2.82 acres off Front Street with some of the best views of Marblehead Harbor, originally Bartoll's Head and renamed for Uriel Crocker, who gave much of the land to the town in 1885. The town lists a pavilion and gazebo, benches, restrooms and a swimming float.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No posted gate hours found
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,…
Managed by
Marblehead Recreation & Parks Department
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Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Crocker Park pavilion
Picnic area
benches and gazebo
Dock
town floats a swim dock in summer
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Crocker Park in Marblehead 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 I bring my dog in summer?
No, not in summer. Marblehead's 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.
Are there restrooms at Crocker Park?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Crocker Park?
No open fires.
Can you swim at Crocker Park?
Yes. Crocker Park has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Crocker Park?
No, entry is free.