Sherwood Island State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $22 ($15 nonresident)Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- ctparks.com(203) 226-6983
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Sherwood Island State Park is a 274-acre park in Western Connecticut Planning Region County, about 5 miles east of Norwalk.
Popular activities here are historic sites, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Open Daily (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles (resident) | Free |
| $22 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) (nonresident) | $22 |
| $15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays, in-season) (nonresident) | $15 |
| $7 – Out-of-State Vehicles (After 4:00 p.m., in-season) (nonresident) | $7 |
| $112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass) (nonresident) | $112 · year |
Official wording
FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles $22 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays) $15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays, in-season) $7 – Out-of-State Vehicles (After 4:00 p.m., in-season) $112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass)
Connecticut park passes
- Passport to the Parks — free parking for CT-registered vehicles (funded by an $8/yr vehicle registration fee from July 1, 2025). Day-use parking at all CT State Parks and Forests Details
- Out-of-state vehicle season pass — $112. Season parking for out-of-state vehicles (as listed on park fee boxes) Details
From the Connecticut state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
FishingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimming
Swimming
Set up your beach chair and an umbrella for a day of sun and surf. Sherwood Island’s beaches are iconic not just because they stretch over one mile along the Long Island Sound. If you stick your toes in the sand, you might notice three distinct colors of sand: red (garnet), white (quartz), and black (magnetite). Because the granules have different densities and shapes, the waves naturally sort each color sand into separate lines. Layered onto that beauty are a non-stop bounty of seashells the waves regularly deposit on the shore.
Accessible Swimming/Beach Surf Chairs: Available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Current Water Quality Report (updated weekly, Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information
- We recommend wearing water shoes to protect your feet from the sharp shells and rocks found on the beach.
Fishing
Situated along a saltwater estuary where the freshwater flows of New Creek and Mill Creek mix with the salinity of the Long Island Sound, the waters off Sherwood Island teem with marine life. Depending on the time of year, cast a line from the rocky jetties or the sandy shoreline and get ready to battle it out with some monster fish.
Fishing is allowed at Sherwood Point, East and West Jetty during the open season (April 15 – Sept. 30). The entire beach is open to fishing during the off-season from 8:00 a.m. to sunset only.
Types of fish: Blackfish, bluefish, scup, summer flounder, winter flounder, and striped bass
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest conditions and fishing regulations.
- Saltwater Fishing in Connecticut’s State Parks
- Saltwater Fishing Resource Map
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
9/11 Memorial
Parking
Picnic Shelter/Tables
Restrooms
Surf Chairs
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- An alcohol ban is in place at Sherwood Island State Park
- Bus Permits are required for mid-size and full-size buses seating 30 or more passengers
- Park Map
- Disc Golf Course Map
Getting there
- Address
- Sherwood Island Connector
Westport, CT 06880 - Nearest town
- Norwalk — about 5 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.1165, -73.3316
- Phone
- (203) 226-6983
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DEEP 'Find a Park or Forest by Name' list (portal.ct.gov) merged with the ctparks.com ParkFinder search service
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: WestportCTSherwoodIsParkBeachEastSide11172007.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Noroton at English Wikipedia
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology