Beautiful lake and hiking trails all around, if you're looking for a day of hiking and exploring…read morethis is where you want to go! There's also a parking area with picnic tables & benches where you can sit out and look over the lake.

Beautiful lake in Manchester (also the drinking water source for the city). There is a pretty big…read moreparking lot, some picnic tables and benches along the lake. There's also a lot of tall trees, so there were some people hammocking. Lovely well maintained flat trail around the lake. No swimming is allowed, but boating is allowed. Feeding animals is also not allowed. Would recommend coming here for picnicking and getting some fresh air.

I enjoy walking at this park because it has many hiking trails and beautiful lakes views. That…read morealong with some shaded areas make it a good place to visit. I've been at a couple of events at the castle including a wedding. A beautiful place for sure. It is one of those place to check out at least once if you are in the area.

A lovely Sunday afternoon hiking trail. The scenic walking trails, peaceful lake views, and…read morewell-maintained grounds make it the perfect place to unwind, exercise, or spend quality time outdoors. This park has a relaxing, almost storybook feel to it. The stone castle adds such a unique charm, and the views from certain overlooks are truly breathtaking, especially with all the snow and ice covered lake. It's clean, quiet, and feels like a little escape from the busy world.

Absolutely gorgeous glacier lake. It's not huge, but what it lacks in size, there's lots of charm…read more You won't be building a house here, which is awesome regulations. Have been coming here forty years plus. It is pristine. Love being here almost every year. It's fun for swimming in. The water is clear. Fishing is okay but not great. On a plus note lots of frogs and turtles. At night on a good night, be sure to enjoy the reflection of the stars on the water. This is a great place to be!

My go to lake. It can get very crowded but not always. I purchased a season pass last year and it…read morewas well worth it. My friend and I went yesterday and it cost $25 for the two of us, including parking. They actually do come around and check to make sure everyone paid. Small parking lot but if it is full, you can park on the next street. If you're looking at the lake, park on the street to the right of it. There is a floating dock to swim/walk out to. The water blocked off for swimming is not that deep. I think the deepest is probably 5 feet. They do have lifeguards on duty and a little snack shack. Water is clean for a lake and typically warm. There is a playground and a couple picnic tables. Not much shade. Kids are allowed to wear lifejackets, but that is all I recall seeing for flotation devices. They do have kayaks and I think paddle boots you can rent. Opens at 10 AM.

This is our local beach / lake and we love it here! You can go swimming, canoeing, and fishing…read morehere. The lakes fish are pretty impressive. We've caught small and large mouth bass, catfish, and tons of sunfish here. It has lifeguards during the summer season and bathrooms. Parking is for residents only. If you're a Littleton resident this place is a gem!!

It's a nice relaxing little beach. However, because I'm not a resident of this township; it cost…read moreme $20 for a day pass. I'm from out of town and while my son was at a hockey camp I was looking to get some sun and relaxation. For the size of the park and beach $20 is way to much for this spot.

the beach itself is nice. the water was a very enjoyable temperature and not too crowded. be aware…read moreif you don't live in marlborough it does cost $20 to get in. if id known this ahead of time we might have gone somewhere else but i figured we'd try it out. bathrooms were clean with a shower outside to rinse off with so that was nice. however, when we arrived there were 2 roped off areas. one was crowded and one only had one person swimming in it. we set up stuff near the less crowded one and went in. the lifeguard then yelled at us not to swim in that area even though we are still unsure why. the entire time we were there the lifeguards were insufferable. they yelled about the smallest things like parents carrying their kids on their shoulders. for $20 i expected a bit more so we probably won't be back considering there are just so many other beaches to go to in the area that are free.

