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
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Restrooms open Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, 9 AM to 5 PM. Park is open access.
Season
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
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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?
Obear Park is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
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 Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Obear Park off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
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.