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Harborside Walk
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo By the Department of Environmental Protection
Total Trails Length: Approx. 3.5 miles
Photo By the Department of Environmental Protection
Trail Description:
Easy Walk and Bike
Harborside Walk walking areas are perfect for leisurely day walks
accompanied by several locations to rest and enjoy the views of the
Long Island Sound. The walk is paved for activities such as biking,
rollerblading, and strollers as well. From the paved areas you will
find Beach access as well as a few piers to walk out onto over the
ocean.
Total walking length approx. 3.5 miles
For more information about this
location, contact:
City of West Haven
Recreation Department
(203) 937-3651
www.whparkrec.com
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