A large pond used for swimming in the summer, fishing in the spring and ice skating in the winter. A popular destination for parents with small children because of the sandy beach. A handicapped accessible fishing pier is available. Free parking*

A tiny, quiet beach that includes bathroom facilities and a concession stand with lifeguards on duty during the summer months.

A large sandy beach located next to Penfield Beach. Enjoy an afternoon playing in Long Island Sound. Picnic area and rest rooms (seasonal). Parking at Penfield Beach (located next to Rickard's Beach) is free and open to the public, however, from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day a beach sticker is required to park in the lot. Vehicles without a beach sticker may pay a daily fee of $20.00 on Weekdays and $50.00 on Weekends & Holidays at the gate.

This 3.5 acre beachfront property is a great place to swim and sun along Long Island Sound, offering a long stretch of sandy beach adjacent to Rickards Beach. Part of the Penfield Complex, the property boasts two waterfront banquet facilities, sailboat racks, lockers to rent for the season or for a day, a large covered deck, handicap accessibility and bathroom facilities. There are picnic tables, grills, and a concession.

The man-made fresh water lake is open to swimmers in a designated area with lifeguards. The large beach is sandy and sunny. There's little natural shade. In addition to swimming, the lake has a sprinkler park for children, playgound, snack bar, picnic shelter and rest room facilities. Parking is free, but a fee is charged at the gate to enter the swimming area from Memorial Day (Saturday) to Labor Day.

Offers visitors a large sandy beach with great views of Long Island Sound with an access pier, food concession, picnic area, rest rooms (seasonal).

Artifacts found at the north end of the lake indicate that the Nipmuc Indians resided here and called the lake Wabbaquasset, meaning "place where cattails grow." The lake was originally called Square Pond or Ruby Lake after the garnets found in the surrounding hills. In 1889, the name was changed to Crystal Lake. Today the entire shore is lined by residential property with only one public beach - Sandy Beach, located at the south end of the lake. Parking passes may be purchased online through the Activenet system located on the Town of Ellington's website, or at the Ellington Parks and

The beach is a roughly half mile long beach with the Niantic Bay Boardwalk going along the back edge. It is lifeguarded during the beach season, has two volleyball courts, and a fishing jetty. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing and watching sunsets. A beach pass is required to access the beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The beach is located in the village of Niantic within the Town of East Lyme. It is reached via Cini Memorial Park which includes canoe/kayak launching pier, handicap accessible fishing pier, restroom facilities and access to sports fishing charter

Sandy beach located on Long Island Sound, with a picnic area. bocci ball and beach volleyball courts. There are showers and pavilion. There is a parking fee for non-residents.

Fresh water beach located on Moodus Reservoir with lifeguards and rest rooms.