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Hammonasset Beach State Park
| Category: | Parks & Forests |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1288 Boston Post Rd. (Rte. 1) Madison, 06443 |
| Highway Access: | (I-95 Ex. 62) |
| Description: | Largest of Connecticut’s shoreline parks. Two-mile beach, facilities for swimming, camping (third weekend in May to Columbus Day), picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and boating; concessions. Nature center and interpretive programs. Bicycle rentals available through Labor Day, rates begin at $10 per hour and range up to $75 per week, with discounts for children. Helmets provided free to use and are mandatory for riders 15 and younger. |
| Phone: | (203) 245-2785 |
| Website: | http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325210&depNav_GID=1650 |
| Attraction Rate: | Memorial Day-Labor Day, weekdays $9/CT vehicles, $15/out-of-state; weekends and holidays $13/CT vehicles, $22/out-of-state; all days after 4 p.m. $6/CT vehicles, $7/out-of-state. Mid-Apr. to Memorial Day and Labor Day-Oct., weekdays parking free; weekends discounted rates apply. Off-season free. |
| Hours: | 8 a.m.-sunset. |
| Handicap Accessible: | yes |
| Group Rates: | None |
| Bus Fee: | Yes |
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