[CDATA[ The carousel/museum is open year-round. Holidays (Friday - Sunday), https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home. The burned bridge that once was the only access to Pleasure Beach (unless you are fortunate enough to own a boat), still stands in the middle of the sound.
WebLong Beach The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum Two Roads Brewing Company Silver Sands State Park Short Beach Beardsley Zoo Stratford Point & Lighthouse Stratford Antique Center Walnut Beach Fairfield Theater Company Connecticut Air & Space Center The Coastal Center at Milford Point Mellow Monkey Seaside Park Fairfield Craft Ales No swimming in the channel at Short Beach is allowed. background-color: #edece8; We just went there yesterday. I dragged my kids on that trek through about a miles worth of sand. I went there this year and the ENTIRE place has been leveled, and not one peice of plywood remains. Directions Long Beach, Stratford, CT Long Beach is a good name for this beach because that is exactly what it is, Long. ctl55_ctl00.ClientSideOnItemMouseOut = null; return; Definitely agree with you,Definitely agree with you, Peter. WebThings to do near Long Beach on Tripadvisor: See 1,538 reviews and 1,580 candid photos of things to do near Long Beach in Stratford, Connecticut. I will post on my Facebook site (Michael Mathis: American Flag) once I dig up the disk. From Jacksons blog: Workers will remove as much debris as possible before March 15, when they must halt the process due to piping plovers returning to their habitat. Prior to June, 2014, when Pleasure Beach re-opened, the area was Connecticut's largest and most recent ghost town[1] after it was abandoned in the late 1990s due to a fire on the bridge connecting it to the mainland. The beach is easily reached by car (parking permit required from the Saturday before Memorial Day until Labor Day), and is located at the end of Oak Bluff Road in the Lordship section of Stratford. God bless you all and happy exploring! "Two water taxis -- the 23 passenger Lewis H. Latimer and the 18 passenger Gustave Whitehead -- will run frequently from the fishing pier on Seaview Avenue to the T-Pier on Pleasure Beach. vertical-align: middle; WebLong Beach, approximately 1.5 miles in length, is Stratford's coastal barrier beach lying between the waters of Long Island Sound and the Lewis Gut. I called bridgeport PD and they said we arent going to be breaking any codes by being out there as long as we dont damage anything. If they were to do anything, they should create a historical trail with signs depicting the beach in its heyday. Just got an e-mail from Jackson Kuhl, with whom Ive worked on a few occasions in regard to abandoned properties and decaying historical sites. In one of the large parking areas, my dad used to let me and my younger brother drive his van! 550 Patterson Avenue
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The restaurant you refferd to is the front Beach pavilion that never opened. Plan on going back when its warmer. The cottages have since been demolished. Long Beach, Stratford, CT Found tons of black mold (not surprised) throughout the building. [9], .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct,.mw-parser-output .geo-inline-hidden{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}410940N 731005W / 41.16100N 73.1680W / 41.16100; -73.1680 (Pleasure Beach). They also plan on operating a ferry service to Pleasure Beach. Went there in 09 and took pics before they tore the place down. ctl55_ctl00.ContextMenu = 0; Long Beach, Stratford A broadcasting house and shed are also fenced off, and since it was cold we didnt feel like jumping the barbed wire fence. In the winter I was lucky enough to see a couple snowy owls very close up on the beach. Behind the pavilion is probably the most beautiful part of whats left of Pleasure beach which is the boardwalk to the ocean, its breathtaking how gorgeous it looks and its also in tact but I wouldnt recommend walking too far cause there is some rotted wooden planks that have left gaps. var ComponentArt_ScrollLooks_ctl55_ctl00=[[1,'ScrollIteminternal-page-folderlist',2,'ScrollItemHinternal-page-folderlist',3,13,4,15,9,'ScrollItemAinternal-page-folderlist',23,'https://www.stratfordct.gov/QCore/images/menu/scroll_down.gif'],[1,'ScrollIteminternal-page-folderlist',2,'ScrollItemHinternal-page-folderlist',3,13,4,15,9,'ScrollItemAinternal-page-folderlist',23,'https://www.stratfordct.gov/QCore/images/menu/scroll_up.gif']];
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Anyway, I hustled out there to take some photos of the art before it was gone. Read the article from July 13th, 2013 as well a some history: http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/no-pleasure-from-ui-in-beach-revival-plus-pleasure-beach-history/. My friend and I visited this place yesterday, very long and disappointing walk as we saw all but three buildings have been completely destroyed and removed. As we made our way through the island the place is huge with lots of trees and wild bushes and shrubs covering most of it, weeds cracking through the old roads and trash everywhere. Read More Location: Oak Bluff Dr. Stratford, CT 06615 Contact: (203) 385-4085 http://www.townofstratford.com/content/39842/41760/default.aspx We finally made our way to the center of the island, and it was there that we saw whats left of the old structures still standing. .file-listing h2 { display: none; }/*removes "listing files in folder" text for dupes*/ Call 385-4053 one week in advance for tennis permits. ctl55_ctl00.Width = null; Thats about it. Long Beach is considered an "unimproved" beach. Is there a way you can walk to Pleasure beach even when the tide is up? Eventually, the city got its act together and re-opened it in 2014 as a recreational park. Stratford Tourism Stratford Hotels At least they cant take those away from us..Rich. Picnic Area Fees - 2020, Weekend &
