A small, unguarded stretch of shoreline at the eastern end of Stacy Boulevard, backed by the harbor promenade and the Fishermen's Memorial. Locals use the landing as a kayak put-in as much as a swim spot, and it hosts the Greasy Pole event during St. Peter's Fiesta each summer.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
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. That's the town default unless…
Season
Open year-round; not part of the paid non-resident reservation system (Blinkay).
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. Posted…
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, tide-dependent
Managed by
City of Gloucester Department of Public Works (beach operations)
978-325-5157 (beach operations) · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Stacy Boulevard on-street parking
Details unconfirmed
Stacy Boulevard on-street parking
CostFree
St. Peter's lot (Rogers/Commercial Sts, backup)
CostFree
Access points along this beach
Public landing at Stacy Boulevard
Doubles as a kayak put-in for the harbor/Blynman Canal area.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Porta-potties a short distance away
Worth knowing
- Pavilion Beach is home to the St. Peter's Fiesta Greasy Pole Challenge, a signature Gloucester summer tradition.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Pavilion Beach in Gloucester open today?
Pavilion Beach 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.
Is Pavilion Beach guarded?
No - unlike Good Harbor, Wingaersheek, Half Moon, and Niles, Pavilion Beach has no lifeguard on duty.
Is there parking at Pavilion Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Stacy Boulevard on-street parking
Are there restrooms at Pavilion 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 Pavilion Beach?
No lifeguard on duty. No alcohol.
Can you swim at Pavilion Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Pavilion Beach 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 Pavilion 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Pavilion Beach?
No, entry is free.