Niles Beach is an ocean beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Good Harbor, Wingaersheek, and Stage Fort Park lot gates open 8am and lock at 9pm in season (lots open April 1, closed November through March); lifeguards are on 9am to 5pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Posted hours at the entrance win…
Entry fee
No non-resident daily rate; resident-sticker-only parking (not part of the Blinkay reservation system).
Lifeguard
On duty Father's Day weekend through Labor Day, 9:00am-5:00pm.
Dogs
Dogs are banned from Gloucester beaches in season, roughly May 1 (April 1 at Good Harbor) through September 30; off-season rules differ by beach, with off-leash days at some, so check the city's Dog Regulations for your beach. That's the…
Managed by
City of Gloucester Department of Public Works (beach operations) / Gloucester Health Department (water testing)
978-325-5157 (beach parking/operations); 978-325-5260 (Health Dept, water testing) · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
StickerGloucester resident beach sticker required
Street/small lot at Eastern Point Blvd
Details unconfirmed
Street/small lot at Eastern Point Blvd
Access points along this beach
Eastern Point Blvd street entrance
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Porta-potties on site
Not here
No drinking water
No fountains confirmed on site.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Niles Beach in Gloucester 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.
Can non-residents park at Niles Beach?
There's no posted non-resident daily rate here - parking is limited and restricted to Gloucester resident beach-sticker holders, unlike Good Harbor and Wingaersheek which take non-resident reservations.
Are there restrooms at Niles Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Niles Beach?
No alcohol, flotation devices, or inflatable objects.
Can you swim at Niles Beach?
Yes. Niles Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Niles Beach?
Dogs are banned from Gloucester beaches in season, roughly May 1 (April 1 at Good Harbor) through September 30; off-season rules differ by beach, with off-leash days at some, so check the city's Dog Regulations for your beach. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Niles Beach?
No non-resident daily rate; resident-sticker-only parking (not part of the Blinkay reservation system).