BEVERLY, MassachusettsIndependence Park
Lest it seem we play favorites, let us tell you why we also love Independence Park in Beverly. The sandy beach and protective cove make it a great place to launch boards and kayaks, but it's the residents and visitors that frequent the park that make us proud to call this home. It was ten years ago that we dropped off our first rental here, and since then have been welcomed by the regular beach-goers.
As we move into our 11th summer on the water, we're proud to say we've introduced thousands of people to paddling on this little known gem of a beach. We know every rock on the way to the water, and have come to call the regular beach-goers and neighbors our friends and look forward to greeting them as each summer season rolls around. With a daily kiosk set up just feet from where John Glover first read aloud the Declaration of Independence, and where a group of militia successfully defended a naval attack by a British Warship, we couldn't be more proud of our local neighborhood beach!
No matter which path you choose, we’re sure you’ll love paddling along our beautiful little stretch of coast!
From the gentle sloping beach where we launch, it’s just shy of a mile across the cove to Lynch Park. Staying inside of the park allows tranquil paddling in the protected cove. Paddling a few hours before low tide allows you to paddle in sandy-bottomed, knee deep water, giving a sense of security for first time paddlers.
For more experienced paddlers looking for longer excursions, the coastline of Beverly, historically known as the Gold Coast, invites you along with its numerous coves, sandy beaches, seaside mansions and a beautiful light house standing sentry over the whole area.
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Independence Park
41 Lothrop Street
Beverly, MA 01915 -
There is free street parking on Lothrop Street, as well as all of the nearby side streets, usually within a few minutes walk of the park. Once arriving at the park, look toward the water and the lower right side of the lawn to find our kiosk.