Ocean Beach Park
860-447-3031; toll-free 1-800-510-7263
Open to beachgoers from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Ocean Beach Park has numerous attractions. The white sand beach is accompanied by a water park and Olympic-sized swimming pool, as well as an 8,000-square-foot banquet and conference center, health club, gift shop and boardwalk. The park is also the site of festivals, entertainment and tournaments throughout the summer. A parking fee includes admission to the beach for everyone in the vehicle; extra fees are required for park attractions such as the water park and miniature golf. Some attractions, including the boardwalk and beach, are accessible year-round.
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Parking: Paid lot
- Public/Private: Public
- Type: Ocean
- Beach pass information: $18 weekends; $14 weekdays; $5 Friday and Saturday nights and special events; free on Monday Cruise Night. Seasonal parking is $50 for residents, $85 for non-residents, $10 for resident seniors. Other rates apply to park attractions.
- Common activities: Fishing, Picnicking, Surfing
- Facilities: Boardwalk, Food/drink, Lockers, Restrooms
- Features: Beach, Benches, Picnic pavilions, Playgrounds
- Services: Gift shop