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Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation

Address

1 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908
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Phone

(781) 595-0063
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Details

Overview

The reservation is open year-round, but summer is the time to visit and escape the heat. Enjoy swimming in the ocean, launch your boat, or sunbathe on the beach.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Daily parking fees at Nahant Beach, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m (May 14 - October 31)

At some locations, DCR is accepting cash and/or credit cards.

Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app  Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs

MA residents   $10

Non-MA residents   $40

Street parking available along Lynn Shore Drive.

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks

Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)

Activities

Children swimming

Swimming

Take a dip in the Atlantic waters along Long or King's Beach.

All Activities

  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Running and walking
  • Biking
  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Hiking
  • Educational programs
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Athletic fields
  • Bandstand
  • Boat ramps
  • First aid station
  • Picnic area
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic viewing area
  • Showers
  • Playground
  • Visitors center

Services

  • Baseball/softball
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Educational programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking & walking
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • Accessible beach
    • Available beach wheelchairs (One sunbathing wheelchair and one floating  wheelchair)
  • Accessible causeway
  • Accessible picnicking
  • Accessible restrooms
  • Accessible swimming

Restrictions

  • No alcohol
  • No littering
  • No dogs or other pets, with exception of service animals, allowed on beach April 1 to Sep. 15.

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