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The Beaver Lake Boat Access facility has a boat ramp and is adequate for car top canoes and kayaks and also has a ramp for small trailers. Beaver Lake has an average depth of 16 feet and has ten species of fish. It is a popular ice fishing venue in the winter. The 150 acre lake has ~ 150 lakefront properties mostly permanent residents. Gallen’s Town Beach is open to Derry residents only.
The Circle of Fun Playground in Auburn is directly adjacent to Lake Massabesic. In addition to the playsets there are picnic facilities. This is a good place for play dates or birthday parties if you have very young children. Lake Massabesic is Manchester’s water supply so there is no swimming or wading allowed.
The Griffin Mill Site in Auburn dates from 1826 when it was a grist mill. It was used for other applications throughout the 1800s up to the early 1900s. The site today is undeveloped but is a pleasant diversion for a few minutes when in the area.
There is a small park on the shores of Lake Massabesic in Auburn with some picnic tables and memorials to New Hampshire veterans. There is no swimming in the lake due to it being the water supply for the city of Manchester but it is a very quiet spot for a nice lunch. Boating on the lake is allowed and birding is a popular pastime with ~ 23 species spotted.
Clair’s Landing on Lake Massabesic in Auburn is a wide boat launch capable of handling good sized motor boats. The 4 square mile lake supplies drinking water for the city of Manchester so swimming and waterskiing are not allowed. It is a good spot for fishing, sailing or boating. Up to 23 species of birds have been identified on the lake.
