Wheretogo to the beach for free in Connecticut
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Here are four state parks on Connecticut's coastline that are free for residents.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Madison
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1288 Boston Post Road, Madison
Hours: 8 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. daily
Entry/Parking: Free for Connecticut residents. $22 for out-of-state cars on weekends and holidays, $15 for weekdays and and $7 after 4 p.m.
Facilities: Restrooms, changing stations, concessions
Rocky Neck State Park
East Lyme
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228 W Main St., East Lyme
Hours: 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. daily
Entry/Parking: Free for Connecticut residents. $22 for out-of-state cars on weekends and holidays, $15 for weekdays and and $7 after 4 p.m.
Facilities: Restrooms, changing stations, concessions, picnic tables, pavilion
Sherwood Island State Park
Westport
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Sherwood Island Connector, Westport
Hours: 8 a.m. — 8:30 p.m. daily
Entry/Parking: Free for Connecticut residents. $22 for out-of-state cars on weekends and holidays, $15 for weekdays and and $7 after 4 p.m.
Facilities: Restrooms, showers, concessions, picnic tables, picnic shelter
Silver Sands State Park
Milford
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1 Silver Sands Parkway, Milford
Hours: 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. daily
Entry/Parking: Free for Connecticut residents. $22 for out-of-state cars on weekends and holidays, $15 for weekdays and and $7 after 4 p.m.
Facilities: Restrooms, changing stations