A 7-acre harborside recreation complex renovated in 2024 on the site of a former town landfill, with tennis and pickleball courts, a wheelchair-accessible playground, a scenic overlook, and a small-boat concrete launch, but no swimming beach.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot sticker or daily entry fee
Season
Reopened October 2024 after a $5M renovation; dawn to dusk (typical town park hours, not separately confirmed)
Entry fee
Vehicles entering town parks must display a sticker or pay the daily entry fee set by the Select Board. checked Aug 25, 2026
Accessibility
ADA accessible with about half a mile of paved, stroller-friendly walkways; playground includes a wheelchair-accessible swing
Dogs
Dogs must remain on leash; owners must clean up after pets
Kayak/Small Boat Launch
Allowed tide-dependent
Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball
Allowed
Managed by
Plymouth Parks & Recreation
508-747-1620 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Coststicker or daily entry fee
On-site lot off Sandwich St
On-site lot off Sandwich St
Coststicker or daily entry fee
Town bylaw Ch. 30 §30-1: vehicles entering public parks need a sticker or pay the daily entry fee.
Access points along this beach
132R Sandwich St entrance
Concrete boat launch
small vessels only
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Concession building/pavilion near the playground; concession building
Picnic area
picnic tables and shade pavilion
Dock
concrete boat launch for small vessels
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Stephens Field in Plymouth open today?
Stephens Field 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.
Can I launch a kayak here?
Yes, via a small concrete ramp, but it's tide-dependent - check the tide before you go or you may face a long muddy carry.
What's new after the 2024 renovation?
A $5M project moved the playground out of the flood zone and added the fenced Douglass C. Gray Playground with a wheelchair-accessible swing, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, and the Chet Downie Scenic Overlook.
Can you swim at Stephen's Field?
No. Stephen's Field is a recreation complex on Plymouth Harbor with a small-boat launch and scenic overlook, but it has no designated swimming beach.
Is there parking at Stephens Field, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (sticker or daily entry fee). On-site lot off Sandwich St
Are there restrooms at Stephens Field?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Stephens Field?
Boat ramp is tide-dependent; low tide can leave a long muddy walk.
Are dogs allowed at Stephens Field?
Dogs must remain on leash; owners must clean up after pets
Is there an entry fee at Stephens Field?
Vehicles entering town parks must display a sticker or pay the daily entry fee set by the Select Board.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Stephens Field?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. sticker or daily entry fee.