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

Tennis Court (Outdoor)

Baseball & Softball Field (Outdoor)

Upcoming Events at This Location

Gloucester Waterfront Festival

Sat 08.19.2023 9:00 am

Gloucester Waterfront Festival

Sun 08.20.2023 9:00 am

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Beverly Library Spring Book Sale

Our annual Friends' Spring Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, Saturday March 25 through Saturday, March 1. The sale will be open daily during regular library hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9PM; Fri.

Where: Beverly Public Library

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Nature Walk Wednesdays | Signs of Spring

Miss Lisa invites you to join her for some family-friendly seasonal nature walks in the area. Together we will explore the salt marsh, the woods, and more. We will look for birds, mammals, and of course, mushrooms! We'll use our "science eyes" and "nature ears" and learn, play, and discover...

Where: Moseley Woods

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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Arts & Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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LEGO Build at HW Library

Imagine, Create & Build a LEGO Masterpiece! Children can work independently or with others at this drop-in program, with time to share their creations with the group at the end of each session.

Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

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Kid Chess Meetup at APL

Students of chess in grades 4-6 are invited to play each other using chess clocks after school on Wednesdays. Boards, pieces, and clocks will be provided, but not instruction. Children who already know the game and some moves may play against each other. Competing pairs have one half hour to play....

Where: Abbot Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Safe Boating Class at Ipswich Town Hall

U.S. Coast Guard & Massachusetts State Approved Boating Safety Course - "Boat America". This is THE course to get you educated, safe, and ready for proper vessel operation as well as covering the lawful requirements as a boater. We're proud to present this nationally recognized boating safety...

Where: Ipswich Town Hall

6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

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Thursday, March 30

Beverly Library Spring Book Sale

Our annual Friends' Spring Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, Saturday March 25 through Saturday, March 1. The sale will be open daily during regular library hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9PM; Fri.

Where: Beverly Public Library

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Thursday, March 30

Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Thursday, March 30

Arts & Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Thursday, March 30

LEGO Club at Danvers Library

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session

Where: Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Table Top RPG: Dungeons and Dragons

For grades 6-9. This program is registration only. If you are new to D&D and need help making a character sheet, please put so in your comments. Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 3 character sheet.

Where: Newburyport Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

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Thursday, March 30

Minecraft Club at Amesbury Library

An informal weekly club for 10 - 14 year olds to play Minecraft together! Come explore this amazing creative world! Those new to Minecraft are welcome as instruction will be given by other experienced Minecrafters!

Where: Amesbury Public Library

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Thursday, March 30

Make a Night Sky Painting with Pop-Up Art School

The Manchester Public Library invites kids, tweens and teens join Pop-Up Art School for a fun canvas painting event at the library. Follow along step-by-step to create a magical star-filled night sky with silhouettes of a hillside and trees. It's amazing what you can create with four colors and...

Where: Manchester Public Library

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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Friday, March 31

Annual Peep Show at MPL

Calling all ages! Create a diorama, using those deliciously sweet, marshmallow Peeps as your main characters. Let your imagination run to peeps as you illustrate your favorite book or movie. Bags of peeps are available at the library (while supplies last), or supply your own.

Where: Manchester Public Library

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Friday, March 31

Beverly Library Spring Book Sale

Our annual Friends' Spring Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, Saturday March 25 through Saturday, March 1. The sale will be open daily during regular library hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9PM; Fri.

Where: Beverly Public Library

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Friday, March 31

Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

Every day is full of a list of barnyard chores we need to get down to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy! Let’s get to work.

Where: Appleton Farms

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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