Harborside Walk - South Central Regional Council of Governments

The City of West Haven provides 3.5 miles of
public beach or waterfront park, each with
its own amenities or environmental setting.
Beaches from Bradley Point Park to Sandy
Point are networked through a 1.7 mile
walkway providing pedestrians, bicyclists and
roller-bladers a continuous waterfront urban
“greenway” experience. Views of Long Island
Sound exist throughout most of the walkway
and Long Island, New York can usually be seen
very faintly in the distance.
The Savin Rock Conference Center is also
located adjacent to Bradley Point and provides
benches, telescopes, occasional public art
displays, and a gazebo. Interpretive signage
is provided on the origins of Savin Rock. The
site includes a museum that provides the history
of the White Park/Savin Rock Amusement Park
on the site 100 years ago that offered roller
coasters, rides, and other amusement.
Bradley Point Park (shown below) is a small
sandy beach with a grassy park area. This
site offers spectacular 4th of July fireworks
with views to other displays along the shore.
There are benches with extensive Long Island
Sound views. Three sets of permanent posts for
impromptu volleyball games are available on
the sandy beach. Temporary toilets during the
summer season and ample parking for 40 cars
is available on site.
Directions and Parking:
West Haven’s beach area can be accessed via
I-95 Exit 42 or 44. From exit 44 take Kimberly
Avenue south to First Avenue to Beach Street
for parking at Sandy Point. For parking at
Bradley Point Park take Kimberly Avenue/
Elm Street south to Wagner Place to Kelsey
Avenue to Captain Thomas Boulevard or from
exit 42 take Saw Mill Road to Kelsey Avenue
to Captain Thomas Boulevard.
Recreational Trails
South Central Connecticut
Harborside
Walk
Permitted/Prohibited Activities:
The paved boardwalk area is for walking,
biking, and skating. Swimming is permitted at
the beach with lifeguards seasonally on duty.
Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk only, but
must be leashed. Please pick up all animal
waste.
Bicycling
Hiking
Pets on
Leash
Swimming
For more information about this location,
contact:
City of West Haven
Recreation Department
(203) 937-3651
www.whparkrec.com
Questions regarding this brochure can be addressed to
South Central Regional Council of Governments
Phone: (203) 234-7555/Fax: (203) 234-9850
E-mail: [email protected]
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Governments Recreational Trails Webpage
West Haven, CT
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Harborside Walk walking areas are perfect for
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The walk is paved for activities such as biking,
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piers to walk out onto over the ocean.
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Trail Data and Content was provided by the RWA.
The Trail Map and Brochure were prepared by SCRCOG (2016).