94 degrees outside today wasn't hot enough for the town to turn on the water at Amesbury Park…read moresplash pad. Ruined our Memorial day weekend plans.

This a seriously amazing park! It has play structures for every age and is made out of materials…read morethat don't get crazy hot in the sun. For the biggest kids there's a mini rock wall and super cool climbing structure. There are a ton of swings and loads of benches. There's a section of benches with a canopy over it for shade and a bunch more under some nice big trees. Best of all they have a splash pad! There's a tube like thing that mists for the little ones and some big jets that shoot up for the older kids. There's also a nice walking path by a small man made pond. Before they renovated there was frisbee golf though I'm not sure if that's still there. And they also have a public restroom. My pictures won't do it justice, this park rocks!

Fun by a…read moreriver Cashman Park has been around since 1922, and was originally a place to rest and enjoy the beautiful views or the Merrimac River. It has grown over the years and still offers the lovely views but now has a wide range of activities for both kids and adults. The park has paved walking paths that go around and through the park and along the river. It also has a convenient boat launch as well as tennis, basketball, soccer, softball fields and a cute little playground for children. Lot of tables and benches make this a wonderful place for a family picnic and since it is only a short walk from the center of town a very nice place to get away from the noise and crowds of Newburyport. Lot of birds can be seen at various times on the Merrimac River including, ducks, swans, ospreys, hawks and even an occasional bald eagle. A wonderful park that has grown over the years and now offers a lot of different activities. But it's never lost the originally purpose of a quiet place of peace with great views of the river.

I love this park. There's a nice walking trail along the river that connects to the rail trail,…read moreplenty of benches and it's great for all ages. Plenty of green space to kick back for a picnic and watch ducks, a tennis and basketball court and a great playground with three areas for kids of all ages. It's located close enough to walk downtown but far enough away that you don't need to worry about kids running into traffic. There are boat ramps as well for river access.

The Hampton Beach Village Playground Could not be situated more perfectly. It is directly on the…read morebeach in near Funorama. The playground has it all, but may be more suited to the 11 and under crew. The big swings are for older kids and a toddler set of swings Is available. There are climbing sets of all types and a slides. Parking is something To take seriously as meter monitors prowl. Don't be cheap and be nailed with a ticket. They have a hurricane spinner - which I never cared for but the kids love. It's completely gated and so, pretty safe. The wall was designed to fit adult butts and is where parents sit. It's a great stop off while at the beach and free.

Sometimes its hard to keep the kids at the beach, they love this playground so much! (They are 4…read moreand 3 years old.) The play area has plenty of variety and I love that there's only one entrance/exit; park an adult there and stop worrying!

We had our daughter's second birthday here and cannot recommend this place highly enough. Jacqui is…read moreincredibly accommodating, the place is clean, and you never felt rushed or that the day was not special. Thank you for a wonderful day.

So bummed to be writing this review. I had such high hopes and this place is adorable with so much…read morepotential. Unfortunately it is filthy. I wish I had taken more photos but by the third or fourth photo I was so grossed out I just wanted to get out of there. It truly looked like it had not been cleaned in months. The corners of the floor and the corners of the play structures were filled with crumbs, dust and hair. There was old drool on the big round black tire and hairballs all over the rugs. The icing on the cake was the woman working the front desk had a young child with her, who had a gross wet cough and was coughing all over the playroom and lobby.

Moseley Woods is a dog lovers park where dogs are allowed off the leash and no entrance fees. The…read morepark is open from April to November. If you're a pet parent this is your place on the shores of the Merrimack. "Sweeties" a fan! The park is no secret to the locals because you will see them daily with their dogs. The park is 200 yards from "chain bridge" (first suspension bridge in America) in Newburyport. The 18-acre wooded park is an easy 1.1-mile loop on the Merrimack River with lots of trees for shade on hot days. Moseley offers a playground, benches, picnic tables, and porta potties. When hiking on the trails be careful of exposed tree roots and parts of the trail that can be a bit steep by the river.

