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Legion Beach
4.6★ · 49 Google ratings · North Andover, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
240 ft away
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
275 yd of shoreline
Sand
270 ft from the water to the back
Map of Legion Beach
1
1Parking240 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring children for summer programs
Kids' swim lessons run during summer with lifeguards on duty.
Plan for nature walks over swimming
The main appeal is the adjacent trail system with water views and forest paths rather than beach recreation.
Visit in autumn or off-peak times
The beach is most enjoyable during shoulder seasons when crowds are minimal and scenery is best.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2025
Verify residency requirement first
Multiple visitors reported being turned away, as beach access appears limited to North Andover residents only.
Expect bugs in warmer months
One visitor noted the area is full of bugs, suggesting insect repellent may be needed.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · mostly clear
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:16 | High tide | ↑ |
| 14:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:42 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:21 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 American Legion Beach, 522 Pleasant St, North Andover, MA 01845
🅿 Parking 240 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Legion Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 240 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Legion Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Legion Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
