State & Local Parks
Connecticut's Fairfield region has fine state and local parks
2 listings
Westport, CT
Sherwood Island State Park
Interstate 95 at Exit 18 203-226-6983State park features a sandy beach, fishing areas, food concession, bathhouse, and swimming areas. Have a leisurely lunch in the picnic grove, swim in Long Island sound, or view marsh life from the observation platform. Because of the sharp rocks and shells at West Beach, visitors are urged to wear beach shoes. East Beach, which has lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Surf and shore fishing are allowed outside of swimming areas. - Hiking Map (PDF)
Shelton, CT
Indian Well State Park
1 Indian Well Road 203-735-4311Located on the Housatonic River, this park has a nice waterfall and swimming area, as well as a picnic grove in the shade. Visitors enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking some nearby trails along the river. A boat launch is open April through September. - Park Map (PDF)