here is a photo album of mine No boats or windsurfers are allowed in patrolled areas. there are only bird houses on poles sprinkled about. WebStratford Beach - Long Beach Pictures Stratford, CT pictures of the beaches. It also has water and electricity to the site along with 2 large grills and 9 six foot picnic tables. The future of Pleasure Beach is currently under consideration. //]]> From 1892 until 1958, it was home to a popular amusement park of the same name. Therefore, if you must pass areas of nesting birds, respect the restricted access area signs and pass within or below the wet sand area of the beach to avoid disturbing this rare bird. There was a small piece of woodboard taken out of the side (must be new) and this revealed a small hole (about 3 feet by 3 feet) to gain access to the theater. ctl55_ctl00.ShadowOffset = 2;
Two Roads Brewing Co. is getting into the food hall game, with Two Roads Food Hall & Bar. For those residents with new cars or leased vehicles, a car registration or tax bill and a drivers license must be shown to obtain the stickers at the Recreation Office at Birdseye Complex. During the summer months, two water taxis now shuttle eager beach-goers to the site, where they can hike nature trails, see various birds and other wildlife, and/or lay on the sand and soak up the sun. Wish i saw the cottages also..none were there when we went . There was no one about; the workers were only doing preparation work on the road, with the actual demolition days away. The Town of Stratford owned 45 cottages on the Long Beach portion of the peninsula. New England Ruins - Photographic Essay of Pleasure Beach. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Stratford
The beach is easily reached by car (parking permit required from the Saturday before Memorial Day until Labor Day), and is located at the end of Oak Bluff Road in the Lordship section of Stratford. We used to go and sneak into the Giant Ballroom when they had dances there and ride the old carosel. ctl55_ctl00.ClientSideOnItemMouseOver = null; window.cart_menu_documentmousedownhandled = true; There is a trailer there I believe is meant for construction workers and some equipment they may be using, however there was no one there at all (except for a nice photographer we met later on) and no sign of any patrol officers or security. !& no stinging jellyfish, or biting flies. It never opened. Facility Administration Long Beach, approximately 1.5 miles in length, is Stratford's coastal barrier beach lying between the waters of Long Island Sound and the Lewis Gut. Long Beach WebHotels Food Shopping Coffee Grocery Gas Find Best Western Hotels & Resorts nearby Sponsored 500 Long Beach Blvd 500 Long Beach Blvd Stratford CT 06615-7179 Share More Directions Advertisement See a problem? I thanked him, then drove to a paddleboard launch far from his prying eyes. Non profit groups interested in using the Showmobile must fill out a Reservation Request Form on line for at https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home. In response to a recent story in the Connecticut Post about artists making over the abandoned buildings on the stretch of Connecticut barrier beach that is called Long Beach West in Stratford and Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, he went out and investigated. Resident cars without stickers will be charged the parking fee. In July and August, the water temperature is in the low to mid 70's so it is a very comfortable swim. Dont the average citizens of the area deserve a quiet, beautiful natural space (now accessible by water taxi for no charge) instead of yet another real estate development designed to feather the nest of some billionaire and, at best, provide low wage seasonal jobs. The beach is located at the end of Oak Bluff Road. They should leave it be! Copyright Matthew Christopher Photography LLC 2004-Present. As of May 2011, all of the cottages have been demolished, leaving only beach behind. Its still worth it if youve never been, but the site is now just a shadow of its former self. My friend and I went there just before the nesting season began and got scared off by what we think is a homeless person (mattress on the floor, unexplained banging, response to noises i.e when I called out hello). I honestly feel that the city of Bridgeport should do something to restore it, or even give the property to a company that can really do something with it. WebLong Beach and Pleasure Beach. Its still not the summer playground of its halcyon days, but its not a complete abandoned eyesore of a wasteland any more either. A handicapped accessible bathroom is located in the middle of the 3 picnic areas. INSTRUCTIONS: Change the folder ID bhttp://www.stratfordct.gov/qcontent/#Designelow to match the sub-folder you wish to use as sub-pages/sub-navigation. I love Damned Connecticut! One thing I regret is not wearing sunblock since I got very burned lol. Its sad that what was once there and enjoyed by so many has just been left to rot, but does every pretty piece of land need attractions and amusements for people to enjoy it? Sad ending to a wonderful place. Picnic Area #2 is located near Prides Point and has 4 picnic tables with 1 grill. The beach includes a pavilion and relaxation area with several bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, and a limited concession stand. #FD_F ul.FB_FileListUL { list-style-type: none !important; } Beach Stickers for non-residents are $250 season pass or $20 per day Monday - Thursday and $40 per day Friday - Sunday and holidays for Long Beach and Short Beach. ctl55_ctl00.ExpandSlide = 2; Four vehicles have been removed, and the area is littered with trash from squatters and party-goers. I seriously wish I could have seen these cottages everyone has been talking about, but overall the trip we took that day was very nice and we were fortunate to have gone on a beautiful day. Pretty lame, I was expecting to see cottages, yet it was fun to visit. Short Beach
