Short Beach Park
About this place
Town beach with three rentable picnic pavilions; Picnic Area #1 has 2 large grills and 9 six-foot tables, Picnic Area #3 (Pride's Point) has 1 grill and 4 tables. Town ordinance restricts fires to designated areas/receptacles, so charcoal/wood fires are designated-areas-only; the ordinance is silent on portable propane grills specifically. Dogs are banned on town beaches April-November.
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Common questions
Can you grill at Short Beach Park?
Yes — charcoal grilling is allowed at Short Beach Park; propane is not confirmed. Grills are already provided on site. Picnic pavilion reservation required for group use (3 pavilions, resident vs. non-resident fee tiers); non-resident parking pass required in season ($20/car Mon-Thu, $40/car Fri-Sun & holidays). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Picnic pavilion reservation required for group use (3 pavilions, resident vs. non-resident fee tiers); non-resident parking pass required in season ($20/car Mon-Thu, $40/car Fri-Sun & holidays).
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs not allowed on Town beaches April through November.
