Any individuals with a disability who need special assistance to participate in the programs should contact the Recreation Office.
There is also an abundance of cotton-tailed rabbits, deer, foxes, raccoons, and other mammals. It also has water and electricity to the site along with 2 large grills and 9 six foot picnic tables. Video of the Park (Requires Realplayer)-uploaded on 10/5/2012 10:50 AM
On June 28, 2014, Pleasure Beach reopened to the public. ctl55_ctl00.ClientSideOnItemMouseOver = null; Mischief managed. If you do not receive your beach sticker, or you are new to town, please contact the Recreation Department at (203) 385-4052 or [emailprotected] Non-residents may also contact the Recreation Department to obtain a non-resident beach sticker. There was also another large building with all the doors left open, but very dark inside and I believe it was either the ballroom, or what some of you have said could be the old Playhouse. The cottages were removed earlier this year/late last year, so there gone, kaput, move along nothing to see here. window.cart_menu_documentmousedownhandled = true; But again, thats just my opinion, and also how a lot of towns have nature and Greenway trails, why not Long Beach in Stratford which is probably the only known path to still exist to Pleasure Beach, join with the city of Bridgeport and invest in creating a nature trail or Greenway trail from Long Beach to Pleasure Beach so that at least it could be made into a beautiful trail or park. The carousel/museum is open year-round. Im glad theyre gone and that area of the beach has been cleaned up a bit because of it. Public Works
I dragged my kids on that trek through about a miles worth of sand. Picnic Area #3 is located at Prides Point and has 4 picnic tables with 1 grill. LBW Management Plan-uploaded on 2/6/2013 10:30 AM
Behind the pavilion is probably the most beautiful part of whats left of Pleasure beach which is the boardwalk to the ocean, its breathtaking how gorgeous it looks and its also in tact but I wouldnt recommend walking too far cause there is some rotted wooden planks that have left gaps. Many species of shorebirds and waterfowl can be found there, including the "threatened" Piping Plover that nests throughout the summer on the western part of the beach. Check out my Facebook. No floatation devices are permitted on the beaches. window.ctl55_ctl00_loaded = true; WebThings to do near Long Beach on Tripadvisor: See 1,538 reviews and 1,580 candid photos of things to do near Long Beach in Stratford, Connecticut. ctl55_ctl00.DefaultTarget = ''; WebLong Beach, approximately 1.5 miles in length, is Stratford's coastal barrier beach lying between the waters of Long Island Sound and the Lewis Gut. ComponentArt_Init_ctl55_ctl00(); Fax: (203) 385-4082
Would have been great to have visited when the old homes were still standing in 2007/2008. Sys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('FD$SM', 'CONTENT', ['tFD$FD$APPanel','','tFD$RAMSU','FD_RAMSU'], [], [], 90, '');
Go on my FB page if you want to see pix just before they tore the entire place down. The Recreation Department accepts cash, checks, VISA and MasterCard and American Express. WebLong Beach, approximately 1.5 miles in length, is Stratford's coastal barrier beach lying between the waters of Long Island Sound and the Lewis Gut. The pavilion was remodeled as well as a concession stand they built with bathrooms near the old bridge. The park infrastructure remains, such as the theater and other formerly public buildings. No swimming in the channel at Short Beach is allowed. my mom had a cousin who owned one of the houses facing the long island sound ul.FB_FileListUL { list-style-type: none; } Its an amazing place, full of history, sadness, and a real story of all thats happened over time. WebLong Beach Nestled between Long Island Sound and the Great Meadows tidal marsh it shelters, Long Beach, at a little over one mile in length, is one of the longest barrier beaches in Connecticut. All 3 areas are handicapped accessible and adjacent to a boardwalk leading to a scenic overlook of Long Island Sound. ComponentArt_Menu_RenderMenu(ctl55_ctl00); ctl55_ctl00.Orientation = 0; The amusement park was accessible primarily by ferry service and a wooden swing bridge built in 1927 to carry automobiles and pedestrians. Tennis permits may be obtained at the Recreation office at Birdseye Complex, Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. and tennis permits will become effective April 15. //
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As it sits, Pleasure Beach/Long Beach is significantly valuable in terms of natural resources. It is surrounded on three sides by water (Lewis Gut to the north, Bridgeport Harbor to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south). For those residents with new cars or leased vehicles, a car registration or tax bill and a drivers license must be shown to obtain the stickers at the Recreation Office at Birdseye Complex 468 Birdseye Street Stratford. Yes, you can walk across the beach at high tide. border-radius: 3px; .FD_Footer { display: none; } After a portion of the bridge burned in 1996, Pleasure Beach was cut off and became accessible only by a lengthy trek along the shoreline, or by small private boats from the mainland. Important Bird Area by National Audubon Society-uploaded on 10/5/2012 10:50 AM
Launching ramp permits may be obtained Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:00pm at Birdseye Complex. It never opened. Went there in 09 and took pics before they tore the place down. As of March 3, 2010, a temporary road has been built down the stretch of beach to the cottages. While en route, visitors will pass an info depot where beach goers will be able to ask questions and gain more information about the park. ctl55_ctl00.TopGroupItemSpacing = 0; Another building that looks like it was used as a theater is still standing and that was pretty cool to look around the inside of. From the city of Bridgeport's website: "The peninsula will be accessible seven days a week via free water taxi, which will pick beach goers up at the fishing pier located on Seaview Avenue near its intersection with Central Avenue. In one of the large parking areas, my dad used to let me and my younger brother drive his van!
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