A small, 1.4-acre residents-only freshwater beach on Stevens Pond, staffed with lifeguards each summer. The Town's own facility listing calls it American Legion Beach, but the operating program (passes, hours, contact) runs under the name Stevens Pond, and both point to the same 522 Pleasant Street address.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
American Legion Beach (Stevens Pond), North Andover's town swimming beach, is open 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily in its summer season, late June through late August.
From late JuneLifeguard
Certified lifeguards on duty at all times during the posted season
Dogs
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large.
Managed by
North Andover Youth & Recreation Services (Stevens Pond seasonal staff)
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Access points along this beach
Pleasant Street entrance and lifeguard station
Common questions
Is American Legion Beach in North Andover open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is this the same place as Stevens Pond?
Yes. The town's facilities directory lists it as American Legion Beach; the active seasonal program with passes and hours is branded Stevens Pond. Both use the 522 Pleasant Street address.
Can non-residents swim here?
Access requires a registered pass tied to North Andover residency, so this beach is not generally open to non-residents.
Are dogs allowed at American Legion Beach?
North Andover requires dogs off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no more than six feet long; a dog not leashed and off its owner's property is considered running at large.
Is there an entry fee at American Legion Beach?
No, entry is free.