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If you're looking for a site to hold your clambake, you'll find this list a useful starting point. Whether you need to accommodate a large corporate function or a small family gathering, you'll find something here that fits the bill.

 

Camp Evergreen
Andover, MA
(978) 475-2502
www.campevergreen.com
A private recreational facility adjacent to the 2,900 acre Harold Parker State Forest. Olympic size swimming pool, miniature golf course, covered areas & buildings, picnic tables, tennis court, volleyball courts, repelling course, ping pong tables, softball field, soccer field, pond, basketball courts and hiking trails.

Centennial Grove
Essex, MA
(978) 768-6531
Lakeside picnic area with swimming, docks, sandy beach, two baseball fields. Outdoor pavilion to accommodate 100 people. Picnic tables seat 80. Outside rentals of tables and chairs allowed. Available for rental Mon. through Fri. after 1:00, anytime on Sat. & Sun. Contact: Board of Selectmen.

Camp Spindrift
Gloucester, MA
(978) 281-2267
46 acres, huge outdoor pool, baseball field, basketball court, beach volleyball court and outdoor pavilion.

Cape Ann Marina Resort
Gloucester, MA
(978) 283-2112
www.capeannmarina.com/caterers.htm
Outdoor tented facility on the waters' edge. Horseshoes, volleyball, and brick bar set-up. Totally weather proof. Can accommodate up to 300.

Stage Fort Park
Gloucester, MA
(978) 281-9790
Public Park with small sandy beach located on Atlantic Ocean. Athletic fields. Available Memorial Day through October. Parking fee.

The Community House
Hamilton, MA
(978) 468-4818
www.communityhouse.org
Historic, intimate dining hall and paneled library accommodate 120 people. Across the street from Patton Park, which has a rotunda and athletic fields.

Steep Hill Beach
Ipswich, MA
(978) 356-4351
steephillbeach.thetrustees.org/index.cfm
Nestled at the base of Castle Hill, this beach is an unspoiled stretch of the Atlantic coastline. Sandy white beach for swimming (lifeguard on duty). Adjacent lawn with ocean views for picnicking and volleyball. Available May through September. Accommodates up to 1,000 people.

Masonic Temple
Ipswich, MA
(978) 356-9716

Tuck's Point
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
(978) 526-2000
Comfortable pavilion overlooking beautiful Manchester-by-the-Sea harbor. Gazebo available for wedding ceremonies. Contact Manchester Board of Selectmen.

Creighton Pond
Middleton, MA
(781) 593-1772
150 acres of private woodlands with a lodge that accommodates 125 people. Outdoor space available. An Olympic-sized swimming pool. Basketball, volleyball and softball fields.

Devereaux Beach
Marblehead, MA
(781) 631-3350
One of a few parks and beaches available by permit from the department superintendent.

Ipswich River Park
North Reading, MA
(978) 664-6016
49 acres of conservation area and restored wetlands. Recreation areas for softball, baseball, tennis, soccer, street hockey, soccer and canoeing. Gazebo with picnic tables.

Brooksby Farm Peabody Historical Society
Peabody, MA
(978) 531-4877
100 year old historical barn set on 20 acres of orchards. Accommodates 250 people. Outdoor space available. Two 1600's historic houses on property as well as an antique reconstructed firehouse museum built in 1875. Hiking trails, fishing ponds and hay rides.

Winter Island
Salem, MA
(978) 745-9430
Marine recreational park. 20-acre island connected by road to mainland. This site has 53 available campsites, historic walking tours, sandy beaches, and bathhouses with hot showers, windsurfing, scuba diving and pier fishing.

Camp Naumkeag
Salem, MA
(978) 745-5096

Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Salisbury, MA
(978) 462-4481
The John "Bear" Currier Pavilion located at the Salisbury Beach State Reservation where the Merrimac River meets the Atlantic Ocean is a covered pavilion with seating for 130 guests. Horseshoe pits. Alcohol permitted with a police detail.

MDC Breakheart Reservation
Saugus, MA
(781) 233-0834
www.state.ma.us/mdc/breakhrt.htm
700 acre wooded forests surrounding two ponds, volleyball and beach.

Tewksbury Elks
Tewksbury, MA
(978) 658-6421
Pavillion, ballfeild, horseshoes and volleyball.

Bradley Palmer State Park
Topsfield, MA
(978) 887-5931
www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/brad.htm
A 721 Acre State Park with 25 miles of hiking trails. 3 picnic areas available. Pine groves, baseball fields, children's wading pool. Covered pavilion accommodates 75 people. Reservations required.

Gould Barn

Topsfield, MA
(978) 887-9724
A cozy historical barn with modernized kitchen and restrooms. Tables and chairs are available. Rentals managed by the Topsfield Historical Society. Accommodates 100.

Topsfield Fairgrounds
Topsfield, MA
(978) 887-5000
Home of the Topsfield Fair. Trade building is 15,300 sq. feet of space to accommodate 300-400 people. Arena is 27,000 square feet and accommodates 750 people.