Children's Beach & Playground
About this place
The beach's own facility page doesn't call out grilling directly (unlike Jetties/Dionis/Surfside), so this entry relies on Nantucket's town-wide beach ordinance, which applies island-wide absent a beach-specific override.
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Children's Beach & Playground?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Children's Beach & Playground. None. Nantucket's town-wide beach code (§216-4) permits charcoal or propane cooking grills at public beaches provided they're kept 25+ ft from beach grass/dunes and coals are fully doused and removed. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
None. Nantucket's town-wide beach code (§216-4) permits charcoal or propane cooking grills at public beaches provided they're kept 25+ ft from beach grass/dunes and coals are fully doused and removed.