Located on 297 acres of woods, salt marsh, and of course, beaches, Silver Sands State Park is connected to Milford, CT's Walnut Beach Park by a boardwalk that stretches nearly a mile. Silver Sands is a great place for swimming, fishing, crabbing, and picnicking. During low tide, a gravely, sandy bar called a tombolo connects the park to an offshore island. Access to this island is prohibited from the beginning of May until the end of August in order to protect nesting birds that make their homes there. Because of this, Silver Sands is a perfect spot for birdwatchers, with plenty of herons and egrets in the area.

1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford, CT 06460, Phone: 203-735-4311

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