Connecticut Water Trails Program

Connecticut Boat Launches

Fairfield County 

Darien

Pear Tree Point Beach Park

Site Location: Pear Tree Point Road, Darien, Connecticut

Coordinates:

Longitude 73.48151ºW  Latitude  41.050091ºN

Type: Boat Launch Ramp, Car-top Boat Access

Season:

Driving Directions:

From the East: Take I-95 South to Exit 11. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 1/Boston Post Road and proceed 1.0 mile. Next, turn left onto Ring's End Road and follow .5 miles to its end. Then, turn right onto Goodwives River Road and continue .1 mile, at which point the road forks. Bear slightly to the right and embark upon Pear Tree Point Road and follow .6 miles. The entrance to Pear Tree Point Beach Park will be located on the right.

From the West: Take I-95 North to Exit 10. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Noroton Avenue, and proceed .5 miles. Next, turn left onto Route 1/Boston Post Road and continue .1 mile. Then, turn right onto Ring's End Road and follow .5 miles to its end. Turn right onto Goodwives River Road and proceed .1 mile, at which point the road forks. Bear slightly to the right and embark upon Pear Tree Point Road and follow .6 miles. The entrance to Pear Tree Point Beach Park will be located on the right.

Directions Map: Google Map

Regulations:

Docks:

Toilets: Sanitary Facilities (seasonal)

Parking : Parking Lot

Parking Spaces: NA

Parking Fees: Yes. Contact City of Darien for fee schedule

Parking Surface:

Access Road Surface:

Ramp Surface:

ADA Accessible:

Parts of the site offering views of the water are wheelchair accessible. Some facilities/uses listed may not be fully accessible to the mobility-impaired.

Site Description:

Pear Tree Point Beach is an 8-acre beach loaded with amenities including picnic tables and grills, a bath house, a gazebo, and a concession stand in addition to two great beaches. It also features an excellent boat launch ramp.

Environment: Harbor Setting, Fronting Long Island Sound, Rocky Shore, Sandy Beach, Tidal River, Tidal Wetland

Additional Info:

Site Contact Information:

City of Darien

City of Darien - Town Hall

2 Renshaw Road

Darien, Connecticut 06820

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