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Sun’s out, surf’s up at Hammonasset Beach all year long. With a two-mile sandy stretch of beach, a bustling campground, and serene nature preserve, Connecticut's largest shoreline park offers prime real estate for swimming, surfcasting, strolling the boardwalk, or just soaking in the rays and sweeping views of the Long Island Sound. Fun fact: "Hammonasset" means, "where we dig holes in the ...
Mar 23, 2024 · Hammonasset Beach State Park, CT. "Hammonasset" means "where we dig holes in the ground" and refers to the place where a settlement of eastern woodland Indians farmed along the Hammonasset River. They subsisted on corn, beans, and squash, and by fishing and hunting. The first colonists arrived in 1639.
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Their Lee Straight Pull rifle was mounted on a horse drawn stone boat, from which it was fired into targets on the beach. On July 18, 1920, Hammonasset Beach State Park was opened to the public. The first season attracted over 75,000 visitors. The park's reputation drew tourists from across the continent as well as the state.
Friends of Hammonasset (FOH) is a “not for profit” 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization, working in cooperation with State and local park management and Friends of Connecticut State Parks. The purpose of the organization is to provide environmental education, preserve the integrity of Hammonasset Beach State Park’s natural resources, and ...
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May 26, 2021 · Learn about the history, activities, and attractions of Hammonasset Beach State Park, a popular destination for families, nature lovers, and beachgoers in Connecticut. Find out how to get there, where to camp, where to stay nearby, and what to do at the park's nature center and trails.
Hammonasset Beach State Park is located two miles of beach front on Long Island Sound in the town of Madison, Connecticut. Visitors can enjoy many activities such as bicycling, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming as well as a large campground. The park also offers a Nature Center with observation deck and hands-on learning experiences. Accessibility: There are wheelchair ...