
The Beach Concession stand provides inclusive employment and meaningful jobs to adults with disabilities. Continue Reading →
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The Beach Concession stand provides inclusive employment and meaningful jobs to adults with disabilities. Continue Reading →
In a cooperative effort with the Greenwich Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Beach on Saturday, May 27, 2023 and will run through September 4, 2023. Continue Reading →
Have you taken the ferry out to Island Beach yet this season? As it’s one of our favorite summer activities, we’ve put together some up-to-date info about how to visit Island Beach, what to expect once you’re out there and some other insider tips like overnight camping, Cruise to Nowhere dates and Dixieland Jazz Band Concerts on the Sound dates. Continue Reading →
The Indian Harbor Ferry was built in 1937 and its starboard engine has been in service since the early 1960’s. Continue Reading →
In a cooperative effort with the Greenwich Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Beach on Saturday, May 28, 2022 and will run through September 5, 2022. Continue Reading →
Green space has been added to the north side of Arch St, and 4 spots added to the south side to narrow the lanes of travel. Continue Reading →
Abilis is currently awaiting the arrival of equipment, refrigeration and permits to open the Island Beach concession stand. As soon as the equipment arrives and they get the all-clear, Abilis staff and program participants will be on the ferry out to the island to start preparing food for beach-goers. Continue Reading →
Check out the wide array of Town of Greenwich summer day camps ranging from soccer to music and art. There are also swim lessons at the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park, Skateboarding Ramp Camp and Clinics and Kamp Kairphree with trips to Greenwich Point Beach and Island Beach. Continue Reading →
In 2018 the Harbor Master shared stories of hazards to navigation and the demise of the Showboat. In October a sudden storm coincided with high tide and the town closed Greenwich Point. In June the Greenwich Pool at Byram Park opened with fanfare. In August the Town celebrated 100 years of ownership of Island Beach. Continue Reading →
Island Beach’s 100 years in Greenwich’s possession is rich in history. It once had an excellent restaurant and amusement park. Later it had a tower and high dive and popular float to rest and socialize after swimming. It has weathered many storms and now has new bathrooms, dock, plantings and more. Continue Reading →