Bayley Beach — Attraction in Norwalk

Bayley Beach is located in Rowayton and is a part of Norwalk 6th taxing district. It is smaller than the other Norwalk beaches and is open to residence of Rowayton who have their Beach stickers. Non-residents can enjoy the beach for a fee of $25 at the gate. The pavilion is a wonderful place for parties and can be rented for various activities. The beach closes at 9 p.m. during the summer hours and no dogs are allowed on the beach property during the summer months. It is kept very clean and is extremely welcoming, there is even a small area located under the pavilion stocked with books if you would like to do some light reading in one of their many lounge chairs. You are allowed to cook at this beach but only in a designated area on beach supplied outdoor grills which utilizes charcoal. there is plenty of parking considering the size of the beach, tennis courts, a baseball field, and on some nights there is...

The beach my family has grown up on for centuries. My Uncle Art Ladrigan has the Labor Day Lighthouse Swim dedicated to him. He spent almost his entire life looking over all us kids swimming as we grew up. He saved many little lives that the tide had pulled them underneath the waters of Long Island Sound. He was a quiet man yet he knew all our names. All the families respected his beach rules and judgements, if you didn't he would have you sit on the bench for awhile. I was proud of the fact he was my Uncle Art. I thank the district of Rowayton that place this honor upon him. I moved from Rowayton to many years ago, yet my heart and soul are still there. Bayley Beach and all of Rowayton was our family's hometown for generations. I miss my old home from when I was a kid. Rowayton kid's of the 50' and 60's...

For the last 6 months I have been spending weekends in Rowayton and went as a guest to this beach a couple times for 4th of July Fireworks and some other events they had. It's a nice little beach and is great for the residents there. Watch the tide charts though and when the tide is out don't bother going if you want to get in the water. 7' tides and it turns into a mudpit like other bay beaches. It is Rocky but again most of the Bay beaches are.

If you are not a resident in this area and you want to go to a beach drive 30 minutes North to Silver Sands State Park. Parking is Free and it is free to get in and they have an awesome boardwalk and Island you can walk to at low tide. Again when tide is out it is muddy but the walk to the...