A grassy point at the tip of Marblehead Neck, built around the Marblehead Light, a 105-foot cast-iron skeletal tower, one of the few of its kind in New England. Wide views open over the harbor mouth toward Beverly and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Accessibility
Grounds are paved and grassy near the lighthouse.
Lifeguard
No lifeguard confirmed
Dogs
Marblehead by-law bars dogs from any public beach, athletic area, playground or park between May 1 and October 1, and from public cemeteries year-round. This site is one of the by-law's named exceptions (Chandler Hovey Park, Crocker Park,…
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Marblehead Recreation & Parks Department
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Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
pavilions, benches, picnic tables
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Chandler Hovey Park in Marblehead open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-11-06). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can I go inside the lighthouse?
The tower itself is not open to climb; visitors view the 1896 skeletal lighthouse from the surrounding park grounds.
Are there restrooms at Chandler Hovey Park?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Chandler Hovey Park?
Chandler Hovey Park is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Chandler Hovey Park?
Marblehead by-law bars dogs from any public beach, athletic area, playground or park between May 1 and October 1, and from public cemeteries year-round. This site is one of the by-law's named exceptions (Chandler Hovey Park, Crocker Park, Fort Sewall, Fountain Park, Upper Seaside Park, Riverhead…
Is there an entry fee at Chandler Hovey Park?
No, entry is free.