An 80-acre, 17-foot-deep lake created in 1872, ringed on its east and north shores by undeveloped conservation land (Battis Farm, Powow Hill). The developed swim beach on the south shore is its own separate record; the rest of the shoreline is reached by trail or car-top boat.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed on trails year-round; banned from the developed beach and swim area Memorial Day-Columbus Day.
Swim
Allowed at the developed beach only, roughly Memorial Day-Columbus Day
Managed by
Amesbury Recreation Department
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Picnic tables at the beach access point
Common questions
Is Lake Gardner open today?
Lake Gardner is a public pond in Amesbury, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Is Lake Gardner the same as Lake Gardner Beach?
No. Lake Gardner is the whole 80-acre lake; Lake Gardner Beach is the developed town swim area on its south shore. The rest of the shoreline is conservation land reached by trail from Battis Farm or Powow Hill, with an informal car-top boat launch at the beach's north end.
Can I use a motorboat on Lake Gardner?
Only if you live on the lake. Jet skis are banned entirely.
Is there an entry fee at Lake Gardner?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Lake Gardner?
Leashed on trails year-round; banned from the developed beach and swim area Memorial Day-Columbus Day.
What rules should I know at Lake Gardner?
Jet skis prohibited lake-wide; motorized boats limited to lakeside residents.