Where Are The Beaches?  HOME » RECREATION » BEACHES   You'd expect there to be plenty of around in a place referred to as the Lakes Region, and we don't disappoint! We probably don't need to tell you about Weirs Beach, but there are several other beaches in the Lakes Region. If the perfect beach in your eyes is a little quieter and slower paced, then the atmosphere surrounding Weirs Beach may be a bit too much for you.  Hopefully, this section of our website should help you in picking out the perfect beach.  Weirs Beach Map of Location Hands down the most popular and well known beach in the Lakes Region, Weirs Beach is a wide and long, sandy, and very clean beach. Water toward the north end of the beach, near the boardwalk, is very shallow out to a great distance allowing water games to be played with ease and making it ideal for young children. The beach features on site dressing rooms, rest rooms, a playground with swings, and a nice picnic area. Weirs beach is located on Lakeside Avenue off Route 3. There is a fee for parking, five dollars as of the time of this writing. You can also park along Lakeside Ave, where there are parking meters. Fee's are always annoying, but pay them gladly, for they are the reason the beach is so well kept. Ellacoya State Beach & Park Map of Location Ellacoya has a large campground area for RV's and, of course, a big and sandy six hundred foot long beach. It's location faces it looking northeast out over the broads, which makes it a very windy spot. There is often a breeze which keeps things comfortable, even on the hottest of days. This breeze can get a bit strong at times, so check the weather before heading out.  There are rest room facilities on site as well as an area for picnicking. Ellacoya is on route 11 in Gilford heading towards Alton. You can call 603-271-3628 to make a reservation for an RV space. Opechee Park Map of Location Most popular with area residents, Opechee park has a medium sized beach which is enclosed in a cove. The cove keeps wake to a minimum, making the beach well suited to younger children. There is an on site dressing room, rest rooms, a full playground, a nice picnic area, baseball field, and even five tennis courts. The beach is on North Main Street in Laconia near the Memorial Middle School.  Being close to a school, it helps keep kids under control.  If they decide to give you grief when it's time to head for home, you can just tell them that there are a group of teachers coming to join them in the water. Bartlet Beach Map of Location Bartlet beach boasts a pleasant and sandy beach. There is an on site playground for those children who would rather stay dry and there is a place to eat your picnic lunch. Rest rooms are available. To get to the beach, go to the end of Winnisquam Ave in Laconia and then left to the end. Bond Beach Map of Location Along with the beach are dressing rooms, rest rooms, a place for your children to play, and a picnic area. Take Elm Street onto Bell Street in Laconia, take one more right to get the beach.