Public Restrooms
Exploring downtown Gloucester and the waterfront is easy on foot, and knowing where to find a restroom along the way makes the day even easier. Below is a list of public buildings and waterfront businesses in Gloucester where restrooms are available.
Public Buildings
Gloucester City Hall
9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Restrooms are available during regular business hours.
Sawyer Free Library
2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Restrooms are available during library hours, which vary by day.
Gloucester Police Station
197 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Harbor Master’s Office
19 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
Available during office hours, primarily serving boaters and waterfront visitors.
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
Open weekdays, with visitor information available on site.
Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Open seasonally from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a good stop for restrooms along with visitor guides, maps and local recommendations.
Restaurants and Businesses
Restrooms at the following waterfront businesses are intended primarily for patrons. Consider grabbing a coffee, a drink, or a bite while you are there.
Oak to Ember 9 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Minglewood Harborside 25 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Gloucester House Restaurant 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there public restrooms in downtown Gloucester? Yes. City Hall, Sawyer Free Library, and the Gloucester Police Station all have restrooms available during their respective hours, and several waterfront restaurants along Rogers Street welcome patrons to use theirs as well.
Is the Visitor Center restroom open year round? No. The Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park is open seasonally, from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples Day. Outside of that window, City Hall or the Sawyer Free Library are good year round options.
Where can I find a restroom near the Gloucester waterfront? The Harbor Master’s Office and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce are both located on Harbor Loop, and several restaurants along nearby Rogers Street, including Oak to Ember, Minglewood Harborside, and the Gloucester House Restaurant, are also close by.
Where can I find a bathroom near downtown Gloucester? Downtown Gloucester has several options within a short walk of each other. City Hall and Sawyer Free Library are both on Dale Avenue, and the Gloucester Police Station on Main Street is staffed around the clock.