The summer season fills the lake and beach area with swimming, kayaking, sailing and boating. Season passes available for non-residents.

The town of Chester owns Cedar Lake and maintains two public beaches on its shore. The main beach, on West Main Street, has a 50,000 square foot swimming area. The park at the shore is named Robert H. Pelletier Park in memory of the Chester resident who was the Head Lifeguard for more than two decades. The area includes seasonal lifeguards, picnic tables, a pavilion, grills and a food concession. The smaller beach is located on Cedar Lake Road. It is unstaffed and has no designated swimming. The beaches are accessibly by permit only. Non-residents must display a park pass on their vehicles

A sandy beach facing the entrance to Clinton Harbor with views of Long Island Sound. Enjoy the beach at high tide, and walk out to the sand bar in low tide. There is a car-top boat access area for sea-kayaks, and a walkway for fishing off an old stone bridge the crosses the Hammock River. In season, food concessions and rest rooms available. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, beach passes are required from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. During the official season access to the Town Beach is restricted to beach passes (starting the third weekend in June through Labor Day). A Gatekeeper is on duty from 9 a.m

With its 325 acres of lush lawns, shady glades and sports fields rolling toward Long Island Sound, this extensive municipal park offers many amenities including a bathing beach, bath house, ball fields, picnic areas and hiking trails. Visitors are delighted by the beaches, surf and sunshine along three miles of sparkling coastline. The park was laid out just after the Civil War by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted, whose other efforts include Manhattan's Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Their 19th century landscapes have proved timeless as they entice each new generation of

Bring binoculars to watch the birds and wildlife on walkways with spectacular views of Long Island Sound and Black Rock Harbor. Located in the distinctive Black Rock neighborhood, the site holds historic and cultural interest for visitors to explore. Contact the Bridgeport Parks & Recreation Department for obtaining a parking permit to visit the site. There is no fee to park in the parking lot.

The beach is located in the south central park of town at the end of Harbor Street. The beach is open to the public until dusk. Parking is limited to Branford residents only. Staffed by lifeguards Memorial Day through Labor Day. Facilities include swimming, picnicking, small playground, running water, rest rooms, and bath house. Photo: Mimi Dudley

The beach is located in the southeast section of town and is open to the general public and staffed with lifeguards. A quaint beach and adjacent to the Madera Park. Parking is limited. Small boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched from the boat launch at the park.

Located on 27 acres with a 300-foot sandy beach front on Bolton Lake. Pay as you drive in. Lifeguards on duty during the day. Park amenities include picnic tables, grills, pavilion, rest rooms, basketball court, and baseball diamond. For pavillion rentals pleaes contact [email protected].

The man-made Hockanum Lake at Veterans Memorial Park has a beach for swimming. Park includes a soccer field, basketball court, tennis courts, pavilion, walking trail around the lake and hiking trails.

Enjoy a day at the beach on Bantam Lake, home to two beaches, Morris Town Beach and Sandy Beach in Litchfield. Morris Town Beach is a small beach, but great for relaxing. There is also a boat launch on East Shore Road, off Route 109. Sandy Beach is a large beach with a bathhouse, canoe launch, and picnicking. As the largest natural lake in Connecticut, much of the land at the northern end of Bantam Lake, including the peninsula of Marsh Point, is protected by White Memorial Foundation and home to a wide array of bird species. The lake is great for sailing, ice boating, fresh water and ice