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Directions and Parking:
West Haven’s beach area can be accessed via I-95 Exit 42 or 44. From exit 44 take Kimberly Avenue south to First Avenue to Beach Street for parking at Sandy Point. For parking at Bradley Point Park take Kimberly Avenue/Elm Street south to Wagner Place to Kelsey Avenue to Captain Thomas Boulevard or from exit 42 take Saw Mill Road to Kelsey Avenue to Captain Thomas Boulevard.
Permitted/Prohibited Activities:
The paved boardwalk area is for walking, biking, and skating. Swimming is permitted at the beach with lifeguards seasonally on duty. Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk only, but must be leashed. Please pick up all animal waste.
West Haven, CT
Harborside Walk
Recreational TrailsSouth Central Connecticut
The City of West Haven provides 3.5 miles of public beach or waterfront park, each with its own amenities or environmental setting. Beaches from Bradley Point Park to Sandy Point are networked through a 1.7 mile walkway providing pedestrians, bicyclists and roller-bladers a continuous waterfront urban “greenway” experience. Views of Long Island Sound exist throughout most of the walkway and Long Island, New York can usually be seen very faintly in the distance.
The Savin Rock Conference Center is also located adjacent to Bradley Point and provides benches, telescopes, occasional public art displays, and a gazebo. Interpretive signage is provided on the origins of Savin Rock. The site includes a museum that provides the history of the White Park/Savin Rock Amusement Park on the site 100 years ago that offered roller coasters, rides, and other amusement.
Bradley Point Park (shown below) is a small sandy beach with a grassy park area. This site offers spectacular 4th of July fireworks with views to other displays along the shore. There are benches with extensive Long Island Sound views. Three sets of permanent posts for impromptu volleyball games are available on the sandy beach. Temporary toilets during the summer season and ample parking for 40 cars is available on site.
For more information about this location, contact:
City of West HavenRecreation Department
(203) 937-3651www.whparkrec.com
Questions regarding this brochure can be addressed to South Central Regional Council of GovernmentsPhone: (203) 234-7555/Fax: (203) 234-9850
E-mail: [email protected]
Scan QR Code to access the South Central Regional Council of Governments Recreational Trails Webpage
Bicycling Hiking Pets on Leash
Swimming
Photo by Department of Environmental Protection
Trail Description:
Easy Walk and BikeHarborside Walk walking areas are perfect for leisurely day walks accompanied by several locations to rest and enjoy the views of the Long Island Sound. The walk is paved for activities such as biking, rollerblading, and strollers as well. From the paved areas you will find Beach access as well as a few piers to walk out onto over the ocean.
Total walking length is approx 3.5 miles
Photo by Department of Environmental Protection
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Trail Data and Content was provided by the RWA.The Trail Map and Brochure were prepared by SCRCOG (2016).
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