Gray's Beach Park
Kingston, MA
Gray's Beach Park is Kingston's only public beach, a small sandy stretch on Kingston Bay with a boardwalk, a fenced playground, picnic areas, and a quarter mile walking path. Parking is by sticker from April through October, and the park stays open to the public year round.
A pleasant, family friendly park with a playground and boardwalk, but the beach is small and Kingston Bay is muddy at low tide.
How we score beachesA parking sticker is required April through October, and non-residents pay more. Buy one from the recreation office before you go.
Ample parking off Gray's Beach Road, with a sticker required April through October. Non-residents pay a higher sticker fee than residents.
A boardwalk and a quarter mile walking path run through the park, and seasonal restrooms are on site. The beach itself is regular sand.
The bay is calm and warms up by mid to late summer. Spring and fall are quiet, with birds along the shore.
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