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Silver Sands State Park
1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford, CT 06460
State park🪢 Leash required
297 acres
⭐ 4.6
1,820 reviews
Milford's 297-acre coastal state park in Connecticut permits leashed dogs year-round with water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Boardwalk leads to Charles Island. Rare CT beach dog policy—bring waste bags.
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- Park
- Silver Sands State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Milford, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.1928, -73.0464
- Size
- 297 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.9/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · 297 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
297-acre coastal state park with boardwalk to Charles Island. Leashed dogs allowed year-round (rare for CT state beaches).
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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