Love here we are from Maine we are glad we are here come here if you have a dogs thank you moseley…read morewoods

Best Preschool in the North Shore! Such a loving and caring group of teachers! My 2 children just…read moreloved it there and had such a great first experience before starting Kindergarten.

From the owner: The Children's Castle provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical,…read moresocial, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. Our school provides private Kindergarten, Pre-K, Preschool and Infant/Toddler programs for children from West Newbury, Newburyport and our surrounding towns.

We have been camping here for 30 years. No frills. Water and electric are on most sites. Sewer,…read moreyou are on own to drive to the dump station or take your blue rolling container for a walk. The sites are large. The beach is nice. Vampires and sunsets top it off.

Got to relax on the beach mid-September and it was perfect. The part we were at is nice and rock…read morefree, plus they had a sand rug as you enter that beach that made it easy to get to. The water was cold but was nice to dip my feet in. They do charge for parking until October I believe but it was Girl Scouts love State park weekend so it was free for us. There are both parking meters or you can use Yodel.com for convenience. They have a bathhouse at the parking lot that is clean and has an outdoor shower too. Plus I saw a children's park and a cookout area. Overall lovely park and I'd love to come swimming here in the new england summer months!

Up front I'm a transplant from NJ now in Burlington MA who has a strong affinity for the Carolina…read morebeaches. I've only sampled a few local beaches but so far this is my favorite. To clarify I'm reviewing the southern end at the State Park which has a completely different vibe and amenities vs. the boardwalk area. Our visit was with our 3 and 2yr old on July 4th. We arrived at 0930 and paid the $16 for the MA resident entry, which is on par or better than the rest of the North Shore. Also this is one of the parks that are included with the State Park parking pass so if you figure you're going to hit the place a few times it's something to consider. There was plenty of parking, and the boardwalk over the dunes was welcomed with the stroller in tow. The beach itself was fairly empty at the time even with high tide and was very clean. At high tide you do have to watch that initial drop into the water, but once the tide rolls out the beach area becomes massive and so there's still plenty of room on the beach. The beach felt a bit more family laid back compared to the boardwalk end or Hampton Beach State Park. Maybe it was the massive playground off the one parking lot and the fact that the park itself is multi-functional. We enjoyed our 6hrs there, made use of the showers and changing area, and headed over to the Boardwalk area afterwards (had to pay for the municipal lot there)... but point being is it's close and easy enough to get to as is Newberryport for dinner. We'll continue to make our way south but I could see this potentially becoming as the 'usual' destination.

Recently I had to cancel a beach house rental due to overpricing, lack of basic items needed that…read moreshould be included, and the unprofessional and rude owner Allison. If you want to rent this, be aware that you will have to pack up your whole apartment and bring it to this beach house. You MUST bring your own bed sheets. If you can't provide your own bed sheets, there's a charge of $50 per bed ( you don't get to keep the sheets after extra $50 charge) I have included the text messages with the owner of this rental (Allison) $75 per person per night, no sheets on beds, and an owner that will speak to you in a VERY unprofessional manner. If you are looking for a rental for a nice vacation spot, I highly recommend avoiding 70 Railroad Ave. In Salisbury, Ma. (texts in blue are from me & texts in black are Allison the owner)

Ok I've been out with these guys three time they are friendly they put you on the fish very good if…read moreyour not getting keepers they move to a better spot. Yes seems some of there tackel for a whole 8 bucks can be deflected. But there are plenty of rods. I talk with them about what ever n they are very personable n friendly.

Went out for my first time deep sea fishing on the Sea Star last weekend for a full day. The…read moreCaptain and his mate were excellent teachers as well as patient with all of us on board. They were wicked friendly and more than willing to move if the fish were being picky or we were catching dog sharks. It was relaxing if nothing else. I will happily recommend them for future trips. I hope to head out with them again soon. :-)