Quiet, alcohol and pet free bay beach and park. Lots of parking, clean and close beach from parking…read morelot. No boardwalk nor eateries but they do have restrooms. Rocky beach and no waves because it's on the bay. Parking is $22 for non residents. Wish the water was clearer but it's natural. Brought water shoes but didn't really need them if you're careful. They have an East beach and West beach within park. West allows bbqs, larger fields and nice views. East beach is more like a beach due to lifeguard staff. Nature center located on east beach as well. My photos are from west beach only.

I've come here a handful of times and it's always great. This time around, I came to the beach with…read moremy family for the 4th of July. I arrived at 11ish, paid $22 (non-Connecticut residents have to pay) and found parking immediately. Around 12:30 the parking lots were at capacity and closed. I love how there's so much to do at the park. You can grill, go to the beach, go for a walk and even ride your bike. It's a great time. The beach is small and full of rocks and pebbles. The water was freezing even in the hot weather. The walk towards the water is even worse. There's rocks everywhere you step and can be extremely painful. My sister and I both cut our feet trying to get in and out of the water so I HIGHLY recommend getting some water shoes! My favorite parking lot is the west side only because there's a bathhouse where you can change, use the bathroom and take a shower. Highly recommend to come here for a fun beach day or picnic or grilling. Love love this place!

was bitten by a Rottweiler here and lost sensation in one arm. then my cousins car was broken into…read morehe is elderly and lost one thousand dollars and credit cards hacked

Located adjacent to the Westport Playhouse, Winslow Park is a large, Westport-owned park in the…read moreheart of the town. In addition to walking and biking trails, it has a picnic area, a large off-leash area for dogs, fields, and gardens. It's open from sunup to sundown, and it has its own parking lot (a plus in Westport). It's really more of a large abandoned farm estate than a park. It's beautiful and perfect for dogs to run around in. There's a watering fountain, some toys (but not many--bring your own), and nice benches scattered around the grounds. Nice touch: the benches are named in memory of people's pets. Very nice park.

We did not walk the entirety of the park on the day we visited, but did stroll along the trail…read moreclosest to the water. There are a few lookout points. There is a playground for the kids. Free parking. Nice to see this park in Norwalk and will make a point to return once the weather cools down

Lovely park along the Norwalk River with some great walking/jogging trails. A few steps and lots of…read morehills for those looking for a bit of a challenge. The park's paths are long enough to get in a decent workout. Childrens playground in the front of park near the parking lot. Park is clean and well kept. The free parking lot accessible from North Water Street accommodates about 25 vehicles. Walking distance to/from the Maritime Aquarium...great stop before or after your visit there.

I've been wanting to check out Grace Farms for a while now and finally got the chance to go…read morerecently (when the weather was absolutely perfect). The farm is free to attend and roam around, and it's great for dates or hanging out with friends. There is extensive grounds and beautiful architecture. Their food was also really good--everything was organic and many items were grown right there on the farm! There were also free tea tastings when we went. Such a lovely way to spend a beautiful day.

Grace Farms is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a day. The architecture and greenery are…read moregorgeous, and the overall space is very well taken care of. There is plenty to do there from an indoor basketball court to a complimentary tea tasting. There is also a library and plenty of common areas where people can read or get work done. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different free events, so would recommend checking their schedule online before going. It wasn't super busy when I went, but would suggest getting a free ticket online in advance just in case.

This is a fantastic park located near South Norwalk that includes an historic mansion, a children's…read moremuseum, a print making center, and a playground. Free outdoor community events are held on the grounds throughout the year.

Nice playgrounds, walks, tennis's courts. Charming part of Norwalk not often fully seen. For added…read morebonus walk past the playground area down the hill across tracks to enter more trails along the water, will even connect to another playground if you're with the kiddos. Usually not busy outside of museum.

Solid hiking here. We went during a beautiful day and enjoyed getting lost on the trails for an…read morehour or so. The mansion is closed for renovations, but there was more than enough to enjoy without it.

After almost two years living in Norwalk, I finally discovered this shady oasis from All Trails…read morewhen dog sitting. The trail system is super well maintained and an easy loop to follow. There are multiple green spaces and designated dog areas around the mansion. Cranbury park is super shady and a quiet place to unwind from city noise.

One of my favorite town parks! There is a library, playground, splash park, dog run, Dek hockey…read morerink, tennis courts, skate park area, a paved track with a football field in the center, and little trails. The track is a little less than a half mile, so it is a great space to run if you want to do some intervals without having to worry about cars, school hours, or track practice times. There are walkers, runners, and sometimes bikers using the track, but it is never very busy. The splash park is a great place to take small children in summer, and with the regular playground connected to it, one can spend a good amount of time there. On the splash park side there is an area with shaded picnic tables, so one can pack a lunch/snack. It gets busy in summer, so be prepared to share a table with strangers if you are a small party. I never had any issue, and people have always been friendly and polite about the sitting situation. Both the splash park and playground are fenced in with a gated fence between them. In the trails you can encounter people walking dogs, and there are disposable bags/receptacles available for owners to pick up after their dogs. There are public restrooms outside with a few stalls open all year, and a first aid station that is open in summer. If you walk down a very short (but steep) paved hill that begins behind the splash park, you have a gazebo area where some events are held.

Nice place to take a walk! Kiddie park kiddie water sprinklers!…read moreNot a place to go biking

Gorgeous park! Incredible views. Lovely benches to relax. We enjoyed a walk despite strong winds…read more Surprisingly, it is somewhat secluded. Highly recommended!

Today, I made a quick trip to Seaside Park Beach because my daughter really wanted to visit the…read morebeach, but I was tight on time. We compromised with a short stroll to the shore and back, just enough to enjoy the fresh air and the view of Long Island Sound. Seaside Park is a local gem with soft sand, big grassy areas for picnics, and scenic walking paths, all designed by the same folks behind Central Park. It has a welcoming historic archway and plenty of space to stretch your legs or just sit and watch the waves. For Bridgeport residents, it's very budget friendly at just $15 for an annual parking sticker. ( I got mine today) Non residents pay more about $35 a day for Connecticut visitors and about $55 for out of state guests. Even though our visit was short and sweet, my daughter was happy just feeling the beach. It's a peaceful spot for a summer afternoon, whether you're in for a long day or just a quick breath of ocean air.

Nice quiet park close to downtown Wilton. Dog friendly with a nice picnic table and street parking.read more

We had our engagement photos taken at this park on 10/28/23. It was our first time visiting and it…read moreended up being so beautiful. The views and all of the different background locations, beach, grass, trees, long island sound, marina with boats, big rocks, etc. ended up being perfect. Originally, I was hoping for fall engagement photos with the foliage, cozy sweaters, flannels and boots. Our first attempt at the end of September was the first of many weekend washouts so we rescheduled for Sunday, 10/29/23 but sure enough, expecting another day of non-stop rain so we luckily, have the best photographer out there (shout out to Melanie Fan) who was able to reschedule us for Saturday, 10/28/23. Of course this was one of the hottest days of October BUT it ended up being perfect. I think the pictures say enough. I see lots of posts about parking but I think since we went out of season, it was free. There were a ton of people there using the paths for walking, biking, exercising. We saw families grilling and hanging out. There was a food truck when you first walked in from the marina side over the little walking bridge. I realize my review is very specific since we had our engagement photos taken here and isn't really giving much to the actual park itself, beach in the summer or anything that I see other reviews talking about but I think going for these views alone on a beautiful day is worth it.

Came here for a walk along the beach in end of October because my in laws live in the Atlanta area…read moreso they don't get to see the beach often haha. It was nice and refreshing, beautiful views with fresh air.