Sherwood Island State Park

CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline

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📍 Westport, CT

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📍Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT

📞(203) 226-6983

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Sherwood Island State Park in Westport is a beautiful, expansive beach perfect for a relaxed day out with your grandkids! The gentle slope into Long Island Sound makes it ideal for little ones to splash and play safely, and there's plenty of open grassy space for picnics and games – truly a spot where everyone can unwind. Kids will adore building sandcastles, exploring the tide pools, and maybe even spotting some shorebirds. Grandparent Tip: Parking fills up *fast* on sunny weekends, so arrive before 10 am or consider a weekday visit for a more peaceful experience.

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Hours, prices, programs, and accessibility can change. Confirm time-sensitive details with the venue before leaving.

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Walk-in

Walk-ins welcome

Accessibility

Wheelchair & stroller accessible

Parking

Easy parking

Noise level

Moderate noise

Outdoor seating

Covered / shaded

Typical visit

~3hr

Best age range

Ages 1–14

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Sherwood Island State Park

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Find a feather, a bug, 3 different leaves, something smooth, something rough, and one thing nobody else spots.

Cloud Shapes

Lie on the grass and take turns naming what clouds look like. No wrong answers here.

Bird Count

Keep score of every different bird species you spot on the walk. Grandkids take this surprisingly seriously.

Stick Olympics

Find a stick and compete: longest throw, best skip across water, who can balance it longest on one finger.

Bench Race

Pick two routes to the same bench. Who gets there first? Let the grandkids pick their route.

Free printable: Park Scavenger Hunt

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Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips

•Most county parks are free to enter during the week — the parking fee is the main cost, and many lots don't have attendants before 9am.
•Pack a picnic. A park visit with a homemade lunch beats a restaurant every time for grandkids, and costs a fraction.
•Free ranger programs run most weekends at state parks — check the DEC or DEEP calendar before you go.