APPENDIX B
STATUS OF PUBLIC LANDINGS IN GLOUCESTER
Note: This list contains references to 58 landings that have historically existed in Gloucester. Twenty-five of these landings currently provide public access to the water. Four beaches allow landings during off-hour and off-season. The remaining landings may no longer exist, cannot be clearly located or lack clear legal documentation establishing they are public landings. Updated February 2010 with assistance from Harbormaster James Caulkett and Shellfish Warden David Sargent.
1. CRIPPLE COVE, East Main Street opposite Haskell Street (Ben Smith Property) Assessor's Map 58/Lot 40
STATUS: Public. Property was sold by the City, later deeded back (in 1914) by Benjamin Smith "to be used as a park, playground and landing." This historical landing is to be surveyed by Cape Ann Survey, as part of the Incentive aid Grant, and will be recorded in Salem.
CONDITION: Excellent, redone in 1999. Public parking 100 feet of floats. Dingy Dock tie-up (permitted).
ENCROACHMENTS: Encroachments removed.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None
2. CLAY COVE LANDING, 93-97 East Main Street. Assessor's map 58
STATUS: No longer City property, although the landings were to be the use "of the people of the commonwealth forever," and not to be sold or leased. Could not be found. Private homes now located here. Could not be located in deed research at assessor’s office.
RECOMMENDATION: Title search needed.
3. GARDINER LANDING, Rear 167 East Main Street. Assessor’s Map 63
STATUS: No longer City property. Property owned by Americold. The approximate site of the old landing place is a portion of their parking lot, and water beyond. Ruins of a pier still exist.
RECOMMENDATION: This property is being researched by the County Engineers to establish the landing's exact location. City should work with Americold to obtain some use of the water portion (not presently used by the company) and a portion of the parking lot.
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4. ROBINSON'S LANDING, East Main Street, at Pirate's Lane. Map 79 Lot 1.
STATUS: Public. Three existing houses are built on a portion of the original landing. Seawall rebuilt in 2001. Sliver access can reach water with a kayak or dingy. New sign identifies access. 2 parking spots. Access tide dependent.
ENCROACHMENTS: Shrubs, railroad ties, a sign post and sign remain. Also, four apple trees on what may be our only remaining access.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Remove encroachments. Grade launch area. More research at Registry through the County Commissioner. City needs to obtain use of greater portion of the small cove area, as access is very limited due to houses, trees and signpost. Another option is to seek negotiations with abutters for the use of this property in exchange for the signs and trees remaining. A direct purchase is safer for the future.
5. FLAT (WONSON) COVE LANDING: Eastern Point Road at Ledge Lane. Assessor's Map 131/Lot 18.
STATUS: Public. City owned. Surveyed as part of the volunteer survey project. A plan was recorded. Sign, two park benches and small salt marsh grass. Must climb down wall to access. Sandy intertidal landing good for kayak access.
CONDITION: Flats, on-street parking only. Provides foot access. Close to other City owned property.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Waterways Board at Keith Trefry Park will install steps down to the landing.
6. GRAVING PLACE LANDING, Commercial Street, Assessor's Map 11.
STATUS: No longer exists. Probably incorporated in the present St. Peter's Square, as are landings #7 and #8. (All three appear on a plan at the Historical Society, no date.) Municipal parking with public landing for pick up and drop off.
No action recommended.
7. TOWN (SAMUEL GILBERT) LANDING, Washington and Commercial at St. Peter's Square. Assessor's Map 7/Lot 16.
STATUS: Public. The original landing was filled in when Rogers Street was created. The present landing area includes the access way between #9 and #17 Rogers Street, a public wharf, ramp and float, the Lobster Marina, and the parking lot--all of St. Peter's Square. St. Peter’s landing has been surveyed and recorded.
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CONDITION: Good. New ramp and float. Abundant parking.
ENCROACHMENTS: Lobster pots from the Marina stored on the public wharf for a large part of the year.
8. GEORGE STEELE LANDING, off Commercial Street.
STATUS: No longer a public landing. See #6.
9. ANDREW PARKER LANDING, Parker and East Main Streets. Assessor's Map 53.
STATUS: Was discontinued by an act of the Legislature. The approximate site of the original landing has been partially filled, and a parking lot built. Was in the general vicinity of Cripple Cove. Gordon Thomas Park dedicated at this location but public no longer has access to water.
10. LOBSTER COVE LANDING, Lane Road and Leonard Street. Assessor's Map 183
STATUS: Public. Survey in 1980 and update in 1987 by Carter and Towers. Legal Department was to have recorded the plan
CONDITION: Four parking spaces. Three signs show landing at two locations. Clutter removed, clean. Extensive mud flats except at high tides.
