The Town Wharf is Ipswich's working commercial harbor, one of the oldest continuously operated shellfishing harbors in Massachusetts, with a boat ramp, floats, and a pay-by-app parking lot that gets tight on weekends.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $50/season sticker or pay-by-app daily · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Boat launch fee (about $10/day); parking lot requires a $50/season sticker (shared with Pavilion Beach/Fire Dept areas) or the pay-by-app system.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$50/season sticker or pay-by-app daily
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Where do I park at Ipswich Town Wharf?
Paid lot ($50/season sticker or pay-by-app daily).
Is there an entry fee at Ipswich Town Wharf?
Yes, Boat launch fee (about $10/day); parking lot requires a $50/season sticker (shared with Pavilion Beach/Fire Dept areas) or the pay-by-app system.
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