Terrible experience, My mother brought her service dog on the 4th of July. The rude and…read moreinconsiderate kid at the entrance asked what kind of service the dog did. When I told him it was my mother's emotional support animal he said, they're not allowed. I have taken this same dog to this park at least twice and it was never an issue. She has a special collar and identification, we even have a doctor's note. I don't get the fuss and bog deal... In my mother's case, she has PTSD, it's crucial for us to have the dog at all times. If you're an animal lover and cannot leave the house without your service animal, do not waste your time and/ or your $25. This parking fee of what people pay to park at amusement parks lol Never again.

It should be noted here that if you are not a resident of Beverly, they charge $15 to park, $25 on…read moreweekends and holidays. Not sure where a public park gets off charging such outlandish fees. Endicott Park in Danvers is only $4 on weekends and holidays. I could justify the spend if I were going to spend at least a half day here, but I have a toddler who is going to play for an hour to an hour and a half max. I feel the fees should be well noted so unsuspecting people don't drive here, because like most of the North Shore where neighborhoods and streets are very old it isn't quick and easy getting here. The high rates are probably designed to keep certain people away...you can guess who that may be for yourself.

I'm a fan of this little park. There are never too many people and thus no screaming kid or hen…read morepecking mothers. It's got 2 tennis courts and 2 basketball courts if your into that sort of thing. You can swim here but the sand isn't very nice. It's more of a good quiet place to sip an iced coffee and read a good book. The sunset is always nice over the water and you can watch the sailboats go through the bridge which is always nice.

beautiful ocean overlook park. if u have kids there's a playground too. i'd def recommend chilling…read morehere and eating a meal or walking.

Great park & venue for outdoor concerts! We went last week…read moreand are planning on visiting again this one for another from the Summer Concert Series. . Between ball games, concerts & more, it's well-used ...but at the same time very well- kept! No issues with parking... Plenty for everyone

What a wonderful park! I am not a parent, but a very involved aunt, and when I had 3 nieces in tow…read morerecently was trying to find somewhere new and fun to take them (I live in Beverly). This did not disappoint. The girls are currently 3, 6, and 7, with varying levels of adventurousness and physical confidence, and they all absolutely loved it. The zipline was a big hit, as was the climbing wall cube thingie. Lots of room to spread out, well maintained play structures that appeal to many ages, and good coffee close by. What's not to like?

Nice little beach, wasn't over crowded and it was beautiful at night with the full moon to sit on…read morethe benches overlooking the water. In the day the water was clear and refreshing cold and swimming was fun.

A wonderful urban ocean front place. Bring a blanket and snacks to enjoy the relaxing view over…read moreBeverly harbor on to Salem. It would be 5-star if there was a bathroom somewhere.

Great little park, was driving around Salem looking for a playground and found here…read more Tons of little things to play on, tons of swings, really clean, street side parking and right off a beach with Bathrooms which Im sure is packed in the summer. Will def add to my list of places to visit when in the area, we try to get in as much park time as possible.!

This place should be on every persons itinerary when you are visiting this area! Castle Rock Park…read morewas just stunning! The cliffs, the water the views were just breathtaking! It's a wonderful place to go just to "soak it all in" and take some really beautiful photos. I honestly wanted to leave this place 5 stars so bad but the only thing was stopping be was the hike down to the beach area. There's no pathway and you have to climb over slippery rocks and be very careful even when wearing the right shoes. If you are physically able to go down there though, it's definitely worth it.

OK, Castle Rock Park is cute! We found it on a whim while driving. Its a teeny tiny park, with…read moremaybe 2 benches and a nice view of the water. You'll see a very casual sign nestled between two houses (one is the castle-like private estate the park is named for). To be honest, I was more enthralled with the castle-like home, but alas, it's a private residence and very exclusive, so you can only see a tiny bit of it. It's hard for a coastal park to blow me away because I have some wonderful ones where I live. But, if you're trying to catch some water views while in Marblehead, you should stop by. I noticed a couple climbing down the rocks and foraging the shoreline, but I can't speak to if that is safe or recommended. There's free street parking and it would be a cool place to take a picnic. When we visited, it was totally quiet and private feeling.

I went with my family (son, his wife, kids 8 & 5, and dog) on a very windy, chilly fall day…read more The entire experience was 5 Stars. Two dog parks, a huge playground where we had a picnic, horses, a very large cow and many smaller animals in the children's barn. Plenty of space to run around and very nice, clean restrooms. We went on a Tuesday, so there were no parking or admission fees. We will definitely go back in the warmer weather. What a Gem!

Never had any issues at the Endicott Dog Park. The park itself is always very clean, most people…read morerespect the park and pick up after their dogs, some do not. I also did stumble upon a big piece of glass by one of the benches (see photo). Other than that one instance, I really enjoy coming here with my dog. Note: the water shuts off closer to winter so if you come around that time, bring some water.

Great place for a long or short walk with nice water views. Dog friendly and well maintained…read moretrails. The parking is decent as well unless it is crowded which is not too often.

would recommend stopping by here and checking it out! beautiful water views and fun loop path.read more

Best viewpoint of Marblehead at sunset!…read more I grew up in Marblehead but haven't lived there for over 20 years. Every time I visit, I stop by this park at sunset to capture gorgeous views of the town, water and boats. If you're ever in Marblehead, put this on your list of places to visit.

I love all public parks. We have beautiful public parks where I'm from, so I guess you could say I…read morehad high expectations for the waterfront park in the charming city of Marblehead. I feel badly saying this, but when we pulled up from the GPS, we laughed. The lighthouse is a very minimal, old, not inviting, colorless structure. There's almost no public seating. There are barely any signs explaining the area. It has so much potential but none of it is utilized. A lot of tourists were milling about with similar confusion. On a funnier note, a local here told me that Marblehead, MA will sometimes use a lighthouse photo of the one from my state in Marblehead, OH because they also agree there's is disappointing. Three stars for the surrounding waters if you're not used to seeing water.

Very nice beach, I've been many times and had lots of fun each time. My only complaint is the wind…read morewhich is common at this beach. I highly recommend this beach.

For being a small beach, it is quite lovely. There is a beautiful little park where one can enjoy…read morethe shade of the trees and the gentle sea breeze, and plenty of space to settle in. There are some draw backs. The water is only 2-3 feet deep for a good quarter of a mile from the shore, especially at low tide it is a challenge just getting into the water because of all the damn rocks! Otherwise, it's nice being able to go for a swim and yet be a 5 minute walk from downtown Beverly. It seems to be a challenge to find a good place to swim, in Lynn the red algea ruins the beach (but I have heard it is well under control this year) and for something close and quick Dane Street will do.