Parking at the Beach

Keeping with last weeks theme, Patch Picks is looking at beaches in Swampscott. Where can you park? And what are the regulations to park there?

1.  is located right on the Lynn-Swampscott border on Lynn Shore Drive. It's also one of the easiest beaches to find a near-by parking spot. Humphrey street borders the beach. On-street parking is available. There are no parking restrictions from the Lynn border all the way to Monument Avenue in Swampscott. 

2. Keep driving on Humphrey street until you arrive at the Fish House.  is on your left. Beside King's Beach, this is the only other beach with free parking. The lot at the Fish House is open to the public.  

3. If you're in the mood for a more private beach check out . The downside to this oceanside getaway is that you need a recreation sticker to park here. The views are magnificent. 

4.  is located on Atlantic Avenue and Beach Bluff Avenue. This one is also located in a more residential area. In order to park here you will need a recreation sticker. 

5.  is located on Puritan Road and Humphrey Street. You will need a parking sticker to use this beach, too. 

In order to get your hands on a recreation sticker, residents may go to Town Hall with car registration and a driver's license with a Swampscott address. You may also receive a sticker via mail by sending in a copy of your license and registration along with a check and self-addressed, stamped envelope. The fee for a recreation sticker is $15. 

According to David Castellarin, chairman of the Traffic Committee, the three beaches that require a recreation sticker are located in residential zones, which is why they are not open to the public. 

"We just don't have the facilities for that," Castellarin said. 

He said that if you are in doubt read the signs.