ENCROACHMENTS: Failed septic fixed. Materials moved. Neighborhood notifies of boats sit for more than two hours.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Deed research could indicate further access on northern section of landing. Ensure that access of Lane Road remains open.
11. TRENNEL COVE LANDING. So Ferry St off Marsh. Assessor's Map 89/Lot 31
STATUS: Public. Recorded 1988, by the County Engineers Office. Book 9386492, Plan 235-194. Abutter’s contest reached a negotiated settlement.
ENCROACHMENTS: Portion of a garage, portion of a tennis court, possibly a shed, brush often piled to block access to hill area.
CONDITION: Fair. Stone monument there, but plaque missing. Very limited parking along side of way. Three parking spots created for clammers and striper fishermen created by abutter to offset tennis court.
RECOMMENDATION: Monitor to ensure clutter such as boats and floats removed.
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12. GOOSE COVE LANDING, Holly and Dennison Streets, Assessor's map 115.
STATUS: Undetermined location and ownership. Deed research had not revealed former location.
CONDITION: Poor. Cove appears accessible by brook or by water only.
RECOMMENDATION: Further deed research at Registry.
13. LITTLE RIVER LANDING (aka Stubby Knowles and Frenchmen’s Pier), Essex Avenue at Magnolia Avenue. Assessor's Map 220/Lot 50.
STATUS: Public. Laid out by the County Commissioners in 1973. Recorded at the Registry of Deeds, Book 5999, Page 672. Also found in County Engineers Plan 3123.
CONDITION: Large area with great potential. Good location, plenty of room for parking, and several possible locations for a simple launch area. The Department of Public Works repaired the smelt fish pier and the parking area. Presently no launch area except a rough dirt path for carry-downs. Plaque, but not in a noticeable location. Very overgrown and neglected. Picnic bench. New plaque on a rock.
ENCROACHMENTS: On one side, a small portion of the abutter's driveway remains on landing property. On the Essex Avenue side, there is a "lawn area", evergreen trees, and small shrubs which may be on City property.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None
14. CLAY PIT LANDING, Concord Street. Assessor's Map 242.
STATUS: Public. Historical landing, still public property. To be surveyed by North Shore Survey as part of the Incentive Aid Grant, and recorded at the Registry. City owns the corner lot.
CONDITIONS: Largely marsh. Not useable in present condition. Tidal access for less than two hours a day. Beautiful area.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Boardwalk or ramp to gain access to water not practical. Good viewing spot for local marsh studies, field trips bird watching, etc.
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15. SAWYER'S DOCK LANDING, Atlantic Street below Long Wharf. Assessor's Map 246.
STATUS: Present status still unclear in 2010. Also known as Short Wharf. CONDITION: Unknown, probably marsh and water (approximately across from Pierce Island).
ENCROACHMENTS: Unknown
RECOMMENDATIONS: Deed research at Registry
16. KENT'S COVE LANDING. Off Concord Street opposite West Parish School, at the granite posts. Assessor's Map 229.
STATUS: Public. This landing being surveyed by the County Engineers, and will be recorded by them at the Registry of Deeds. The Way to the landing is privately owned, but access must be provided to the public landing per conditions in the deed. The abutters plan to improve the Way (presently a footpath) to a gravel drive, which will increase the public's access.
CONDITION: This landing is small, useable only at high tides. No parking along Way. Monument and plaque at beginning of landing, Very quiet, pretty spot. Small boats only.
ENCROACHMENTS: None. City should be diligent about maintaining access to the Way to the landing.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Access from the private road has washed out and needs some maintenance.
17. FRESHWATER COVE, end of Waterside Lane. Assessor's Map 204.
STATUS: Public. Adjoining properties have all been land-courted, and public landing shows up on all the plans. Will be surveyed as part of the contract with North Shore Survey, and filed with the Registry.
CONDITIONS: Waterside Lane regularly washes out, and is very difficult to use. No parking area, or room for easy turn-around of vehicles. Landing itself is a rocky beach. Well-used by lobstermen, and recreational. Monument there, but plaque is missing.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: End of road rutted. Needs new plaque.
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18. KETTLE COVE LANDING, Shore Road, across from Knowlton Park and Magnolia Fire station. Assessor's Map 166 and 168
STATUS: Public. Historical landing, recorded in 1875. Currently being surveyed by the County Engineers, who will submit a plan to the County Commissioners and record it. Magnolia Public Pier is part of this.
