North Shore Splash Pads, Pools and Beaches Guide

80 High Street

Lake Gardner includes a small, beautiful beach and trails that run along the lake to Battis Farm. It's a wonderful spot for families to spend a summer day, to go canoeing or kayaking, or go fishing.

This large, beautiful, sandy beach features acres of open, grass fields and one of the city’s most popular children’s play structures.  During the summer months, bathrooms are available.

Limited, free public parking available for both residents as well as non residents.  On-street parking available.

O’Bear Park and beach offers plenty of parking, a playground, baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, a pavillion and seasonal bathrooms.

One of two fantastic beaches located at Lynch Park in Beverly, you can enjoy unencumbered views of the Atlantic while catching some rays or enjoying a wintery walk.

Public bathrooms are available to the public during the summer months.  Free parking is available for all residents with proof of residency.  Nonresidents must pay for admittance during seasonal months.

There is also a seasonal snack stand available in the park.

The larger of the two beaches located at Lynch Park, come and enjoy the seasonally opened snack bar, bathrooms and Rose Garden.

Free parking is available for residents.  Non residents must pay from Memorial Day through Labor Day

With dramatic ocean views and rich local history, Independence Park and it’s accompanying beach serve as a perfect place to relax, swim and enjoy a picnic.

On street parking for both residents as well as non residents.

Brackenbury Lane

Open year round and conveniently located in Danvers, Massachusetts, Water Park of New England provides everything you need for an adventure filled day. There are plenty of slides and attractions to keep the good times rolling all day. For tons of fun, there’s the Dip-In Theater and Parrot’s Perch Play Area. These include jungle gyms, water cannons, kiddie slides, and water-dumping buckets.

Atlantic St

Gloucester MA 01930

Great tide pools for kids. At low tide, the beach extends out for hundreds of yards and a long sandbar is exposed, making for a great place to walk. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. See parking information and beach regulations.

🏖 Good Harbor Beach

99 Thatcher Rd

Gloucester MA 01930

Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. See beach parking rates and regulations.

Washington St.

This small, quiet beach has been enjoyed by families for many years. This is a great beach to bring small children due to the small confines of the beach. Parking is limited and restricted to vehicles with a resident beach sticker

This is a great place to spend the day as you can sit and observe the activities on the Harbor, have a picnic or cookout, play games in the park, or just relax with a good book. Restrooms are located nearby in the park

This beach is located on the eastern end of Stacy Boulevard, a very short walk from the center of the city and Fort Point". Parking is very limited and there are no restrooms. Porta–Potties are available a short distance away on the boulevard. Alcohol is prohibited and the beach is not guarded.

Pavilion Beach is also the home of the famous Greasy Pole Challenge and a blessing of the fleet held during the world-renowned St. Peter’s Fiesta celebrated each June to honor the patron saint of fishermen.

Parker River Wildlife Refuge Rd

Beach with restrooms.

Large beach, bathhouse, refreshment stand, walking trails. Lifeguards on duty.  As of June 7, timed entry passes are required.

🏖 Pavillion Beach

Little Neck Rd.

This beach has access for beach goers and great views.  It is located near Great Neck Park.

***The parking lot area and roads near Pavilion Beach are resident parking only.

Harbor St.

West Manchester Beach is a small beach situated on Harbor Street. There are just two parking spots at the beach that are limited to Manchester residents only. There are no restrooms or other amenities on the property.

119 Beach St

Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

Magnolia Beach is a small beach on Manchester town property but is only accessible through the neighboring city of Gloucester. A Gloucester parking permit is required for street parking. There are no amenities at the beach.

Northern Boulevard

Three beaches to choose from, with different amenities and parking options.

The beach is on the smaller side but still offers ample space to set up your beach towel and chairs and take some time to relax. It is also a great spot to bring the kids. They can find a nice variety of seashells, climb on the rocks, and hunt for some aquatic treasures in the tide pools.

Penzance Rd.

Pebbles and stones cover this beach; however, they are not rough and jagged, but smooth and rounded as a result of the constant tidal motion. Sunbathe long enough and you just might see a diver in pursuit of an ocean atmosphere or a friendly seal playing in the waves.

Visit here and you will see great views as a bonus to its sand and surf, and is close to the downtown shopping area. Back Beach is a renowned scuba diver’s destination.

Old Garden Road

The small beach is a combination of sand and rocks and has a grassy park adjacent to it where you can relax at the picnic tables or enjoy the scenery from the benches.

🏖 Salisbury Beach State Reservation

State Reservation Rd

Salisbury MA 01952

Swimming, boat launch, picnic area, restrooms, playground and large beach.  See parking information and regulations.

60 Winter Island Rd

Beachside park offering tent & RV camping facilities, a historic lighthouse & a public boat launch.

🏖 Dead Horse Beach

Memorial Dr.

Salem MA