Beach
Penfield Beach
21 locals recommend
Location
323 Fairfield Beach Rd
Fairfield, CT
Tips from locals
Public beach, 5min walk from house, snack bar, restrooms, picnic tables (shaded under the pavilion and also in the sand), beach grills, lifeguards
Want a relaxing day at the beach? Penfield is a quaint beach located 3 miles down the road from Courtland Loft. Grab your beach towel and shades! My wife and I had our first date here, it’s also where I proposed to her!
Penfield Beach is a 3.5 acre beachfront property that is a favorite for many Fairfielders. A great place to swim and sun along the Long Island Sound, it offers a long stretch of sandy beach which abutts Rickards Beach. Part of the Penfield Complex, the property boasts two waterfront Banquet Facilities, sailboat racks, lockers to rent for the season or for the day, a large covered deck, handicapped accessibility and bathroom facilities. Lifeguard schedule. The beach hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are picnic tables and charcoal grills set up on the beach for visitor use on a first come-first served basis; remember to bring your own charcoal and matches. There is a concession where visitors can purchase snacks if grilling your own food is not on your agenda. Along with swing sets for the kids, Penfield is a site of The Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play' Project. Twenty six playgrounds have been built to honor the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The playground in Fairfield celebrates the life of Jessica Rekos. USE UBER OR LYFT TO AVOID PARKING FEES DAILY FEES - CREDIT CARDS ONLY. $50.00 – Weekends
$40.00 – Weekdays Free in the offseason.
Penfield Beach is a 3.5 acre beachfront property that is a favorite for many Fairfielders. A great place to swim and sun along the Long Island Sound, it offers a long stretch of sandy beach which abutts Rickards Beach. Part of the Penfield Complex, the property boasts two waterfront Banquet Faciliti…