Stage Fort Park
Playgrounds & Parks · Gloucester
Stage Fort Park is a 60-acre Gloucester gem packed with everything little ones love — a huge pirate-ship playground, two family-friendly beaches, and rocky outcrops with old cannons begging to be climbed. Half Moon Beach is a sheltered cove perfect for early swimmers, while Cressy's Beach is great for tide pooling and sea-glass hunting. Spread out a picnic blanket, fly a kite on the open lawns, or grab a snack at the seasonal cafe near the visitor center. Paid parking in season; dogs welcome on leash but not on the beaches May 1–Sept 15.
- Address: 24 Hough Ave
- Ages: Newbies (0-1), Little Movers (1-3), Explorers (3-5), Adventurers (5-12)
- Website: https://discovergloucester.com/directory/stage-fort-park-visitor-center/