Children and parents alike will enjoy the arcade games, amusements and miniature golf. Frequent activities include concerts, dances, volleyball tournements, special events and a well-known local flower show. There is a flat daily fee for parking. Rocky Neck State Park Just off State Route 156 East Lyme, CT This state park consists of over a mile of beachfront and woods for enjoyment. Swimming, saltwater fishing and scuba diving are permitted in Long Island Sound.
Hiking trails are also available in the woods.
Harkness Memorial State Park Eugene O'Neill Parkway Waterford, CT Harkness Memorial Park is home to a smaller, quieter beach on Long Island Sound. It's also home to a summer of beachfront concerts and firework displays in the evening. During the day, the beach is open for activities including bird-watching and fishing. Swimming, however, is not permitted. Sound View Beach Hartford Avenue Old Lyme, CT Fewer crowds and concession stands are the mark of this small beach in Old Lyme.