NARA Park
Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area (NARA)
Onsite Seasonal Office Phone (during hours of operation) - 978-929-6641
Please call the Acton Recreation Department during the off-season: 978-929-6640 ext. 0.
New Recreation Department office (in addition to 50 Audubon Dr.) at the NARA Sports Plaza located in the upper park area, 71 Quarry Road, Acton. This office will be staffed weekdays from mid-May through October 31.
NARA Park, the Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area, is located at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton and operated by the Town of Acton Recreation Department. The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset and staffed seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through late August.
NARA Park and Beach Rules and Regulations
NARA Beach
NARA Beach is open to both Acton residents and non-residents from Memorial Day weekend through late August. Beach-goers can drop in for a daily-use fee or purchase a beach membership pass. A lifeguard is on duty during hours of operation.
2023 NARA Seasonal Beach Passes are now available for purchase. Please click here for details and/or to register. Early bird rate is available through Friday, June 16, 2023.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
SATURDAY, MAY 27 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023:
- Open Daily: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (subject to change if necessary due to weather, lifeguard ratio)
2023 Daily Beach Rates Available (Residents Must Show ID)
Acton Residents: $6 per person for ages 2 & up, with a cap of $24 per household up to 6 members.
Non-Residents: $8 per person for ages 11 & under, $10 for ages 12 & up, with a cap of $45 per household up to 6 members.
Special Group Rate (Must submit a Field and Facilities Request Form): $4 Acton Resident/$6 Non-Resident
Parking:
Parking is free and located at the lower park (25 Ledge Rock Way) and the upper field area (75 Quarry Road). Please use upper field parking area for field and concert events.
Swim Lessons:
We will not be offering swim lessons for the 2023 season.
MEMBERSHIP
You can now sign up for a seasonal beach membership form by visiting actonrec.com online!
You may also mail, drop-off in person or bring during beach hours a completed membership form with check payment payable to Town of Acton.
2023 Seasonal Beach Membership Form
Amphitheater
The Amphitheater is the home of the exciting Summer Concert Series featuring numerous national touring performers and local favorites from a broad range of genres. Everyone is sure to find something they will enjoy!
Please view the Concerts and Special Events link on the left-hand side of this page for more details.