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| Official Website: Stage Fort Park Beaches Location: Exit 14 off Rte. 128 to Route 133, Gloucester, MA directions Phone:(978) 281-9785 Hours: Parking is $10 per car. Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Outdoor Cost: $$ |
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This Park is the historic site of Gloucester's first settlers in 1623. Dorchestermen set up fishing stages on this land. The Park consists of Half Moon and Cressy's beaches. Half Moon is a lovely small beach ideal for families with children. 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 season, there are outdoor concerts and story telling. Check the Calendar of Events for details.
Dogs are allowed in the Park but not on the beaches from May 1st to September 15th. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
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Exit 14 off Rte. 128 to Route 133, Gloucester, MA map
Take Exit 14 off Rte. 128. At the bottom of the ramp, take a right onto Rte. 133. Follow to the end with the harbor in front of you. Go right. The Park is located on the left.
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