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Coolidge Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · Manchester, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Coolidge Reservation, Manchester By The Sea, Massachusetts
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Right now

A 64-acre oceanfront reservation on Summer Street with wooded walks to Clarke Pond, a hilltop view from Bungalow Hill, an open Ocean Lawn facing Massachusetts Bay, and wildflower meadows that draw monarch butterflies in fall.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free
Trails
Trail network to Clarke Pond, Bungalow Hill, wildflower meadows, and Gray (Magnolia) Beach; trail map kiosk on-site plus a downloadable map
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs not permitted on the Ocean Lawn or on Gray (Magnolia) Beach; permitted elsewhere on trails under the townwide leash/voice-control standard
Hours
Sunrise to sunset daily; Ocean Lawn Friday-Monday only
Birdwatching
Allowed
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations 978-526-8687 · Website

Common questions

Is Coolidge Reservation open today?
Coolidge Reservation is a public preserve in Manchester, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sunset daily; Ocean Lawn Friday-Monday only.
Can I bring my dog?
On the trails, yes, under control, but dogs are barred from the Ocean Lawn and from Gray (Magnolia) Beach entirely.
Can I sunbathe on the beach here?
Only if you're a Trustees member. Nonmembers can walk through Gray (Magnolia) Beach between May and September but can't set up to sunbathe.
Where do I park at Coolidge Reservation?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Coolidge Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Coolidge Reservation?
Dogs not permitted on the Ocean Lawn or on Gray (Magnolia) Beach; permitted elsewhere on trails under the townwide leash/voice-control standard
What rules should I know at Coolidge Reservation?
No hunting; no mountain biking. Gray (Magnolia) Beach sunbathing restricted to Trustees members; nonmembers may only walk through, May-September.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-03. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.