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