Stage Fort Park

This Park is the historic site of Gloucester's first settlers in 1623. Dorchestermen set up fishing stages on this land. Two beaches are located in Stage Fort Park - Cressy's Beach and Half Moon Beach . Half Moon is a sheltered sandy beach that is more like a lagoon. Cressy's Beach is a rocky, more natural beach.

Stage Fort Park has an information center open during the season, rest rooms and on the grounds, a privately owned restaurant open to the public. There is a playground. Visitors can bring grills for cookouts.

During the Summer, there are outdoor concerts and story telling. Check the Calendar of Events for details. Stage Fort Park is pet friendly! Dogs are allowed in the Park but not on the beaches from May 1st to September 15th. Owners must pick up after their dogs. Parking is $10 per car in season.

Anyone interested in obtaining permits for outings and functions in Stage Fort Park should contact Beach, Recreation and Public Properties at 978-281-9785.

Location

Stage Fort Park
Hough Avenue
Gloucester, MA
01930


Coordinates: 42° 36' 21.15" N, 70° 40' 43.698" W
See map: Google Maps

Park
Beach
Playground
Sledding Hill
Tennis Court (Outdoor)
Baseball & Softball Field (Outdoor)
Picnic Area
Field

Upcoming Events at This Location

Reid's Ride
Sun 07.19.2020

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