Stage Fort Park & Welcoming Center

Elite '09

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kate g.

Burlington, MA

8/22/2009

This park is so much fun. It boasts 2 beaches, a ton of open space for games and whatnot and there is even a small restaurant on site. The key here is to get there early, and be prepared to walk especially if you are using the beaches.

We recently spent the morning at Half Moon Beach and loved it. It's small enough to be able to see everything yet there's a lot of room to spread out.

With the beaches, the playgrounds, the dining facility and everything it has to offer the fact that it's only $10 to get in is amazing considering the bigger more popular beaches in the area are at least double that and are always much more crowded. This has become our beach of choice.

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heide i.

Belmont, MA

1/17/2008 2 photos

I am cold and bitter. I am searching for my happy place. Ah, yes, it's the beach in the summer.

One of the many perks of being a bartender is to be home during the day. All summer long my son, my little brother and I pack up the car and head to Stage Fort Park. Unlike Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach that are both $20-25 to park, you can afford this beach. It is only $10 a day to park here and it still has all the amenities of the other beaches. Bathrooms until 5pm, but don't worry the ocean is there around the clock.
Stage Fort Park has a great play ground, a huge field to play ball, frisbee, tag... You can bring grills and pets, both must stay on the park area. Picnic tables and trees for shade in case you need it.
Then there are the beaches, Cressey and Half Moon. Cressey is rocky and fun to explore, but I have never laid out there. Half Moon is so perfect for everyone. It is a small sandy area where you could never loose anyone. You can't drift in the beach area. There are tons of huge rocks to climb, and tide pools. Your kids may get to see starfish, barnacles, or little cute crabs. There is a life guard on duty most of the day. Climb the rocks and dive off if you dare.
It can get crowded. People have huge parties on the park part. I think you can get permits to reserve space. It is beautiful and fun. It also has an amazing view from the rocks above.

There is also an icecream/hotdog/ff/yummy stand across the street. Will the warm sunny days every come back???

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