Connecticut Water Trails Program

Connecticut Boat Launches

Fairfield County 

Stratford

Long Beach

Site Location: Oak Bluff Drive, Stratford, Connecticut

Coordinates:

Longitude 73.132279 ºW   Latitude  41.152809 ºN

Type: Car-top Boat Access

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Driving Directions:

From the East: Take I-95 South to exit 30. Follow the signs to Sikorsky Memorial Airport. Drive through the Great Meadows salt marsh, passing the airport on the left. At the next stop sign, turn right onto Oak Bluff Avenue. At the foot of Oak Bluff Avenue, enter the beach access and parking area. The beach is easily accessible from any of the parking spaces, but the easiest access for viewing the tidal wetlands is from the far western end of the parking area.

From the West: Take I-95 North to exit 30. Take the ramp to Sikorsky Memorial Airport. Turn slight right onto Lordship Boulevard, follow for 0.9 miles. Turn right to stay on Lordship Boulevard, continue on Lordship Boulevard for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto Oak Bluff Avenue. At the foot of Oak Bluff Avenue, enter the beach access and parking area. The beach is easily accessible from any of the parking spaces, but the easiest access for viewing the tidal wetlands is from the far western end of the parking area.

Directions Map: Google Map

Regulations:

Docks:

Toilets: Sanitary Facilities (seasonal)

Parking : Parking Lot

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Parking Fees:

Contact the Stratford Parks and Recreation Department for information and ramp fees (203) 385-4085

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Site Description:

Nestled between Long Island Sound and the Great Meadows tidal wetlands, Long Beach is one of the longest barrier beaches in Connecticut--a little over a mile long. Walk along the shore to enjoy the dunes and tidal wetlands sheltered by this barrier beach. However, because of security concerns associated with abandoned residential structures on the far western portion of the beach (Long Beach West), this section of the beach is currently closed to visitors. Signs in the beach parking lot regarding beach access restrictions apply only to Long Beach West. The public may walk from the parking lot along the beach upto but not including the restricted area. Many species of waterfowl can be spotted here. Please be aware that the piping plover, a threatened species of shore bird, nests in throughout the summer on the western part of this beach near Pleasure Beach. Please stay on the trail when walking in this area to avoid disturbing this rare and beautiful bird . Fishing is permitted outside designated swimming areas. If you intend to visit during hunting season, proper precautions should be taken as hunting is allowed in the Great Meadows salt marsh. To help you reach Long Beach, some routes leading to this site are posted with the brown and white Long Island Sound Access sign    

Environment: Fronting Long Island Sound, Sandy Beach

Additional Info:

Site Contact Information:

Town of Stratford

1 Dorne Drive

Stratford, Connecticut

Phone: (203) 385-4085

Phone: (203) 385-4085

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