Along Fairfield's 5 miles of Long Island Sound coastline are six Town beaches. Four miles inland is Lake Mohegan, the Town's only fresh water swimming facility and sprinkler park.
Beach Stickers and Lake Passes are required from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day. Please go to the Beach Stickers and Fees page for additional information.
All beaches shall be open April 1 – September 30 from dawn to 11:00 p.m. and dawn to 8:00 p.m. October 1 – March 31 or such later times as specifically approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
And lets not forget a summer favorite; a Bonfire on the Beach. You better make your reservation early as this popular activity books quickly.
From October 1 - March 31, Jennings is the place to enjoy the beach with your pet as dogs and horses are allowed access.
Jennings Beach is free and open to the public, however from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day a beach sticker is required to park in the lot. Jennings Beach will sell daily parking passes for $40 (Monday - Friday) and $50 (Weekends and Holidays) - credit card only. Parking fees will be collected at the gate until 9:30pm on Family Movie Nights.
Lake Mohegan and its surrounding open space comprise a total of 170.4 acres off Morehouse Highway. The Conservation Commission oversees Lake Mohegan Open Space Area with its many hiking trails. The popular swimming area is managed by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
During the summer months, the man made fresh water lake is open to swimmers in a designated area supervised by lifeguards. There are ropes at several depths, and young children aren’t allowed beyond a certain point without an adult. The large beach is sandy and sunny. There’s little natural shade, so beach umbrellas are a must.
In addition to the swimming, Lake Mohegan has a sprinkler park for children. The fun zone is full of spouts, faucets and misters that will delight tiny toddlers and their older siblings too. The lake also has a playground, vending machines, picnic shelter and restroom facilities. Fairfield Parks and Recreation holds swimming lessons in the calm lake waters for children beginning at age four.
Parking at Lake Mohegan is FREE, but a fee is charged at the gate to enter the swimming area from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day. The beach area is open during the beach season daily from 10:00am - 8:00pm.
All beaches shall be open April 1 – September 30 from dawn to 11:00 p.m. and dawn to 8:00 p.m. October 1 – March 31 or such later times as specifically approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
There are picnic tables and charcoal grills set up on the beach for visitor use on a first come-first served basis; remember to bring your own charcoal and matches. There is a concession where visitors can purchase snacks if grilling your own food is not on your agenda.
Along with swing sets for the kids, Penfield is a site of The Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play' Project. Twenty six playgrounds have been built to honor the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The playground in Fairfield celebrates the life of Jessica Rekos.
255 Fairfield Beach Road
Rickards Beach is a 1.8 acre beachfront property that is adjacent to Penfield Beach. A great place to swim and sun along the Long Island Sound, it offers a long stretch of sandy beach. Part of the Penfield Complex, the property boasts two waterfront Banquet Facilities, sailboat racks, lockers to rent for the season, a large covered deck, handicapped accessibility and bathroom facilities.
All beaches shall be open April 1 – September 30 from dawn to 11:00 p.m. and dawn to 8:00 p.m. October 1 – March 31 or such later times as specifically approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
All beaches shall be open April 1 – September 30 from dawn to 11:00 p.m. and dawn to 8:00 p.m. October 1 – March 31 or such later times as specifically approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Sasco Beach is free and open to the public, however from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day only residents with a beach sticker are permitted to park in the lot. There are no daily fees.
South Pine Creek Beach is the smallest of all the beaches. There are bathroom facilities and a small parking lot.
All beaches shall be open April 1 – September 30 from dawn to 11:00 p.m. and dawn to 8:00 p.m. October 1 – March 31 or such later times as specifically approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
South Pine Creek Beach is free and open to the public, however from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day only residents with a beach sticker are permitted to park in the lot. There are no daily fees.
About 2.5 acres in size, Southport Beach is a tiny, quiet beach property that includes bathroom facilities. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
All beaches shall be open April 1 – September 30 from dawn to 11:00 p.m. and dawn to 8:00 p.m. October 1 – March 31 or such later times as specifically approved by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Southport Beach is free and open to the public, however from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day only residents with a beach sticker are permitted to park in the lot. There are no daily fees.