Independence Park, Lothrop Street, just south of Dane Street Beach. Open to the public. Limited on-street parking. Dogs prohibited Memorial Day to Labor Day. Concession stand, play area, rose garden, bath house with restrooms that are handicap-accessible.
Ocean kayaks for rent.
Dogs prohibited Memorial Day to Labor Day. Obear Park, off Kernwood Avenue and Upland Road, on the Danvers River in the Ryal Side neighborhood. Parking is free. Pleasant View Beach, Porter Street, on the Bass River in the Goat Hill neighborhood. No play area and no lifeguard.