A neighborhood park a block from downtown, overlooking where the Bass and Danvers Rivers meet, with a small tidal beach (no lifeguard, swim at your own risk), a basketball court, and a playground. Locals also know it as Pleasant View or Goat Hill.
What to expect
Dogs
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks. Citywide beach rule: leashed dogs only allowed before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day, on the beach portion.
Allowed now · ban starts Memorial DayHours
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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Accessibility
Not accessible for individuals with physical disabilities as of the 2009 survey; grassy pathways are difficult to maneuver in a wheelchair and there are no designated handicap parking spaces.
Swim
Allowed summer, at own risk, no lifeguard
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, shorebirds on the mudflats
Managed by
Beverly Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Play structure and swing set on site
Worth knowing
- City records list this site under three names: Gillis Park, Pleasant View, and Goat Hill, which can cause confusion with the separate Goat Hill Beach entry a few blocks away.
Common questions
Is Gillis Park open today?
Gillis 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. Posted hours at the….
Is there a lifeguard at Gillis Park's beach?
No. The tidal beach here has no lifeguard on duty, so swimming is at your own risk.
Where do I park at Gillis Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Gillis Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Gillis Park?
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks. Citywide beach rule: leashed dogs only allowed before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day, on the beach portion.
Is Gillis Park wheelchair accessible?
Not accessible for individuals with physical disabilities as of the 2009 survey; grassy pathways are difficult to maneuver in a wheelchair and there are no designated handicap parking spaces.
What rules should I know at Gillis Park?
The small tidal beach has no lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk.