Shirley Beach - Park in Shirley - 18 Grandview Dr, USA

This is turning into an extremely bad location and potentially dangerous too. Those in the water, at the playground area, or on the beach are likely safe, but the parking lot is turning into a medium to high risk experience. Our latest encounter involved a couple that appeared to be junkies shooting up in the parking lot. The woman opened her car door and slinked onto the ground passing out against the running board and open passenger door. When they finally came to, he sent her out to find sugar packs from anyone that would listen. If you don't know why a junkie would be craiving sugar packs, go look it up. The police had been called earlier, but we were told their response was that as long as these two weren't going to drive, that they were fine where they were. The kayak launch area is poorly maintained, even after repeated requests to park staff. At this point it's just a matter of time before somebody accidentally falls off and hurts themselves.

Go for the sprinkler park for sure but just know the beach is disgusting (tons of rotting seaweed and nasty swan poops), playground non existent except swings but there's a pretty cool sprinkler park. Small but fun and free. Bathroom is open seasonally only. Unlike some sprinkler parks there is nobody there check if you belong to this Township. Anyone can park and enjoy the sprinkler park or the beach. Just be aware if you come that you should probably bring some folding chairs because there are only two picnic tables available. Also it is open to the street and not fully gated so keep an eye on younger children. Nice view of bay and lots of swans though.

Always relax here. Nice little community beach park at the end of parkview drive in shirley. The park is really on grandview drive and is normally accessible most times being all year round. It is closed with the gates and locks on most late evenings, they're pretty consistent with this throughout the years. While here, you can relax in your car looking at the subtle sea waves coming in while sniffing in that fresh sea breeze. Or, you can stand outside, walk along the short beach line and feel the sand in your toes a bit or pass the time with your child at the lovely play and garden area right next in the same compound. The playground is also equipt with a water park theme and capabilities, be sure to go when it gets hot.

Splash water pad..few picnic tables, lots of geese..amazing fun with my grandson..

I've never found a beach I didn't love! For me it's the sound of the waves, the seagulls making their noises and the sunshine. I find it all tremendously relaxing but I wasn't prepared for what I found at Shirley Beach! There's sand but only way underneath the ping pong to baseball size rocks! Try putting a towel down & lying on that! In addition, from the bulkhead to the water if you're 6 feet tall your feet will be in the water - so you'll need to lie sideways! There's a very small splash park for kids behind the beach with a grassy area that I moved to that was more comfortable. I was only in the area visiting family, and after paying Smithpoint Park/Beach $20 daily parking fee the prior day - I decided to try Shirley Beach and that was my experience!

Small clean family beach.. It was perfect. Park and slash pad for kids.. It was free

It’s not even a beach A thin short stripe of the coast with pebble stinks as a slough and full of seaweed Don’t waste your time if you’re not from this neighborhood

Nice place in neighborhood