CONDITION: Waterways Board pursuing reconstruction of Magnolia Pier. Lobster Lane access washed out. Upper one-third of lane is Gloucester. Lower section of lane and beach is owned by Manchester. Some parking. Lobster Lane not recommended for launch access due to off-shore rocks.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Reconstruct Magnolia Pier. Work with Manchester for kayak access.
19. BISQUE FERRY (Spring) LANDING, Rust Island, end of Old County Road. Assessor's Map 232, Lot 25.
STATUS: Historical Landing. Needs research to determine present status. Appears on Land Court Plan 3927-I. Research indicates it is now privately controlled by Rust Island Association.
20. BLUE ROCKS LANDING, Squam Point, Annisquam. Assessor's Map 118.
STATUS: Listed as historical. Probable site of Ferry to Coffins Beach from Annisquam. Recorded as private property.
21. BROWN'S MILL LANDING, Washington Street at Mill River (by the Monument). Assessor's Map 102 and 109.
STATUS: Public, Near Captain Hooks. Parking part of Captain Hooks. Launch area washed out and very tidal. Kayak access possible
CONDITION: There is a ramp beside the monument, between Hodgkins Street and Washington Street. Parking is on Washington Street. Useable only at high tides. Extensive mud flats at lower tides. Public property also on East side of Old Mill Ice Cream. Plaque near Richdale.
ENCROACHMENTS: Possibly Mill Ice Cream Store's parking lot may be part of historic landing. Most of parking lot is on public property. No lease or payments.
RECOMMENDATIONS: More prominent signs and monitor to prevent access restrictions by private interests.
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22. CLAM ALLEY, off Washington Street, opposite Stanwood Street. Assessor's Map 111/Lot 50.
STATUS: Private neighborhood landing.
ENCROACHMENTS: Public not allowed access.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
23. DUNFUDGIN LANDING, Annisquam River behind the High School. Assessor's Map 19/Lot 1.
STATUS: Public. Given to the City by the School Department in the 50's. This site was surveyed by North Shore Survey, and a plan recorded at the Registry.
CONDITION: Rebuilt in 2002. Boat launch. Paved ramp with paid parking for 27 vehicles and trailers over flow at high school. Floats for public use. Handicap accessible and public toilets. Security lighting being installed.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
24. FOLLY COVE LANDING, Washington Street, near Rockport line. Assessor's Map 146.
STATUS: Public. Recorded in 1902, Book 118.
CONDITION: Very small parking area, some erosion. Dirt pathway down fairly steep hill to rocky beach. Monument and plaque there. Popular with divers.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Install guardrail and repair parking lot. Steps down to the water (stone or cement), a sign.
25. GREEN LANDING, Washington Street at Grant Circle. Assessor's map 84 and 87/ Lot 14.
STATUS: Public, recorded on State Highway Layout (1960, Book 4735, Page 76), Historic landing next to the common was altered by Route 128, redefined in 1946 (Book 3501, page 573).
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CONDITION: Friendly’s parking lot. Very tidal. Present landing includes a small grassy area between the shopping center and the rotary and Washington Street. Marsh and water all along the rotary and 128 up to Gloucester Marina's property. Useable for small boats when tide is high. Plaque and monument. Parking adequate.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Sign, keep sumac cleared for path to the water.
26. GOOSE COVE LANDING, Washington Street at the Stone Bridge, Assessor's Map 113.
STATUS: Public. Aside the walkway next to Washington Street. Must park and portage over from Dennison Street. Mud flats.
27. HARRIDAN, Squam Point, Assessor's Map 118.
STATUS: Undetermined location and ownership. Everything along Squam Point is now privately owned.
28. HODGKINS COVE LANDING, Washington Street next to University of Massachusetts Marine Lab, Map 139/Lots 3,4,6,10,11.
STATUS: Public. Historic Landing. Reclaimed by Eminent Domain in 1964. County Commissioner's plan of the original landing, 1961). Land court documents: Book 4786, page 127; Book 5110, page 380; Book 5144, page 84 and Book 6188, page 274.
CONDITION: Way to landing off Washington Street, used for launch and retrieval of boats, is steep and narrow. Often washed out. Mud flats at low tides. Used for commercial and recreational. Partially dredged in 1993.
ENCROACHMENTS: Encroachment removed with the exception of some lobster pots.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Improve launch area deal with run-off that comes down road.
29. LANE'S COVE LANDING, Duley and Andrew Streets, Assessor's Map 142/Lot 38.
STATUS: Public. Site of historic common landing. Purchased by the Conservation Commission in 1970, recorded in Book 5720, page 653.
