East Haddam Town Beach Parking Permit Regulations
As of Saturday, May 25, 2024 all vehicles must have a Town of East Haddam permit or visitor’s daily pass to park at the Town Beach through September 2 (Labor Day). The Town Beach is open daily from dawn until dusk. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 10am-5pm, beginning June 15. All visitors must adhere to the beach regulations (below) or will be asked to leave.
PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENT RESIDENT PASSES
Town permits may be obtained at no cost from the East Haddam Public Works Department. If you do not have a current permit, we will accept a driver’s license with current East Haddam/Moodus/Lake Hayward address noted. If driver’s license does not include an East Haddam/Moodus/Lake Hayward address, a suitable proof of residency such as tax bill or utility bill must also be presented. Driver’s license or photo ID will be matched with either the tax bill or utility bill.
Note: Registered motorcycles require a parking pass.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR VISITORS/NON-RESIDENTS
Non-resident daily passes may be obtained in person from the Town Beach parking attendant. Parking pass must be placed on the car dashboard, so it is visible to beach attendant. Please note, there is no parking on the street and there is NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ALLOWED.
A non-resident season pass may be purchased at our Parks and Rec Office (1 Plains Road, Moodus, CT 06469) or on our website
www.easthaddamrec.com (must create an account). Season passes are not available for purchase at the beach. A completed
application must accompany payment. If paying by check, please make payable to: EHPR, P.O. Box 385, Moodus, CT 06469. All season passes will be mailed to the address provided or may be picked up in person at the Parks and Rec Office. Season passes must be hung from rear-view mirror so they are visible to beach attendant. Please note parking on the street and OVERNIGHT PARKING ARE NOT ALLOWED.
DAILY FEE
$20 PER CAR VEHICLE
NO REFUNDS
SEASON FEE
$120 PER CAR
East Haddam Town Beach Rules and Regulations
291 East Haddam Colchester Turnpike, Moodus, Connecticut
BEACHES- Chapter 162
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 154. Boating — See Ch. 171.
§ 162-1. Hours.
The area shall be open from sunrise to sunset, with exceptions by
permission of the Recreation Director.
§ 162-2. Parking regulations.
A. Vehicles are not allowed across the pond causeway to the swimming
and picnic area without staff permission.
B. Parking cars and boat trailers shall be limited to designated areas only.
§ 162-3. Beach regulations.
A. Swimming is allowed in the designated area only.
B. When no lifeguards are on duty, swim at your own risk.
C. No glassware or bottles are allowed.
D. Refuse shall be placed in designated containers.
E. No animals or pets are allowed.
F. Only United States Coast Guard approved flotation devices are allowed.
G. Athletic equipment is allowed in designated areas only.
H. No smoking.
I. No open flames (including bonfires and grills) unless prior written
approval is obtained from the Recreation Director.
§ 162-4. Boat regulations.
A. All boats must be launched and stored in the designated area.
B. No boats or water skiers are allowed within 100 feet of the swimming
area.
C. Boats, cars or trailers may not be left in the area after closing time.
§ 162-5. Alcoholic beverages.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted on Town
beach property, including the parking lot and fields, and no alcoholic
beverages, whether in open or sealed containers, are permitted on Town
beach property, including the parking lot and fields, without prior
permission from the Board of Selectmen.
§ 162-6. Penalties for offenses.
Anyone violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not more
than $250 and be subject to loss of park privileges.