Silver Sands State Park

Silver Sands State Park
Tombolo to Charles Island at low tide
Silver Sands State Park
Silver Sands State Park
LocationMilford, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°11′38″N 73°03′36″W / 41.19389°N 73.06000°W / 41.19389; -73.06000
Area297 acres (120 ha)
Elevation0 ft (0 m)
Established1960
Administered byConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
DesignationConnecticut state park
WebsiteOfficial website

Silver Sands State Park is a public recreation area located on Long Island Sound in the city of Milford, Connecticut. The state park consists of 297 acres (120 ha) of beach, dunes, restored salt marsh, open areas and woods as well as the 14-acre (5.7 ha) bird sanctuary of Charles Island. The park offers swimming, picnicking, trails, boardwalks, and opportunities for bird-watching. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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