Beginning on October 1st, there will be 20 designated spaces in the Singing Beach Parking Lot for non-residents to park. Please note that dogs are not allowed on Singing Beach until November 1st. For questions, please contact the Manchester Parks & Recreation Department at 978-526-2019.
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RULES FOR DOGS ON SINGING BEACH
1. Dogs are permitted to be on Singing Beach from November1st, 2011 - March 31st, 2012
2. Dog owners must always clean up after their dog - No excuses!
3. Dog must be on leash or under voice control at all times.
4. Dog owners must always be able to see their dogs ~~~~when they are off-leash.
4. Dogs must wear a collar with identification at all times, be licensed and vaccinated.
5. An owner is personally liable for any damage or injury his dog inflicts or sustains.
6. Each person is limited to a maximum of two dogs.
7. Violators of these rules are subject to removal from the beach and a $10 fine for the first offense and a $25 fine for each subsequent offense.
Any violation of rules should be promptly reported to the Animal Control Officer at 978-526-1212.
GETTING TO SINGING BEACH
By Car: From the South (From Route 95/Peabody/Boston):
Take Route 95/128 North. Stay on Route 128, and take Exit 16 (Pine Street/ Manchester exit). Take a Left at the end of the ramp. Follow to the end. Take a Left onto Route 127. You will enter downtown less than ¼ mile from there…follow until you come to an intersection of a gas station, Crosby’s Market, and the Post Office. At this point Route 127 takes a sharp left turn – DO NOT FOLLOW ROUTE 127 ANY FURTHER. Continue straight over the railroad tracks onto Beach Street. Follow Beach Street 1/2 a mile to the end. Welcome to Singing Beach.
Parking in Manchester:
During the month of September, parking in the Singing Beach Parking Lot is limited to Manchester residents with a valid beach parking sticker only. All others are subject to ticketing and/or towing. Beginning October 1st, there will be 20 designated spaces in the Singing Beach Parking Lot for non-residents to park.
By Public Transportation:
From Boston (North Station) - Take the Rockport Commuter Rail Line to the Manchester stop. Getting off the train, walk up Beach Street (away from downtown) 1/2 a mile to Singing Beach. Did you know that the Commuter Rail now has a Bike Coach on the Rockport Line so that Bike Enthusiasts can transport their bikes to Manchester with ease and comfort. These specially equipped bike coach, which can accommodate up to 39 bikes and 42 seated passengers, will be available on selected weekend trains only. To view the train schedule including which one have the Bike Coach, click on the list below.
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