercial fishing and land-based industries. Dennis comes into its own during the summer months, with special events every week. Home to the nation's oldest summer theater, the Cape Playhouse, Dennis offers varied summer activities, arts and craft shows, concerts on the village green and Dennis Festival Days, held in August, which celebrate the friendly heritage of this All American New England town.

Click photo to expand

Swan River

Scargo Lake & Bayside

Sesuit Harbor

Dennis at a glance ...

Population (year round)	Tax rates (2000)	Map (of Dennis)	Town Hall (phone #)
12,646	$8.64	Click Here	(508) 394-8300

Location
Eastern Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. Bordered by Cape Cod Bay on the north, Brewster and Harwich on the east, Nantucket Sound on the south, and Yarmouth on the west. Dennis is 76 miles southeast of Boston and 260 miles from New York City.

Transportation

Cape Cod Area Transit Information Line :
An automated line for information on bus and steamship schedules, and fares. (508) 771-6191

Cape Cod Airports:

Bus and Trolley service:

• Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (Seasonal trolley service in Cape towns) 1-800-352-7155
• B-Bus Service (ride by appointment serving the entire Cape) 1-800-352-7155
• Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway (with routes , Plymouth, Brockton, Plymouth, Hyannis, Provincetown, Boston & Logan Airport) 508-746-0378

Ferry Service:

• Hy-Line (Hyannis, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard) 508-778-2600
• Island Queen (Falmouth and Martha's Vineyard) 508-548-4800
• Steamship Authority (Woods Hole and Martha's Vineyard; Hyannis and Nantucket, passenger and automobiles). 508-477-8600

Railroad

• Cape Cod Central Railroad (scenic and excursion) 508-771- 3800

Public Schools

• Supt.of Schools: 508-398-7605
• Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School: 508-398-7630
• Ezra Baker: 508-398-7690
• John Simpkins: 508-398-7680
• Marquerite E Small: 508-778-7975
• Mattacheese Middle School: 508-778-7979
• Nathaniel H Wixon: 508-398-7697
• South Yarmouth School: 508-398-7685
• Station Ave. Elementary: 508-760-5600

• LIBRARY DEPT.: 508-760-6219
• Chase Library, W. Harwich 432-2610
• Dennis Memorial Library, Dennis 385-2255
• Jacob Sears Memorial Library, E. Dennis 385-8151
• South Dennis Free Public Library, So. Dennis 394-8954
• West Dennis Public Library, W. Dennis 398-2050

Recreational Facilities

• Dennis Highlands (175 acres) golf
• Dennis Pines Golf Course (162 acres) golf
• Crowes Pasture Conservation (131 acres) hiking, hunting, nature observing, salt water swimming, four wheeling, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature observing, salt water swimming, walking/jogging
• Charles Davis Beach (98 acres) salt water swimming, walking/jogging
• Fresh Pond Conservation Area (87 acres) boating-non motor, fresh water fishing, hiking, nature observing, picnicking, walking/jogging
• Crowes Pasture Conservation Area (85 acres) hiking, hunting, nature observing, salt water swimming
• Flax Pond (71 acres) boating-non motor, fresh water swimming, horseback riding, hunting, ice skating, nature observing, walking/jogging
• Chapin Memorial Beach (64 acres) atv motoring, bicycling, four wheeling, hiking, horseback riding, nature observing, picnicking, salt water swimming, walking/jogging
• Beaches for information on some great Cape Cod beaches click HERE
• Golf for information on Cape Cod golf courses click HERE

Health Facilities

• Hospitals - None (closest is Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis 775-1800)
• Long Term Care - Eagle Pond Nursing Home
• Hospices - Hospice VNA Center & Outer Cape

Places of Worship

• Cape Cod Pentecostal Assembly, Dennisport
• Church of the Nazarene, So. Dennis
• Community Church, W. Dennis
• Congregational Church, So. Dennis
• Dennis Union Church (United Church of Christ), Rte. 6A, Dennis
• East Dennis Community Church, E. Dennis
• Mid-Cape Assembly of God, Dennisport
• New Christian Life Center, Dennisport
• Our Lady of the Annunciation, Dennisport
• Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Dennisport
• United Methodist Church, E. Dennis

Want info on other Cape Cod towns?
[Barnstable]  [Bourne]  [Brewster]   [Chatham]  [Dennis]   [Eastham]  [Falmouth]  [Harwich]  [Mashpee]   [Martha's Vineyard]   [Nantucket]  [Orleans]   [Provincetown]   [Sandwich]  [Truro]  [Wellfleet]  [Yarmouth]    

top

Published and maintained by Cape Cod Web

*Sources include; Comm of Massachusetts, including the Dept. of Education, Department of Environment Management, and Dept.of Public Health. Information is deemed accurate but is not guaranteed.