Sherwood Island State Park

No dogs from April 15 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time

From April 15 to September 30 no dogs anywhere in the park.

Source: CT DEEP, Responsible Recreation. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Connecticut State Parks (DEEP): the rule in full

Harkness, Rocky Neck and Silver Sands ban dogs on the beach all year. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach at Hammonasset only from September 30 to April 1. At Sherwood Island dogs aren't allowed anywhere in the park from April 15 to September 30. In other parks dogs must be on a leash of 7 feet or less.

Nearby beaches

• Silver Sands State ParkNo dogs all year
• Hammonasset BeachNo dogs from April 2 to September 29. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Rocky Neck State ParkNo dogs all year
• Harkness Memorial State ParkNo dogs all year