BEGINNING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AND CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2010, THERE WILL BE 20 DESIGNATED PARKING SPOTS IN THE SINGING BEACH AVAILABLE FOR NON-RESIDENTS TO PARK IN. NON-RESIDENTS MUST PARK IN ONE OF THE DESIGNATED NON-RESIDENT SPACES OR WILL RISK BE TICKETED. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO BATHROOMS AVAILABLE AT SINGING BEACH FROM OCTOBER TO APRIL. IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING RULES ARE IN EFFECT.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Dogs are permitted to be on Singing Beach from October 1st - April 30th.
2. Dog owners must always clean up after their dog - No excuses!
3. Dog owners must maintain effective verbal control of their dogs and 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 maxiumum 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.
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.
SINGING BEACH RULES & REGULATIONS
1. No alcoholic beverages allowed on the beach.
2. Ball playing at right end of beach in marked recreation area only.
3. Recreation area use is at the discretion of lifeguards.
4. Rubber rafts, wind surfers, kayaks, artificial floats, skim boards, etc. are prohibited.
5. No dogs are allowed on the beach from May 1st - September 30th.
6. Lifeguards have jurisdiction of beach and swimming area.
7. Climbing and diving off of rocks and island swimming strictly prohibited.
8. Boats must remain 100 feet outside of the designated swim area.
9. No nudity allowed.
10.No open fires permitted. Grill fires by fire department permit only.
11.No littering. All rubbish must be placed in trash barrels.
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