Sherwood Island State Park — Attraction in Westport

If you live in NY but want to bring your family to a nice beach without the fighting, cursing and littering associated with (some) of today's youths then its more than worth the hour drive to come to Sherwood Island Beach in Westport CT. Bought the wife and daughter up here on a Tuesday (come during the week to avoid the usual rush on weekends) nice peaceful crowd and ample space. We did a little BBQ for lunch , packed it back up and headed for the beach which is literally across the road from the grills. $15 dollars for out of town residents, but they take cash, debit or credit. Ample parking available and cannot forget the Nature Center for the enthusiasts. This Park is very clean, has Rangers patrolling the parking lot routinely, and offers the most peaceful atmosphere to could ask for in the summer. Vending machines, showers, and restrooms located in the same house. People here are very friendly and like to wave, so wave back and enjoy. The beach is very clean however be sure to bring water shoes for the little ones as the shells can be sharp on the sand. This is one of the best beaches around and for all that it has to offer you'll won't mind...

Pretty cool place! And free for ct residences as long as you have a ct plate! Hate how you get kicked out by security 30 minutes before sunset while others are still having a BBQ picnic. But the place is beautiful. But honestly. Instead of kicking out people who are walking about, taking photos, start asking the people who are having picnics still cooking and partying listening to music. The views are spectacular though! Lots to see and walk! But enjoy it before sunset because the security here will push hard to make you leave. Threatening to give us tickets if they don't leave in ten minutes. Sir.... Relax. I could be outta here in five minutes. Why are you asking me three times to leave as I continue to take photos of my friends, as we are moving to the car? Worry about the families who are still partying! 😂. Oh the rc airplane flight area is awesome! Watching people fly is pretty cool! Don't go here if you want to enjoy a sunset. They'll kick you out 30 minutes before. And don't listen to Google. They say park closes at 830 but they started kicking everyone...

Today I stood at the edge of Sherwood Island State Park, where the sea meets the sky—and memory meets silence. 🌊🌲

The 9/11 Living Memorial here is more than stone and inscription. It’s a space of reflection, framed by trees and facing the Manhattan skyline, where the twin towers once stood. On that tragic day, smoke from the World Trade Center was visible from this very spot. Now, the memorial honors the 161 souls with ties to Connecticut who were lost, and the thousands more whose lives were forever changed.

I walked the quiet paths, sat on the granite benches, and let the wind carry my thoughts. It’s a place that invites you to pause, remember, and feel.

If you ever find yourself in Westport, CT, take a moment at “the point.” It’s a gentle reminder of resilience, love, and the power of remembrance.

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