Lake Gardner
Lake Gardner
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Alex p
Brookline, MA1 contribution
May 2020 • Family
Did catch no fish in lake . use worms and surf rod . Next time use my boat . Stock lake with fish please
Written 7 January 2021
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Dannielle M
168 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Been coming here for 26 years. Get there early to get good spot on the sandy beach. We visit before the lifeguards start for the season as you can't have any kind of tubes or floats in the water once the lifeguards are on duty. There are bathrooms, free parking, shady spots, an ice cream truck that i swear comes every 20 minutes, area to put kayaks/canoes in, a walking trail, fishing off to one side. Convenient to downtown.
Written 18 November 2018
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Daphne W
Amesbury, MA31 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
On a gorgeous fall day, my dog and I hiked along the lake by following the trail to the right side of the beach. The views of the lake and the foliage was gorgeous. My dog loved it and had many opportunities to swim in the lake.
Written 22 October 2018
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ragtop_rider
Amesbury, MA342 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This lovely lake is shallow, does not allow powerboats, so kayaking and paddle boarding is great because the water is not chopped up by the boats. The lake has a protected cove which is great for paddle practice. The lake also has a small sandy beach that is great for kids. Dogs are prohibited during the summer, which is a very good thing, keeping the beach and water cleaner.
Written 23 August 2018
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Paul M
West Newbury, MA75 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This was my first trip here. A great spot for a little fresh water beach time, especially for families with small children. But we were here to Kayak, and it is a good spot for leisurely lake kayaking, and up the powwow river. No admission/parking fee and easy put in at end of beach area. Entrance is off High St, and is easy to miss. Do not follow google gps, as it takes you to a dead end street with NO access
Written 8 August 2018
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AprilBaby41
Amesbury, MA22 contributions
Jul 2017
what more can I add. This is a lake, not well known that it's there. You can have shade, (if you stake your claim early enough) Lifeguards are vigilant, the water warm and generally clean.
Written 22 December 2017
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pator
Amesbury, MA47 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Great beach - plenty of public parking - canoe and paddle board rentals available. Close to downtown center.
Written 2 October 2017
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Sensei-03885
Stratham, NH189 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Great place to cool off, mellow out with the grandkids. Good for a couple of hours of diversion: nice beach, flowing waters, scenic view.
Written 6 September 2017
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Marion T
Newburyport, MA346 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Looking for a warm lake where we could take a quick swim in the hot weather (the ocean being still too cold), we found Gardner on a local map. it was a quick drive, had well-arranged parking and a lovely sandy beach where children and parents were swimming and playing. There is a beach house with restrooms and a lifeguard, but nothing more--no food stands or commercial places--and the lake is cool and lovely, surrounded by woods.
Written 28 June 2017
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Schatziboppes256
Amesbury, MA22 contributions
Jul 2016
Lake Gardner is a clear water lake with free parking. On weekends, you can rent kayaks (single or double seated) and canoes. There are lifeguards on duty, plus a public bathroom. AND, the Ice Cream truck stops by every so often to allow you to enjoy a frosty treat. We live at the other end of the lake and love kayaking and swimming there in the summer, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing there in the winter months. I highly recommend this beach (esp. because it is so much warmer than the ocean!). Try it, you'll love it!
Written 3 May 2017
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Love this wee gem!
A friend was wondering if there is a public launch & can you use a jetski on this lake? TIA 😊
Is there a place where dogs can swim?
Schatziboppes256
Amesbury, MA22 contributions
I believe that if you go to the right at the beach, where the kayaks and canoes are launched, your dog can swim. What I'd recommend, however, is that you follow the path around the lake to the left where you'll find a number of areas that are open to the lake where your dog can freely swim. I'd recommend that.
Schatziboppes256
Amesbury, MA22 contributions
Who do I contact to reserve a kayak for rental on a Saturday or a Sunday? What are their hours of operation? Phone number?
Thanks!
Paul M
West Newbury, MA75 contributions
Rental station is run by Plum Island Kayak from Newburyport Give then a call
Schatziboppes256
Amesbury, MA22 contributions
Hi! I'd like to know how to reserve a kayak or paddle board on Lake Gardner on the weekends. Is there a number I can call to find out?
Will the bathrooms be open this memorial day weekend?
Schatziboppes256
Amesbury, MA22 contributions
So to get back to you so late; I was out of town.
Yes the bathrooms are open on holiday weekends, as far as I know. I live on the lake so it's easy for me to kayak back to my condo and use our own.
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