Recommended Locations

Massachusetts

Andover

Camp Evergreen 
(978) 475-2502 www.campevergreen.com 
A private recreational facility with an 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. 

Beverly 

Moraine Farms 
(978)-524-4553
With sweeping vistas of Wenham lake and acres of rhododendron, azaleas and rare plantings. Meeting rooms accommodate groups up to 50. Expansive lawns and exquisite gardens provide an extraordinary setting for outdoor events. 

Bradford 

Bradford Country Club 
(978) 372-8587 www.bradfordcc.com 
Outside tent for large groups and an 18 hole golf course specializing corporate golf outings. 9am shotgun on weekdays. 1pm shotgun on weekends and holidays. Open March - December. 

Byfield 

Newbury Perennial Gardens 
(978) 462-8377 www.newburyperennialgardens.com 
A private estate with 10 acres of flower gardens, pond, paths, croquet and horseshoes. Perfect for a wedding, conference, or other special events.

Concord 

The Thoreau Outdoor Center 
(978) 369-9804 www.thoreau.com  
Expansive sports field, swimming pools, basketball courts, and hiking trails are just a few of the outdoor recreational amenities available for a fun filled picnic or outing. You may customize the outing any way you want. There is something for everyone. Professionally trained staff will work with you to develop an outing or picnic your guests will talk about for months. 

Gloucester 

Thomas E. Lannon Schooner 
(978) 281-6634 www.schooner.org 
Cruise Gloucester Harbor on an authentic wooden schooner with Captain Tom and his wife Kay! Your group will have the entire boat to yourselves. What fun! Let Grllin’ by Vinwood handle the food.

Gloucester

Cape Ann Marina 
(978) 283-2112 www.capeannmarina.com 
Outside totally weather proof tent located at the waters edge on the Annisquam River. Can accommodate from 20-100. Inside year round room for 50 people over looking the marina and river. Ideal for rehearsal dinners, weddings, and events with out of town guests. 53 water view hotel rooms with balconies, indoor heated pool and spa. Restaurants, Deep Sea Fishing and Whale Watching onsite. FREE Sunset River Cruise with one night's stay (seasonal). A great place to park and play in Cape Ann! No nightly minimums.

Gloucester

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

Gloucester 

Stage Fort Park 
(978) 281-9790
A Public Park with small sandy beach located on right on the Atlantic Ocean in Gloucester, MA. Available Memorial Day through October. 

Hamilton

The Community House 
(978) 468-4818 www.communityhouse.org 
Historic, intimate dining hall and paneled library accommodate 120 people. The Room has a light and airy feeling with arched window’s and French doors

Ipswich

Steep Hill Beach
(978) 356-4351 steephillbeach.thetrustees.org 
Located on the property of Castle Hill, this pristine beachfront venue is perfect for a company outing, wedding, reunion and other special occasions. Steep Hill offers direct access to Cranes beach for swimming (lifeguard on duty) and volleyball. Available May through September. Accommodates up to 400 people

Ipswich 

Ipswich Masonic Temple 
(978) 356-3131
An indoor banquet room located on 10 acres with horseshoe pits and room for volleyball.

Manchester by the Sea 

Tuck's Point 
(978) 526-2000
A great pavilion overlooking spectacular Manchester-by-the-Sea harbor. There is a Gazebo available for wedding ceremonies. Contact Manchester Board of Selectmen. 

Marblehead

Devereaux Beach 
(781) 631-3350
This beach, along with other beaches and parks that are part of the Marblehead Recreation Department, are available for clambakes. Alcohol not permitted. A permit is required by the department superintendent. 

Middleton 

Creighton Pond 
(781) 593-1772 www.bgcl.org 
150 acres of private woodlands with a lodge that can accommodate up to125 people. Outdoor space available. An Olympic-sized swimming pool. Basketball, volleyball and softball fields. Ample parking. 

North Reading
978-664-3092 http://www.thomsoncc.com 
Thomson Country Club
An 18 hole private golf course located on Rte 62 in North Reading, Massachusetts. The golf course is available for tournaments and there is a recently renovated swimming pool and pavilion area available for private and corporate outings. 

Peabody 

Brooksby Farm 
(978) 531-4877 www.peabodyhistorical.org/sites_frame.htm 
The Smith barn, a 100 year old historical barn, which accommodates 250 people, is set on 20 acres of orchards. The Barn along with the outdoor space is perfect for a barbeque or clambake. Hiking trails, fishing ponds and hay rides are also available. 

Salem
Winter Island Marine Recreational Park 
(978) 745-9430 www.salemweb.com/winterisland/ 
This 20-acre island connected by a road to mainland offers sandy beaches, a bathhouse with hot showers and a fishing pier. 

Salem 

The House of Seven Gables 
(978) 744-0991 
The Oldest 17th century mansion in New England. Overlooks Salem harbor with period garden. The ocean front lawn is ideal for tented clambakes for 200 people. 

Salisbury 

Salisbury Beach State Reservation 
(978) 462-4481 www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/salb.htm 
Located at the Salisbury Beach State Reservation, The John "Bear" Currier Pavilion, offers seating for 130 guests. Horseshoe pits. Alcohol permitted with a police detail. 

Saugus 

Breakheart Reservation 
(781) 233-0834 www.state.ma.us/mdc/breakhrt.htm 
Two ponds on 640 acres of wooded forests. Fishing, hiking, volleyball and swimming at the supervised swimming area on Pearce Lake, one of the few fresh- water swimming spots north of Boston. 

Stoneham

Sandy Beach-Middlesex Fells 
(781) 662-5230
Volleyball, large field for soccer, swimming, and outdoor picnic tables. Accommodates 100 people. 

Topsfield 

Bradley Palmer State Park 
(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. 

Topsfield

Gould Barn 
(978) 887-9724
An historical barn with a modernized kitchen and clean restrooms. Tables and chairs are available. Rentals managed by the Topsfield Historical Society. Accommodates 100. 

Topsfield

Topsfield Fairgrounds 
(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. 

New Hampshire

Kingston, NH 

Camp Lincoln 
(603) 642-3361
Large well-guarded beach with canoes, rowboats, ball field, basketball and volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. Three picnic areas accommodate 250 people. 

Rye, NH

Odoirne Point State Park (603) 436-1552 
The largest underdeveloped stretches of shore on New Hampshire's eighteen mile coast. Picnic areas and extensive trails. Features Seacoast Science Center.