Island Beach

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A Favorite Summer Activity: Taking the Ferry to Greenwich’s Island Beach

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 →

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Town Announces Start of Beach Season, Summer Ferries, Greenwich Pool at Byram Park

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 →

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Ferries Are Running and Abilis Will Run the Island Beach Concession Stand

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 →

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Something for Everyone: Town of Greenwich Parks & Rec Summer Camps 2020

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 →

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GFP Year in Review: Top Beach & Boat Stories from 2018

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 →

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Greenwich Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Island Beach in Style

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 →

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