Cressys Beach

Located at the lower end of Historic Stage Fort Park, this rocky beach overlooks the beautiful Gloucester Harbor. This is a great place to spend the day as you can sit and observe the activities on the Harbor, have a picnic or cookout, play games in the park, or just relax with a good book. Restrooms are located nearby in the park and there is a privately owned restaurant that is open to the public. Parking is available in the park lot at a rate of $10 per vehicle weekdays and $15 weekends and holidays. Alcohol is prohibited in all areas of the park and beach. Directions: Take Exit 14 off Rte 128 North. At the bottom of the ramp, bear right onto Rte 133. Follow to the end with the Harbor in front of you. Take a right onto Western Ave and then a left into Stage Fort Park.