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CONDITION: Large parcel, lots of potential. Good parking area available for trailers. Public landing and float. At low tides, about one-half of the cove is mud flats. The State Public Access Board provided a prefabricated ramp in 1990’s. The Breakwater was repaired in the 1990’s. Access for kayaks on at second landing point that has soft sand.
ENCROACHMENTS: Shack on City--owned property. Conservation Commission and Legal Department working to resolve the issue.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Ongoing road maintenance problems caused by drainage issues.
30. HEAD OF LOBSTER COVE LANDING, (see #10) same landing. Public
31. MILLETS COVE LANDING, Near Isaac Day's, Assessor's map 246. Atlantic Avenue.
STATUS: Located at The Bottom of Brooks Rd. Historical landing mentioned in 1853 report. No further documentation found.
RECOMMENDATION: More research at Registry. Consider the feasibility of selling City property at that location.
32. OAKE'S COVE LANDING, Rocky Neck off Wonson Street, Assessor's Map 130.
STATUS: Neighborhood landing, for the use of Rocky Neck residents. Land courted in 1979. Maintained by Rocky Neck residents.
33. OLD FERRY LANDING, River Road, Annisquam, Assessor’s Map 118.
STATUS: Historical landing. Between Curtis and McInvenny. All private property. Watersheet taken over by Annisquam Market Marina.
34. PLUM COVE LANDING, Washington Street in Bayview, Assessor's Map 140.
STATUS: Public. Recorded in 1910.
CONDITION: Monument and plaque. Primary use now is as a beach, which becomes a conflicting use in the summer. Landing useable at other seasons. Small parking lot across street. Popular with scuba divers.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: None.
35. RIGG'S LANDING, Riggs Point off Vine Street, Assessor's map 112.
STATUS: Historical. Ownership now private. Association has created deeded right-of-way.
36. WALKER CREEK LANDING, Concord and Sumner Street near the lower bridge, Assessor's Map 240. City owns west side of bridge. Private on other side.
STATUS: Undetermined. Used locally for many years, especially for swimming. Some clamming. Marsh land. Access limited to four hours around high tide.
RECOMMENDATION: Potential land on Essex Bay. Should be researched at Registry. If privately owned, abutter may be willing to donate, or grant easement.
37. WINGAERSHEEK BEACH LANDING, Atlantic Street, Assessor's Map 256.
STATUS: Public. Recorded by County Engineers in 1922.
CONDITION: Abundant parking in beach lot. Conflicting use with beach during summer months. Actual landing is in the rocks, but it is a common practice to pull boats up to the right of the rocky area--to swim, picnic, etc. Not possible to launch. Cannot land on sandy beach.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation to look at salt marsh restoration coupled with a boardwalk. .
38. LONG WHARF LANDING, 113-123 Atlantic Street, Assessor's Map 246/Lot 45 (Stone Pier).
STATUS: Public. Purchased in 1979, and recorded at the Registry - Book 6657, page 687. Will be resurveyed in 1988 to set monumentation lost over the years in storms.
CONDITION: Pre-fabricated boat ramp installed but washed out. Gravel causeway gets deep potholes. Requires frequent repair by Department of Public Works. Well-used landing with small, simple clam-shell launch area. Used by clammers and recreational boaters. Small parking area on the end. High tides only. Launch area is presently in clam flats. 10 PM to 4 AM curfew.
ENCROACHMENTS: None
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RECOMMENDATIONS: Prefabricated boat ramp needs to be relocated. Should have guard rails; add dingy dock tie-up. Create long-term restoration and management plan Signs needs to be replaced constantly.
39. FRIEND'S LANDING, Opposite Prospect Street, Assessor's Map 11.
STATUS: See Americold.
40. WITHAM STREET LANDING, at Good Harbor Beach, end of Witham Street, Assessor’s Map 184.
STATUS: Public. Part of the public beach. Conflicting use with the beach makes this landing unusable during months when the beach is open. Land Court Map 805B, 1906. No launching allowed.
CONDITION: Sandy Beach remains of cement ramp at end of street.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Make improvements for public safety and services access.
41. MILLS RIVER LANDING, Washington Street, near Seeall, Assessors Map 109.
STATUS: Undetermined. May have been incorporated into Methodist Church site.
42. ANNISQUAM LANDING, junction of Leonard and River. Assessor's Map 109.
STATUS: Possibly the footbridge. Further research to identify deed. Chapter 91 dinghy dock landing. Floats hang off bridge at Bridge Street.
CONDITION: Seventeen-foot wide grassy path, to sixty feet at the water. Wild roses, grass, etc. needs to be kept cut back. No parking except along the road. Rocky beach. Suitable for small boats such as canoes and shells.
