305 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Waterford Beach Park is the largest town-owned park in Waterford, complete with tennis and volleyball courts,…More several pavilions with grills, a beach, canoe launch, playground and a summer concert area. Dogs are not allowed on the grounds from June 16th to Labor Day. The Eugene O'Neil Theater and Harkness Park are on either side of the park, off Great Neck Road. Pavilions can be reserved through the Waterford Parks and Recreation Department. During the summer, there is a charge to use the beach, with Waterford residents receiving a discount. Admission is free from Labor Day to the spring.
55 New Shore Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Pleasure Beach is divided into three ownerships.
A section of Pleasure Beach is owned by the Town of…More Waterford and consists of approximately 88 feet of waterfront, which is accessed off of New Shore Road (small parking lot available down the road). This waterfront area is owned by three different owners. The Town of Waterford owns 88 feet, Perry Development owning approximately 50 feet and then the remainder being owned by the Pleasure Beach Association. The Pleasure Beach Association is a private association and is not run by the Town of Waterford. Access to their beach is from Dock Road.</p> <p>There is a port-a-potti during the beach season. No dogs or alcohol are allowed. Lifeguards are on duty during the beach season for limited hours.</p>
234 Niantic River Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Kiddie's Beach is a small, rocky beach located off of Niantic River Road. No true parking is available at the…More park, with road parking difficult. The site can be used for fishing, a picnic table and kayak/canoe launch. The Waterford Parks and Recreation Department condemns feeding any wildlife at the beach, saying it pollutes the water and overcrowds small areas. Swimming is not allowed at this beach.
45 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Located on Great Neck Road, this Henny Penny is the perfect place to stop for snacks and drinks before heading over to…More Harkness Park or Waterford Beach. It also sells lottery tickets, car maintenance products, coffee, hot snacks and many other items. There is an ATM on site.
301 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Camp Harkness is a campground and beach on the shores of Long Island Sound. It features 102 acres of wooded land.…More The state park is exclusively for use by individuals with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Year-round and seasonal cabins and cottages are available, in addition to seasonal tent sites, horseback riding, a dining hall and an infirmary.