Summer is coming to an end, school is starting and you want to fill your weekend with family fun
before the cold comes in? Well I have the perfect spot for you. On this episode of Keeping it Real, my daughters Samantha, Alexandra, Emma Faith, and I take on Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, Massachusetts. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to relax by the beach, play at the park, or any type of sport, then look no further.
With two beaches, a large playground, picnic benches, two baseball fields, a basketball court,
a dog park there are plenty of activities to do for the whole day. The overlooks the water to serve
as a nice view for both you and your children. There is plenty of seating for you to enjoy the water, drink coffee, or read a book!
Looking for a more active thing to do? Or maybe you want to show off your competitive side?
There is access a sand volleyball court, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts for
endless sport opportunities.
When lunch time starts to roll around and hunger strikes you can settle into one of the many picnic tables and cooking areas to start enjoying your food. Just be sure to bring your own grill if you want to cook though! If you’re not in the mood to cook there is also a privately owned restaurant which is open to the public that serves delicious food.
During the summer season, there are outdoor concerts, fireworks, and storytelling events for children, festivals, farmers markets, and several other events. When we arrived there, we were surprised to find that there happened to be a festival going on! There were plenty of food trucks and tents there with different vendors. Our favorite was a woman who wrote a book about a dog who was paralyzed and had no use of his back legs. My daughters got to pet a dog and we also ended up buying the book! A bedtime story that will remind us of the fun we had there every time we read it.
If your child is of the furry kind, then you’re in luck! State Fort Park is dog friendly! Although they are not permitted to be on the beach, they are welcome to roam on a leash with you throughout the rest of the park!
There is nothing negative we really have to say about the Stage Fort Park and our experience there. The only thing I would say is that a lot of the activities are geared towards older children, but there is plenty of field space for you and your baby to make fun of your own! We definitely recommend you head out and give it a look! Thank you for reading, stay tuned to see where we go next!