How are Crane Beach admission fees used?
Crane Beach and Castle Hill came to The Trustees of Reservations without an endowment (a savings fund which is invested to generate income to cover annual operating and maintenance costs). While a modest endowment has since been established, the income it produces does not come close to covering annual costs to maintain the beach and facilities, protect public safety, carry out dune and wildlife protection programs, and maintain historic buildings and structures. Most of these expenses are met through admission fees at Crane Beach. When you go to Crane Beach, you are directly helping The Trustees of Reservations protect and care for this important landscape and landmark.
