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Parks and Recreation

Beaches

Beaches are open year round, but Park/Beach Passes are required from May 1 to October 31.

Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Leashed dogs are allowed into parks from December 1st through March 31st.

The Town of Greenwich Department of Health tests the beaches weekly during the swimming season. Click here to find out if a beach is open or closed to swimming.

Greenwich Point
Beaches Greenwich Point is open daily from 6:00 am until sunset. Activities include jogging, walking, cycling, nature study, boating, fishing, sailboarding, sun bathing, swimming, and picnicking. At various locations throughout the park one can find benches to sit on for quiet contemplation and enjoyment.

Byram Beach / Pool
The Byram Beach attracts many residents, and for those bathers who prefer fresh water, the park has the only public pool in town, located right at the water's edge. Bathhouses are available for those using both beach and pool. For sports enthusiasts, the Park has lighted tennis courts as well as the only lighted ball field in Greenwich.

Hours of Operation (Byram): Saturday Before Memorial Day Through Labor Day
  Daily Hours 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
  Pool Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. until Aug. 13th
 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. from Aug. 14th to Labor Day
  Family Swim: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Mon/Wed/Fri
  Adult Swim: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tue/Thurs
  Senior Swim: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday

Note: If the Health Department closes the beach, the scheduled swim times will be cancelled for the day.

Great Captain Island
During the summer months, there is a
Ferry Service from the landing at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park off Arch Street in central Greenwich. Parking is available across Arch Street.

Island Beach
Island Beach, formerly known as Little Captain Island, is situated in Long Island Sound about two miles south of Greenwich Harbor. During the summer months, there is a
Ferry Service from the landing at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park off Arch Street in central Greenwich. Parking is available across Arch Street.


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Marine & Facilities Operations
· Boating Suggestions
· Boating & Marinas
· Ferry Schedule
· Park/Beach Passes
· Beach Closures
· Great Captain's Island
· Island Beach
· Byram Beach/Pool
· Greenwich Point
· Boater User Group
· Commercial Marina Vendor

Parks & Trees
· Parks & Playgrounds
· Park Permits/Group Outings
· Overnight Camping
· Tree Hearing Notices
· Historic Landscape Report

Griffith E. Harris Golf Course
· Golf Course Status
· Notices
· Course Description
· Greens Fees
· Membership
· New Member Golf Application
· Tee Time - Reservations
    Advance Reservations
    Same Day Reservations
· No Show Policy
· Monthly Schedule
· Golf User Group

Board Information
· Board of Parks & Recreation


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