WELCOME TO WATERFORD BEACH PARK
SWIMMING AT THE WATERFRONT IS PERMITTED IN DESIGNATED AREA
FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM OR AS POSTED
MAIL-IN SEASONAL BEACH PASS
After April 3, 2023, you can mail a copy of your car registration and a check for the correct amount or apply online and we will mail your sticker back to you. Mailing address:
RECREATION AND PARKS (STICKER)
15 ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385
NOTE: May 3, 2023, Seasonal Beach Sticker purchased in person at the Recreation and Parks Office 24 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, week days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
STARTING MAY 27, 2023 - BEACH STICKER/GATE FEES (Weekends Only)
OPENING DAY JUNE 17, 2023
BEACH STICKERS - VEHICLE – ID & CAR REGISTRATION REQUIRED
RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS $ 25.00 – 2ND $11.00
RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS SR. 65 YRS/PLUS $ 11.00 EA (OR SHOW ID/WTFD SR FREE)
NON-RESIDENTS $ 125.00 EA
WRISTBANDS - WALKING/BICYCLE
RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS (ALL) $ 2.00 EA (MUST SHOW ID)
NON-RESIDENTS: $ 10.00 EA
NOTE: Replacement Cost (Residents/Taxpayers) - Stickers: $5.00 or Wrist Bands: $1.00
WEEKDAY FEES PER VEHICLE
RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS - SR. 65 YRS/PLUS $ 2.00 EA (MUST SHOW ID/WTFD SR. FREE)
NON-RESIDENTS $ 25.00 EA
NON-RESIDENTS ON PICNIC LIST $ 8.00 EA NAME ON GUEST LIST
AT THE GATEHOUSE
WEEKEND & HOLIDAY FEES PER VEHCILE
RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS – SR. 65 YRS/PLUS $ 6.00 EA (MUST SHOW ID/WTFD SR. FREE)
NON-RESIDENTS $ 35.00 EA
NON-RESIDENTS ON PICNIC LIST $ 11.00 EA NAME ON GUEST LIST
AT THE GATEHOUSE
WALKER AND BICYCLE FEES PER PERSON
RESIDENTS/TAXPAYERS – SR. 65 YRS/PLUS $ 1.00 EA (MUST SHOW ID/WTFD SR. FREE)
NON-RESIDENTS $ 5.00 EA
NOTE: Daily admission fees CANNOT be applied towards the purchase of beach stickers. Waterford Residents without a sticker must show Photo I.D., proving residency. Proof of taxpayer status is required for daily fees or beach sticker purchase (i.e. tax bill).
The following are the costs for rental of facilities at Waterford Beach Park. There are NO pre-paid or pay later picnics.
Waterford Beach Picnic Pavilions Fee $ 60.00 per shelter - Waterford Residents
$ 120.00 per shelter - Non-Residents
Waterford Beach Field Fee (w/bathroom)
Open space on one side of dirt road $100.00 – Waterford Residents
$200.00 – Non-Residents
NO BUSES ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK WHEN OFFICIALLY OPEN DUE TO NARROW ROADWAYS
ANYONE DROPPING OFF MUST PAY DAILY FEE OR HAVE STICKER
BEACH OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND (PLUS FIRST 2 WEEKENDS IN JUNE)
OFFICIAL BEACH OPENING - THIRD WEEKEND IN JUNE TO LABOR DAY
BEACH STICKER PURCHASE
MAIL-INS FIRST MONDAY IN APRIL
EVERYDAY JUNE (3RD WEEK) – LABOR DAY, 8:00AM-3:45PM