Hammonasset Beach State Park

[3][A] The state park offers beach activities, large campground, and nature center.

[3] The park closed during World War II when the site became a U.S. Army reservation and active aircraft firing range.

The facility offers 4,000 square feet (370 m2) of exhibit space with observation deck and hands-on learning experiences.

[9] Exhibits feature a touch tank and live turtles, snakes, amphibians, crabs and fish.

[10] The park offers bicycling, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and swimming as well as a campground with 550 units.

Nature center exhibit
Long Island Sound seen from Meigs Point at Hammonassett Beach