The lawn and picnic hill above Dane Street Beach, with volleyball poles, a play structure, and views across Beverly Harbor to Salem. City records treat it as one combined property with the beach below, and it's a popular spot for pickup soccer and frisbee on the grass.
What to expect
Dogs
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks. Citywide beach 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. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
About a third of the benches are along accessible pathways; two designated handicap parking spaces with a van-accessible aisle; access to the play structure is described as problematic.
Swim
Allowed summer, lifeguarded
Pickup Soccer/Frisbee
Allowed warmer months, on the lawn
Managed by
Beverly Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Play structure, swing set, and tire swing
Restroom
Seasonal bath house shared with Dane Street Beach
Picnic area
Picnic tables tucked among trees on the hill overlooking the harbor
Benches
Roughly a third of benches sit along accessible pathways
Common questions
Is Lyons Park open today?
Lyons 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. That's the town default….
Is Lyons Park the same as Dane Street Beach?
City open-space records list them as one combined property, Lyons Park/Dane Street Beach, with the lawn and picnic area on the hill and the sand below.
Where do I park at Lyons Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Lyons Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Lyons Park?
Not one of the city's six designated leash-dog parks. Citywide beach rule: leashed dogs only before 7:30 AM and after 7:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Is Lyons Park wheelchair accessible?
About a third of the benches are along accessible pathways; two designated handicap parking spaces with a van-accessible aisle; access to the play structure is described as problematic.
What rules should I know at Lyons Park?
Lifeguards are on duty during the summer swim season.