Sherwood Island Park, Westport

Directions:
Take I-95 to exit 18. From US Rt. 1, take Sherwood Island
Connector past Rt. 95 directly into park.

Activities: Swimming, walking, fishing, hiking
Parking: Daily fee, municipal lots
State: Connecticut
Town: Westport
Facilities: Restrooms, concessions, picnic areas, showers
Safety:
Handicap Access: Yes

Description: Sherwood Island Park is a 234-acre peninsula consisting of beachfront, salt marshes and forests. Because of the property purchase year (1914), this is officially Connecticut’s oldest state park. Facilities include restrooms, concessions, picnic areas and showers. This is a multi-use area offering swimming, fishing, birdwatching, etc. Municipal parking is available and requires a variable daily fee.