Great playground for the kids. Has a great area for sports like soccer or softball playing…read more Bathrooms and ample parking available.

Twin Brooks Park is a very beautiful and well maintained park. It has a nice paved walking/bike…read morepath with flowers and trees that bloom in spring and summer. There are a total of 5 ponds/lakes, two of which people sometimes fish at. There are swings (in very good condition) and a playground that is suitable for kids around age 4-13. In the winter Twin Brooks has easily the best sledding hill in a 10 mile radius. It's such a good sledding hill that it can actually be dangerous due to the sheer distance. With most sleds you don't have to worry but with high quality inner tubes you can generate a lot of speed. Sledding not your thing? No problem! There is also an extensive network of mountain biking/hiking trails in the woods to the north of the park. In fact you can mountain bike or hike from Beach Memorial Park all the way to Twin Brooks! Twin Brooks is beautiful in all 4 seasons, just don't forget your Trumbull parking pass. If you don't have one there is street parking on Franklin Street.

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.

We stepped off the train at the Bridgeport, CT stop after a long 2 hour train ride from NYC, ready…read moreto see the Red Hot Chili Peppers ROCK Seaside Park, as they were headlining the Sound on Sound Festival. I, for one, will travel embarrassing distances to see them live as we have MAYBE 2 years left before they become a complete shell of themselves. Father time is truly undefeated. After a 1.5 mile journey from the train that involved a few pre-rolls, we arrived at Seaside Park. We were greeted with piles of muddy grass, as there had been a torrential downpour the days before. The skies had profusely cried. I'm talking mud where if you put a decent amount of pressure on your step, your entire foot will be swallowed into the mud. We entered the festival around 5:30, with the chilis set to take the stage at 9:30. None of us really knew the openers, so we went to the GA+ lounge to grab some food and get off our feet for a bit. Oh yeah you read that correctly, we were in GA+ because we are LIKE THAT. Not quite like that enough to be in VIP though, but we workin. VIP lounge coming soon on everything I love. Much to my surprise, the GA+ lounge was beautiful and well set up, as there was ample seating, food trucks, and nice bathroom trailers. We fueled up on brisket sandwiches, fries, beer, a few more pre rolls, and a couple alleged cigarettes and were ready to go to the GA+ viewing section to secure our spots for the Chili's set. As I looked around at the crowd, I realized at 27, I am likely one of the youngest people here and one of the only people of color. Which, when I contemplate it, does make complete sense given the age of the headliners and also given that we are in Bridgeport, CT lol. We caught two openers: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats and Trey Anastasio Band. Nathaniel & the Night Sweats... I mean first of all what a cool name lol. "& The Night Sweats" really gets me lol idk why. He was a short stocky dude who could really sing and loved to flex how he could play ANY instrument. He went from the electric guitar, to the keyboard, to just vocals, to the acoustic guitar in 4 consecutive songs. He did this little thing with his fist as he was singing, where he would like subtly pump it when there was a drum kick. It was really cute ahahahaha. Overall, he was super entertaining. Trey Anastasio's set just felt extremely uninspired to me, idk. He was RIPPING that guitar in certain stretches, but like my big bro said, it felt like he was just playing in his room. I just didn't feel like the set was well rehearsed, and wasn't entertaining for me. I may get flamed for this, but it felt super geriatric. Just didn't do it for me. RHCP was next, and you could tangibly feel the anticipation from the crowd. It seemed everyone, including myself, came just to see the Chili's. Chad Smith, the drummer, hit the gong at 9:37pm to signal the start of their set. The gong sent chills through my axial skeleton, as it finally set in that I was going to see John Frusciante absolutely SHRED his 1962 Fender Stratocaster live. The intro jam, made up of Flea, Frusciante, and Chad improvising on the spot lasted about 5 minutes, and rolled right into Can't Stop as the first song. This set the tone for the night and had the crowd hooked like...idk I'm struggling to come up with a good metaphor, but we were hooked. I'm biased as I am a die hard Chili's fan, but they are just unbeatable live. They are so connected as a group and this shines through in their live performances. You really forget how many hits they have. Scar Tissue, By the Way, Dani California, Give it Away, etc. Frusciante also always changes his solos live, which keeps the songs fresh and as I imagine it's the only way it makes playing the same songs over and over again bearable lmao. People also SLEEP on their new stuff. Give "Eddie" and "Carry Me Home" an open and honest listen and tell me those aren't phenomenal tracks. After the show, it was an absolute blood bath to get back as the last train left at midnight. Patrons SHOVING to get on the train and when we made it on it was absolutely filled to the brim, people fighting over spots, and it was just a horrendous experience. But, I won't let that over shadow the show and the night overall. All in all, a great night. Thank you Seaside Park. Thank you Sound on Sound. Thank you RHCP. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

Lovely lake beach area for in season Fairfield residents which is not accessible off season or…read morewithout residency. Many trails throughout although no clear map or directions at starting points nor marked throughout. Lots of dogs off leashes so be aware. Drive past the lake and parking area to get to "cascades" area. Peaceful and tranquil nature. Fairly easy "hike" but hiking shoes recommended due to wet leaves and exposed roots and rocks.

love the lake so nice and refreshing. Love eating some fruit on a hot sunny day while jumping right…read moreinto the lake. After that, we immediately started walking in the trail it's absolutely beautiful and if you enjoy nature and staying active you will love this. Perfect for fishing too! The staff were so kind and welcoming

This is a local park in the Black Rock area of Bridgeport . It has a children's park, 3 small…read morebaseball fields, a soccer area, bathrooms, drink fountains and picnic tables. This park doesn't have any fees and it does not have a parking lot. There is ample street parking in the area. They host various events here throughout the year. From March to October they offer free yoga through Yogainyourcity. People bring their dogs to run around here off leash at times.

