Walnut Beach

A sandy beach and a great place to spend the day strolling along the edge of the Long Island Sound or fishing from the pier. Visitors have a view of Charles Island from this site. Facilities include fishing, shellfishing, access pier, food concession, handicapped access, picnic area, restrooms. Please visit the Town of Milford's website for information on Beach Parking: http://www.ci.milford.ct.us/police-department/pages/beach-stickers

Gulf Beach

A beautiful sandy beach with an access pier for fishing, picnic areas, restrooms and a view of Charles Island. Parking lot for residents is on-site and non-resident parking is located across the street. Facilities include food concession, handicapped access, fishing and walkways.

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Surf Club

A town-owned 45 acre park on Long Island Sound with picnic areas, sports facilities, and supervised beach swimming. Seasonal food concessions and restrooms. Access to the park is available by purchasing a season pass. Facilities include car-top boat access, shellfisihing, trails and walkways. Visit following website for parking stickers for Madison beaches: http://www.madisonct.org/506/Beach-Stickers

East Wharf Beach

A town beach with a fishing pier, shellfishing is available west of the pier only. A gazebo offers scenic views of Long Island Sound. Access is limited to pass holders. No pets allowed at any time and rafts and other inflatables not allowed. Facilities include access pier, car-top boat access, handicapped access, sanitary facilities (seasonal). Visit following website for parking stickers for Madison beaches: http://www.madisonct.org/506/Beach-Stickers

Emery Park

Emery Park was donated to the Town of Kent by the Emery Family of Greenwich in 1962. The land was once used for charcoal production, lumber, and pastures for grazing until the early 1900’s. Today, Emery Park is known for its playground, picnic area with grills, open field and meadow, hiking, snowshoeing in the winter months, and being home to the summits of Leonard Mountain and Segar Mountain. The blue-blazed trail is a 2 mile out-and-back hike, leading from the trailhead to the stunning overlook near the summit of Leonard Mountain. Dogs are permitted in Emery Park. Dogs must be on leash. Dogs

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Trolley Road Coastal Access

Small unimproved area provides access to sandy beach. Walk only along the beach below the wet sandy mark after entering the site to remain within the area open to the public. Dirt parking lot at the end of Trolley Road. Activities including bird watching, crabbing and fishing. *There is no fee to park in the parking lot.

Lake Quonnipaug

Beach and swimming area in a fresh water lake. *Seasonal beach passes and daily fees: Resident $7 Non Resident $10 (Free for children 5 and under)

Jacob's Beach

25 acre beach on Long Island Sound, with playground, boat rack, picnic area, grills, pavilion and bathroom facilities. Parts of the sire offering views of the water are wheelchair accessible. Seasonal beach passes are available, as well as the option to pay a daily fee.

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Chaffinch Island Park

Lovely municipal park suitable for passive recreational use with few facilities. Site offers views of the mouth of the West River, Long Island Sound and Faulkner's Island. Facilities include handicapped access, picnic area. sanitary facilities, crabbing and fishing. *There is no fee to park in the parking lot.

Main Street Dock & Beach

Located at the end of Main Street on the Noank peninsula, this town-owned site offers unobstructed views of the lower Mystic River and Mason's Island. A small beach and dock area are provided. Facilities include access pier, car-top boat access, handicapped access and picnic area. There is no fee to park in the parking lot, however spaces are limited.

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