The Heritage Park & Trail in Sandy Hook is a community space on a piece of town-owned property that we lease for $1/year. It is located at 7 Glen Road in Sandy Hook. The park includes a pavilion, 30 public parking places, and a green space that extends down to the river.

Located at the end of Old Bridge Road in the southeastern corner of Sandy Hook, Eichler’s Cove offers a marina, boat launch, picnic area, beach, and spectacular view. Eichler’s Cove is the only public access to Lake Zoar for Newtown residents. Seasonal boat launch passes and swim passes may be purchased at the parks and Recreation office during regular business hours or online at www.newtown-ct.gov. (Photo courtesy of the Newtown Patch)

Located on Philo Curtis Road in Sandy Hook, this park is open from 8 am to 8 pm. Amenities include four tennis courts, a ball wall, basketball court, two playground areas, a pavilion, multipurpose baseball / softball field, two artificial surface fields, and a swimming pool complex, which features an eight-lane, 25-yard pool with a diving “L” and wading pool. Swim passes can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation office during regular business hours or online at www.newtown-ct.gov.