A riverside park in the Ryal Side neighborhood combining a small beach with a playground, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a pavilion. Seasonal restrooms are open through the summer and parking is plentiful.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Restrooms open May 25 to September 7, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM. Park is open access.
From May 25Season
Open access year-round; restrooms seasonal
Accessibility
Park has on-site parking and paved areas.
Dogs
City rule: dogs allowed on beaches and in parks only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day, on leash; prohibited during the day.
Allowed now · ban starts Memorial DayBall Sports
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Beverly Recreation Department
978-921-6067 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Obear Park lot
Obear Park lot
CostfreeSpacesample
Plenty of parking on site
Access points along this beach
Livingstone Avenue entrance
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Park restroom building
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Obear Park in Beverly open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
What is there to do at Obear Park?
It combines a small river beach with a playground, a baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, and a pavilion.
Are the Obear Park bathrooms open?
Yes, the restrooms run from May 25 to September 7, 2026, daily 9 AM to 5 PM.
Is parking easy at Obear Park?
Parking is one of the park's strengths, with plenty of free spaces on site.
What rules should I know at Obear Park?
No lifeguard on the beach; swim at your own risk.
Can you swim at Obear Park?
Yes. Obear Park has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Obear Park?
City rule: dogs allowed on beaches and in parks only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day, on leash; prohibited during the day.
Is there an entry fee at Obear Park?
No, entry is free.