Guilford Facilities, Parks & Beaches
Guilford has many beautiful parks, beaches and sports fields maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. If you are interested in renting Jacobs Beach Pavilion or a sports field, please go to the Policies & Forms Page for a facility use or room reservation form.
Schools |
Adams Middle School
- 18.2 Acres
- Basketball and Little League Fields
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- 2 Tennis Courts
- Basketball Court with Lights
- Concession Stand
- Restrooms
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Baldwin Middle School
- 44 Acres
- Little League Fields
- Lacrosse Practice Area
- 2 Tennis Courts
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Sledding and Trails
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Cox Elementary School
- 21 Acres
- Little League Fields
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Covered Basketball Court
- 2 Playgrounds
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Guilford High School
- 34.5 Acres
- Softball Field
- Baseball Field
- Synthetic Turf Field for Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Football
- Fields for Soccer and Lacrosse
- Football Field with Lights
- Track and Practice fields
- Concessions
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Guilford Lakes Elementary School
- 12.2 Acres
- Little League Field
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts with Lights
- Playground
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Calvin Leete School
- 19 Acres
- Little League Field
- Soccer Fields
- Basketball Court and Playground
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Melissa Jones Elementary School
- 10 Acres
- Little League Field
- Playground
- Basketball Hoop
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Parks & Beaches |
Jacobs Beach
Located on Seaside Avenue,
Guilford, CT.
- 25 Acre Beach
- 2 Picnic Shelters
- Playground
- Volleyball Court
- Half Basketball Court
- Bath House
- Boat Racks also available
- Accommodates a 430' Beach for Swimming
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Lake Quonnipaug
Located on Route 77 North of Route 80,
Guilford, CT.
- 41 Acres
- Accommodates a 314' beach for Swimming and Fishing
- A great place for Camping and Picnics
- Bath House is also available
- Kayak and paddleboat rental.
- Opened weekends from Memorial Day until June 19th from noon-5:00p.m.
- June 24 - Labor Day the schedule is as follows: Monday-Saturday 9:30a.m. - 7:30p.m. and Sundays11:00a.m. - 7:30p.m.
- Daily fees: $7.00 per resident $10.00 per non-resident (Children 5 and under free)
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Bittner Park
Located on Route 77 3 miles North of Route 1.
- 136 Acres
- Skate Park
- Concession Stand
- Trails for Cross Country Skiing, Horses, Hiking and Bike Riding
- Restrooms
- Softball & Soccer field with lights
- 3 Little league fields
- Playground
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Chaffinch Island
Located at the end of Chaffinch Island Road,
Guilford, CT.
This 22 acre park is a great place for fishing and picnics. Location includes:
- Picnic Tables
- Grills
- Kayak Access
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Peddlers Park
- 30 Acres
- Access to Westwoods Trails
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Chittenden Park
Located off of Seaside Avenue 100 Yards from Jacobs Beach, Guilford, CT.
- 14 Acres
- Softball
- Soccer
- 4 Bocce Courts
- Access to Long Island Sound
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Mill Pond
Located at the intersection of North River an
Cherry Streets.
This 1 acre parcel offers recreational opportunities for those who enjoy ice skating and fishing. |
Long Hill Park
Located on Long Hill road (formerly owned by Fonicello Property), Guilford, CT.
10 acres accommodates fields for:
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Football
- Field Hockey
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Town Green
- 7.7 Acres
- Monuments
- Benches
- Special Events
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Additional Facilities |
| The following is a list of parks and beaches within Guilford that, while not maintained by the Guilford Park & Recreation Department, offer recreational amenities to the public. |
Guilford Marina
- 2.4 Acres
- Mooring
- Slips
- Fishing
- Water Views
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Timberlands
- 588.5 Acres
- Hiking
- Biking
- Horses
- Cross Country Skiing
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Northwoods
- 750 Acres
- Trails
- Horses
- Mountain Bikers
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Westwoods
- 100 Acres
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, Cross Country Skiing
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Grass Island
- 29.6 Acres
- Fishing, Bird Watching
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Shell Beach
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Guilford Golf Course
- 10 Acres
- Scenic 9-hole course
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