ENCROACHMENTS: Unknown.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Research status of landing and footbridge.
44. SUTTER'S LANDING, Wheeler's Point on Riverside, Assessor's Map 100, between lots 10 and 11.
STATUS: Recently identified narrow right-of-way leading to stone pier in the Mill River
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CONDITION: Appears as part of abutter's lawn. Foot access only. Very small, larger at area by the water.
ENCROACHMENTS: Possibly lawn.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Needs research, and place sign if it’s public.
45. LANDING NEAR COFFIN'S FARM, Atlantic Street, Assessor's Map 246.
STATUS: Undetermined. May be private now. Not found on Assessor’s map. Review old map of Coffins Farm from 1920
46. COUNTY LANDING, Western Avenue at Pavilion Beach, Assessor's Map 2. Next to the Tavern.
STATUS: Public. Laid out as a public Way. Also approximate site of historic landing place. Used now to launch and retrieve boats and as a beach.
CONDITION: Ramp destroyed during a construction project.
ENCROACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATIONS: Needs to be repaired to re-open access. Consider putting in kayak racks.
47. STANWOOD POINT LANDING, Stanwood Avenue, Assessor's Map 230/Lot 134.
STATUS: Public. Taken by Eminent Domain. Recorded in Book 6216, page 791.
CONDITION: This small landing is heavily used. Dirt launch area, best at high tides. Very limited parking. Landing gets a lot of use, primarily small lobster boats and local recreational boats. Used also as a neighborhood beach. Abuts city pump station with 2 parking spots.
ENCROACHMENTS: Large number of boats stored on the landing and on the abutter' portion of the Cove (without their permission).
RECOMMENDATIONS: Washed out and in need of repair.
48-51. WOODWARD AVENUE LANDINGS A-4, Assessor's Maps 219, 220, 230.
These are private neighborhood landings which the public may use because of our purchase of #47 above. They are not very useable, and are almost totally neglected. Neighborhood landings that should be verified as private and de-listed.
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52. ROCKY NECK LANDING, Rocky Neck Avenue on the Causeway, Assessor's Map 130.
STATUS: Public. City-owned property. Historic landing which has been largely unused for many years.
CONDITION: Municipal parking lot, riprap wall, water rights. Smith Cove is the site of proposed Army Corps dredge project. The Harbormaster's Office is pursuing the building of commercial floats
ENCROACHMENTS: Recently survey did not indicate encroachments.
RECOMMENDATION: Add floats and sign if floats permitted.
53. BISQUE FERRY LANDING, Bisque Point, Rust Island, Assessor's Map 232.
STATUS: See #19.
54. RUST ISLAND LANDING, Rust Island, Assessor's Map 232.
STATUS: Listed as private, neighborhood. Rust Island Association. Should be researched.
55. NORTH LANDING, Thurston Point, off Cedar Lane, Assessor's Map 98/Lot 54.
STATUS: Appears on Assessor's Map. Used by public. No documentation found.
CONDITION: Small area of upland and rocks on the Annisquam River. Foot Access only, beside abutter's side yard. No parking.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Consider selling to neighborhood association.
56. CORLISS LANDING, Apple Street, Assessor's Map 96/Lot 2.
STATUS: Public. Recorded in 1981. Deeded to City by the Corliss family. Book 6764, page 652.
CONDITION: Adequate area for parking. Room for a small park area for passive recreation. Use at higher tides. Prefabricated ramp from the State Public Access Board.
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ENCROACHMENTS:
RECOMMENDATIONS: Maintenance plan for rutting and upkeep.
57. SOUTH LANDING, Rust Island off Route 128, Assessor's Map 233 between lots 2 and 3.
STATUS: Public. Appears on the Assessor's Map. Not claimed by either abutter, so presumed to be publicly owned. Also appears on Land Court Plans.
CONDITION: People park on state highway next to landing. Mud flats and marsh at low tide for striper fishing.
ENCROACHMENTS: None.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
58. WEST LANDING, Access between 34 and 35 Thurston Road.
STATUS: Public. Added since 1998 list. Legal status unknown.
CONDITION: Grassy footpath to water's edge and small-boat launching area. Rocky shore for swimming, boating, fishing. Pier and picnic tables. Suitable for small boats only.
ENCROACHMENTS: Unknown.
RECOMMENDATIONS: To be determined.
Note: Water access over the following beaches is prohibited from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM. After hours and during the off-season, watercraft maybe launched by portage with permission of the Harbormaster (no vehicles are allowed on the beaches).
Good Harbor, Wingaersheek, Plum Cover and Niles Beaches
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