An 18-acre soccer complex on a former ash-disposal site the city capped and reclaimed, now one of the busier youth-soccer venues in Beverly. It has a gravel lot, a concession stand, and bathrooms, but no paved paths, so wheelchair travel across the grass is difficult.
What to expect
Dogs
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks. Citywide rule: leashed dogs only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Beverly's parks are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from October through March and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from April through September; Lynch Park runs 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Accessibility
The concession stand and restrooms are accessible, but there are no paved pathways on the property; the grass surface makes wheelchair maneuvering difficult.
Soccer
Allowed fall youth season
Birdwatching
Allowed spring, summer, fall when fields are empty
Managed by
Beverly Recreation Department
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On site
Restroom
Concession stand building
Common questions
Is Birch Plains Park open today?
Birch Plains Park is a public park in Beverly, MA. Posted hours: Beverly's parks are open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from October through March and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from April through September; Lynch Park runs 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Was Birch Plains Park always a park?
No, it was once a fly-ash disposal pit. The city capped it with clean fill and soil, and it's now one of the area's main youth soccer venues.
Where do I park at Birch Plains Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Birch Plains Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Birch Plains Park?
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks. Citywide rule: leashed dogs only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Is Birch Plains Park wheelchair accessible?
The concession stand and restrooms are accessible, but there are no paved pathways on the property; the grass surface makes wheelchair maneuvering difficult.
What rules should I know at Birch Plains Park?
The site was formerly a fly-ash pit; the city says it has been remediated and capped so contaminants no longer threaten public health or the drinking water supply. Leashed dogs barred from city parks 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day.