I have been visiting Kingston State Park for many years, and overall it is a nice place to walk and…read moreenjoy the scenery. In the off season it is quiet, peaceful, and a good spot to get some fresh air. The views along the water are great, and the trails are easy to walk. There are a few issues that stand out. In the off season dogs are allowed, but some owners leave their dog waste behind which creates a mess and takes away from the park. This is one of the reasons why dogs are no longer allowed year round. You also see a lot of dogs off leash, and not every owner keeps their dog close or under control which can be frustrating for people who use the park responsibly. Parking has also changed. The lot across the street used to be available for park visitors, but it is now restricted to town residents. Most residents do not even use the park, so limiting parking like that makes it harder for the people who actually come here. Even with those drawbacks, Kingston State Park is still a nice place for a walk, especially in the off season. The scenery makes it worth visiting and it remains one of the quieter places to get outside for a bit.

The park was nice, workers were friendly. My wife and I went to a excluded spot to get away from…read morethe crowds and noise. While there, people started to invade our bubble, sitting on the picnic table 4 feet behind us to have lunch. Then more came swimming in the little cut out right in front of us. I know we don't own the place, but obviously we were trying to find a quite area. Also, there was plenty of open space all around so feeling the need to encroach on us was a mystery. A little "personal space etiquette" was needed.

Open till 8, grills and some shade, boats for rent, showers and a snack stand. Definitely some lake…read moregrass but the dock is clean and it's about 12 feet deep beyond the dock! Kids area is enclosed. Nice sand and a few chairs. Very sunny, facing west. Pay for a membership or with a credit card or cash at the gate. Very nice.

Great spot to take the family. Go online to reserve a day pass if from out of town. Lifeguards on…read moreduty. Pack in pack out. Playground and decent sand.

Beautiful! Clean. Lovely, white sand. Playground…read more Lighthouse with a Pokemon stop. Covered bridges.

Beautiful clear water. Serene. White sand. Clean…read more Lifeguards on duty during the summer season, which has its pros and cons. Lifeguards pros are obvious. Cons are that, no floaties are allowed, only coast guard approved PFDs are allowed, no skipping stones, no horseplay, etc. there also porta-potties in season. Did I say picture perfect? Idyllic. This is the best New England has to offer. Yes it is residents only but you can bring guests.

Yes there is a 1/2 mile walk to the trail and then 1/2 mile walk back to your parked car no biggie…read moredon't let that deter you from doing this hike. Agree there are better views in other parts of NH but this is ok. Bugs are vicious on certain parts of the trail and better off brining a bug net because someone else posted they don't care if you have bug spray I mean I even walked with can, I would still hike it though I prefer paid for parking on the website it's 5.00$ a person and you can use the whole state park for all day It was full of camps for swimming so if your not a fan of a lot of people maybe this lake is not for you Hope everyone enjoys there time there

Our walk/hike on the Shaw & Fundy Trails were perfect because they are well-trodden, pine-needle…read morecarpeted trails that were good for our sister who has a bad knee & can't handle trails with vertical climb, tree roots &/or rocky faces. The trails passed by marshes, over creeks &, at times, we had to navigate through areas that had some minimal flooding. Signage is practically non-existent, with arrows primarily @ intersections & also kind of confusing where the parking lots are for the trailheads. There is very little blazing on the trees but again, the trail directions are obvious. Not too much indication of wildlife, although, of course, we were in the thick of the trees. The folks at the Visitor Center are super friendly, knowledgeable & helpful.

Close to Colonial Hotel, this is an accessible gem. A new parking payment machine has been set up…read morebut no charges at moment. There are lots of picnic tables and looks like swimming in a Great Lake with s sandy beach. Trails are clean and shady. I wish there was a map that showed distances: I was unsure how long it would take for me to hike around it, so I did not take the trail. Clean bathrooms, but only open until 3 pm at the moment.

The pavilion was rented for a birthday party on, what turned out to be, a very cold and windy day…read more The staff offered indoor warm space and hot chocolate in the visitor center. The building is beautiful. On a warm day, the pavilion would be great...large with 12+ picnic tables. The park has walking trails, a beach and a playground. The staff go out of their way for the visitors. Highly recommend!