description Hammonasset Beach Overview
Hammonasset Beach State Park is a public recreation area on Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut. Opened as a state park in 1920, it contains roughly two miles of shoreline and is widely identified as Connecticut's largest shoreline park. Visitors use the park for swimming, walking, fishing, birdwatching, picnicking, and seasonal camping, while the Meigs Point Nature Center interprets the ecology of the surrounding coast.
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Where is Hammonasset Beach State Park?
Hammonasset Beach State Park is on Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut. It is a public recreation area with a long shoreline.
How much shoreline does Hammonasset Beach have?
The park contains roughly two miles of shoreline. It is widely identified as Connecticut's largest shoreline park.
When did Hammonasset Beach State Park open?
The state park opened in 1920. Visitors have used its Long Island Sound shoreline for recreation since then.
Can visitors swim at Hammonasset Beach?
Yes. Swimming is one of the activities visitors use the park for, along with other shoreline recreation.
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