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Wilcox Park

 

Wilcox Park

 

Site Location: Shipyard Lane/New Haven Avenue, Milford, Connecticut

Coordinates:

Longitude 73.054243 ºW   Latitude 41.222108 ºN

Type: Access Pier, Boat Launch Ramp, Car-top Boat Access

Season:

Driving Directions

From the East: Take I-95 South to exit 39A. Continue onto Boston Post Road. Boston Post Road will split, stay straight which is Cherry Street. Take a left onto Gulf Street. Gulf Street will cross New Haven Avenue in which you want to make a right onto. Then make a left onto Shipyard Lane which will lead you into Wilcox Park.

From the West: Take I-95 North to exit 39A. Turn right onto Boston Post Road. Continue onto Boston Post Road. Boston Post Road will split, stay straight which is Cherry Street. Take a left onto Gulf Street. Gulf Street will cross New Haven Avenue in which you want to make a right onto. Then make a left onto Shipyard Lane which will lead you into Wilcox Park.

Directions Map: Google Map

Regulations:

Docks:

Toilets: Sanitary Facilities (seasonal)

Parking : Parking Lot

Parking Spaces:

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

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:

Wilcox Park features an extensive trail system through a forest adjacent to Milford Harbor. The trails lead to a cantilevered wooden platform that offers excellent views of Milford harbor and the wide variety of boating activity it supports. The site also hosts a boat ramp with parking for vehicles and trailers. Boaters must obtain a parking pass to access the launch. See the Milford Harbor Commission section of the City's website for details on boating access facilities or call 203-874-1610 for a fee schedule.

Environment: Harbor Setting

Additional Info:

Site History:

Site Contact Information:

City of Milford

70 West River Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460

 

 

 


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