Photo: Gay City Day Use Entrance
Notice:: Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Gay City Day Use Entrance, CT
Description
The park is handicap accessible, the park offers parking and picnic tables. The park is open from 8 am to sunset. Gates open for the season on the third Saturday in April. They are opened daily at 8:00 am and closed at sunset. Gates close for the season agter Columbus Day weekend. Winter parking is available off-season. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Non-Resident entrance fee $15 weekend/Holiday, $10 weekdays.
Alerts and Important Information
Day passes are required for out of state visitors to Connecticut State Parks. Out of state visitors must purchase a day pass. Connecticut residents with Connecticut registered vehicles do not need to purchase a day pass since parking fees are eliminated through the Passport to the Parks program. Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Overview
Description
Buy a Gay City Parking Pass now!The park is handicap accessible, the park offers parking and picnic tables. The park is open from 8 am to sunset. Gates open for the season on the third Saturday in April. They are opened daily at 8:00 am and closed at sunset. Gates close for the season agter Columbus Day weekend. Winter parking is available off-season. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Non-Resident entrance fee $15 weekend/Holiday, $10 weekdays.
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.71981, -72.43606
41°43'11"N, 72°26'10"W
From the South/New London area: Follow Route 85north. Park entrance is 6.7 miles past the intersection with Route 66. From Glastonbury area: Take Route 85. Park entrance is2.0 mile past the intersection with Route 94. From the North/Hartford & Massachusetts area: I-384 east to Exit 5. Take Route 85 south for 4.7 miles.
41.71981, -72.43606
41°43'11"N, 72°26'10"W
From the South/New London area: Follow Route 85north. Park entrance is 6.7 miles past the intersection with Route 66. From Glastonbury area: Take Route 85. Park entrance is2.0 mile past the intersection with Route 94. From the North/Hartford & Massachusetts area: I-384 east to Exit 5. Take Route 85 south for 4.7 miles.
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