NARA (Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area)
NARA PARK IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND FROM DAWN TO DUSK.
Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area (NARA Park), is located at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton and is operated by the Town of Acton Recreation Department. This 40-acre park was opened in 1999 and is central to Acton's recreational events. Originally named North Acton Recreation Area, it was renamed in 2012 in honor of Acton's only Medal of Honor recipient from the Civil War.
With a swimming pond, sports pavilion, amphitheater, bathrooms, seasonal snack bar, playground, and walking trails, there really is something for everyone. NARA Park also boasts Miracle Field, a baseball field for kids and adults of all abilities, and the only one of its kind in Massachusetts.
NARA Park hosts an annual Independence Day celebration with family activities, musical performances, and fireworks. More than 500,000 people flock to this event every year.
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.
The park is open year-round from dawn to dusk and staffed seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through late August.
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NARA BEACH
NARA BEACH IS CLOSED FOR THE 2025 SEASON - SEE YOU IN 2026!
NARA Beach is open to both Acton residents and non-residents from Memorial Day weekend through late August. Beachgoers can drop in for a daily-use fee or purchase a beach membership pass. A lifeguard is on duty during hours of operation.
2025 HOURS OF OPERATION:
SATURDAY, MAY 24 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025:
- Open Daily: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (subject to change if necessary due to weather, lifeguard ratio)
2025 BEACH RATES - (Subject to Change) (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 the upper field parking area (71 Quarry Road) for field, large picnic gatherings, and amphitheater events.
SWIM LESSONS
Please check back in Spring 2026.
BEACH MEMBERSHIP
You may sign up for a seasonal beach membership form by visiting actonrec.com starting around February of 2026.
You may also deliver your completed form via: postal mail (Acton Recreation, 472 Main Street, Acton), drop-off your form in person at the Recreation Dept. (50 Audubon Drive), or at NARA Beach (25 Ledge Rock Way) during normal hours of operation. A check payment payable to the "Town of Acton" is required when submitting your membership form.