I was so happy to stumble on this park. It was a great find for a hot day. The park is clean, there…read moreare 3 to 4 tables along the parameter for eating. Huge field, 2 tennis courts, a play gym and SPRINKLERS/SPLASH PAD. I wouldn't call it a splash pad though because the floor is concrete. Water shoes or bare feet work best for water area. There are only 2 swings. One is the traditional type and the other is a chair but it has no pull down bar. So if you have an infant who doesn't know how to hold on...the chair may work for you at a very light pushing speed but thats up to your discretion. There are 2 play gyms so all ages are accommodated. At 11am there were only 2 other children there. By 1pm a few other families showed up. I loved that it wasn't crowded at all.

This is a dog park and playground area in Bridgeport, CT. The dog park area is small but has grass…read moreand concrete instead of mud and mulch. It also has a playground with many beaches so you can bring the kids and the dogs. There is free street parking nearby. It was clean but there were no dog bags today. Come prepared.

This is a peaceful and scenic spot that's perfect for a relaxing day outdoors, that's what I…read moreusually come here for these days. You can have a nice picnic with a pretty river view. You can also exercise, take a nice long walk or cycle. The bike trail is part of the Pequonnock River Trail and is approximately 5.2 miles long through the park. The park also has playgrounds, ball fields, and a splash pad for kiddos; Right next to Beardsley Zoo, so you can easily make a full day of it. I definitely want to come more often.

Beardsley parks is one of my favorite parks! The only reason I cannot give it 5 stars is because it…read moredoes get a little dirty sometimes and there is an issue with people taking in dirt bikes to ride through the hills which is loud and can feel dangerous for people walking through. It's a pretty big park with play grounds for the kids and also has a great walking path. It's large enough to find quiet spaces and the surrounding water is pretty and peaceful. The roads in the park are usually pretty quiet which makes it a good place to ride bicycles. It also has a long bike path that leads to Trumbull Nichols area which I find pretty neat. It has a few large fields, including at least 2 baseball fields and a small water park for kids. The Beardsley zoo is also attached to this park which gives yet another activity you can do with your family.

This is a small dog park near downtown Bridgeport. They do not have divided sides for small and…read morelarge dogs. There is also only street parking nearby. I arrived on a Saturday morning. It was not busy at all. You can hear the highway noise nearby my dog didn't seem to mind. She enjoyed her outing.

I stopped by Silver Sands State Park with my husband and some friends when we were driving down the…read moreConnecticut coast over the Fourth of July weekend. The park is almost 300 acres of beach, dunes, salt marsh, and woods. You can beach, swim, fish, walk along the beach or boardwalks, birdwatch... (FYI: alcohol is prohibited, so this is a beach for families, relaxing, and no-alcohol fun.) It's free for in-state registered vehicles. If your car or rental car is not registered in Connecticut, it costs $22 on weekends or holidays and $15 on weekdays (or $112 for a season pass). We couldn't stay long (the downside of a roadtrip with a planned out itinerary), which was too bad, because the beach was very nice! Crowded, perhaps, but what beach isn't on a hot July day?! I could've stayed a while with an umbrella for shade, a book, and a picnic! A lovely public beach.

We had a perfect seaside lunch at Frenchie's Coffee Bar - our serious lobster roll consumer said…read morethat this was the best she's ever had. The black bean burger was perfectly prepared to order They were super nice about making me a grilled cheese even though it wasn't on the menu. Staff were super cheerful and helpful and friendly, and we couldn't have asked for a better lunch stop on our coastline walk!

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!

My favorite local place for long quiet walks. This is a walkway by the beach with views of the…read moreLong Island Sound. A serene location all year round. They have picnic tables and multiple benches for you to relax and take in the views. People fish here, picnc, sunbathe, run and go on long walks here. I'm here frequently. It's very clean and safe. There is a small rocky beach access point. Some days are busier than others at this gem. Parking by permit only. I'm not sure how it is checked or enforced.

I love St. Mary's by the Sea! This picturesque waterfront road and paved walking trail provides…read morestunning views of Black Rock Harbor and Long Island Sound, and 2 lighthouses, Fayerweater and Penfield Reef. For a lighthouse lover like myself-Jackpot! The stroll is flat and easy (think the total length is 1/2 mile) and you can stop along the way to read some of the area history and also what types of fish swim nearby. I go here often to walk and appreciate nature and quiet, or to sit and watch the boats, the sunset, or the fishermen and women. It's a great spot to be outdoors and relieve stress or contemplate the meaning of life. There are a few picnic tables and benches. The whole area is always very clean. Parking is free for Bridgeport residents in season with a sticker, but I have never gotten a sticker and never had any issues. Keep it quiet and clean and keep your dogs on a leash , please, as this is a true oasis and you will be stunned it is actually in Bridgeport!