Boat Policy

A. B. Clark Beach, which spans from Bowdoin Road to Clark Road and includes the beach and tidal flats, the beach road, and the parking area, is a unique natural resource. Dogs are permitted on Clark Beach to enjoy this resource with you. In the interest of protecting this natural resource and ensuring a pleasant beach experience for everyone, dog walkers must comply with the Clark Beach dog regulations.

• Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times to the mean low tide line from May 15 to October 1 between the hours of 8am and 8pm. Please consider keeping your dog leashed in the late fall, winter, or early spring when the beach is busy.
• Dog owners must have their dogs under control at all times and treat other beach goers courteously.
• Dog owners must pick up and dispose of their dogs’ waste.
• Dog owners must keep their dog out of freshwater wetland areas to protect wildlife.
• Dog owners must not allow their dog to harass people, or chase, hunt, or harass wildlife or other dogs.



The AGN Board will work with the Town of Ipswich Animal Control Officer to enforce these regulations. Help keep A.B. Clark Beach dog-friendly. Be a responsible dog walker by showing respect for non-dog walkers who might be afraid of or allergic to dogs. Thank you for your support.

Recreational and Commercial Drone Technology is growing in popularity and we anticipate its use on Clark Beach and Clark Pond in the coming years. The use of drones (unmanned aircraft) on Clark Beach or Clark Pond is not permitted without approval from the AGN Board.

Effective May 1, 2017, the following process must be followed by any AGN member who wishes to use a drone on AGN property.

An email inquiry must be submitted in advance, and must provide the Board of Directors with the following information:

• Date of Use of the Drone
• Duration of the use of the Drone
• Purpose of the use of the Drone
• Name of the Drone operator

The AGN Board of Directors will review the request at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The Board will vote on the request and will communicate in writing the outcome of the vote as soon as possible to the Great Neck resident making the request. The request will be based on the potential impact to users of the Clark Beach area, on the neighbors, and on the environment guided by the provisions of the Deed of Conservation Restriction, the Clark Beach Management Plan, and the Clark Pond Sustainability Plan. The decision of the Board will be final.

Some guidelines for use are as follows:

• Unmanned aircraft may not disturb or harass wildlife or people.
• Unmanned aircraft may not be launched, landed, or operated from or on areas that are designated as wilderness.
• Unmanned aircraft will not be flown in an inappropriate manner.
• Inexperienced unmanned aircraft operators must be accompanied and assisted by an experienced operator.
• Operators must avoid flying directly over people, vessels, vehicles or structures and must avoid endangering the life and property of others.
• Unmanned aircraft must be within visual sight of the operator at all times during flight of the unmanned aircraft.
• One single pilot may not control more than one unmanned aircraft at the same time.
• No nighttime operations are permitted. 

The Clark Beach area is open for many types of passive recreation activities including: sunbathing, nature study, bird watching and picnicking. In addition, residents of Great Neck who are current dues‐paying members of the Association of Great Neck may request a permit from the AGN Board to hold special social events in the Clark Beach area such as weddings and family gatherings.

Effective December 1, 2010, any resident of Great Neck who is a current dues‐paying member of AGN may make a formal written request to the Board of Directors for permission to use AGN property for a special social event.

Please submit an email inquiry at least two months in advance of the event with the following information:

• Date
• Hours
• Desired location
• Estimated number of attendees
• Estimated number of vehicles. (Please note that only vehicles with AGN hang tags may park in the Clark and Bowdoin lots.)
• Plan for non-AGN vehicle parking
• Temporary facilities that will be installed, if applicable
• Will alcohol be served? If so, what controls will be in place regarding underage drinking and over-consumption of alcohol?
• What controls will be in place for noise level?



The AGN Board of Directors will review the request at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The Board will vote on the request and will communicate in writing the outcome of the vote. The request will be judged based on the scale and the potential impact of the event on the other anticipated simultaneous users of the Clark Beach area, on the neighbors, and on the environment guided by the provisions of the Deed of Conservation Restriction, the Clark Beach Management Plan, and the Clark Beach and Pond Rules and Regulations. The decision of the Board will be final.