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Picnic Area #3 is located at Prides Point and has 4 picnic tables with 1 grill. I grew up in the north end of Bpt and in the early 70s when i was like 7 thru 10 years, old my grandfather Eddie ran the two snack stands at Pleasure Beach. For those residents with new cars or leased vehicles, a car registration or tax bill and a drivers license must be shown to obtain the stickers at the Recreation Office at Birdseye Complex 468 Birdseye Street Stratford. ctl55_ctl00.CssClass = 'MenuGroupinternal-page-folderlist'; Mischief managed. However, the feelings I kept getting throughout this little adventure was not creepy or weird, but very sad almost to the point that I felt like crying at times because its just terrible how this place that once bought so much joy to families and imprinted with so many good memories, is now nothing but a hidden gem that has been frozen in time and long forgotten by many. If you do not receive your beach sticker, or you are new to town, please contact the Recreation Department at (203) 385-4052 or [emailprotected] Non-residents may also contact the Recreation Department to obtain a non-resident beach sticker. It is the first picnic shelter at the end of Dorne Drive. /*** ComponentArt Web.UI client-side storage for ctl55_ctl00 ***/ Hi Bill He said they didnt know how long the artists had been camping on Long Beach West but the place was deserted now. This area is used by the greatest number of people, especially during the summer months. I wasnt surprised to find the po-po stationed at the beginning of the construction road going through the dunes. if (! Email: Public Works
I basically treated the whole place as my back yard.
Beach stickers are issued, automatically, to all Stratford residents in early June of each year. Even back in the 70s there was always some talk or plan going around for the revival of Pleasure Beach. { Beach Stickers for non-residents are $250 for the season; $20 per day Monday through Thursday; or,$40 per day Friday through Sunday and holidays, for Long Beach and Short Beach. Needless to say they werent pleased when we got there and it was as if the town never existed. No floatation devices are permitted on the beaches. As it sits, Pleasure Beach/Long Beach is significantly valuable in terms of natural resources. Its spooky, and the pieces that remain are spookier. Long Beach A report on July 2, 2009 on Fox News Channel revealed that there were no longer any residents on Pleasure Beach.
I was born in Stratford in August 1960, grew up in Parrot Ice Cream, (Say it fast.) I have it set to public. Beach stickers for non-residents are $150/season or $20/day for Long Beach and Short Beach. WebThe Recreation Department is no longer open evenings or Saturdays. Beach Stickers for non-residents are $250 for the season; $20 per day Monday through Thursday; or, $40 per day Friday through Sunday and holidays, for Long Beach and Short Beach. For two years, the Midway amusement rides came, as well as the fireworks, for the Barnum Festival. Picnic Area #1 is the largest of the three and will hold over 100 people. I will greatly miss it but will continue to visit until the last cottage is knocked down. The parking lot is still very visible with fresh white parking lines, the pavilion distinctly labeled restaurant is still very much in tact, but sadly its covered in graffiti and its doors are open with fallen appliances and trash in and outside of it.
The mayor of Stratford is working to clean the land and possible transactions exist to sell the Long Beach land to the. But if you look at how far the old bridge is from the new pier, youll be very surprised at how very close the two structures are, and I just dont understand why the city cant just extend the old bridge to connect to that new pier and from there connect to Pleasure Beach and reopen the passage to the beach. He also said a lot of people had recently been ticketed for trespassing out there. ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Sections of the beach are roped off seasonally to protect the plover nesting areas. ctl55_ctl00.ScrollingEnabled = false; WebHotels near Long Beach, Stratford on Tripadvisor: Find 12,581 traveler reviews, 1,620 candid photos, and prices for 718 hotels near Long Beach in Stratford, CT.
All rights reserved. These areas are considered to be some of the best nesting habitats in the state for piping plovers and least terns. (window.cart_menu_documentmousedownhandled)) Many species of shorebirds and waterfowl can be found there, including the "threatened" Piping Plover that nests throughout the summer on the western part of the beach.
Over the years people have been finding ways to get there and there is a way from Long Beach in Stratford, however, its a very long trek through wildlife and lots of sand. The 63-acre Connecticut peninsula comprising Pleasure Beach and Long Beach connects to what is now the town of Stratford along Great Meadows Marsh in Web300 Long Beach Blvd Stratford, Town of CT 06615 (203) 377-4791 Claim this business (203) 377-4791 Website More Directions Advertisement From the website: Clinically-focused home care equipment and services provider specializing in Respiratory and #FD_D button, select { Fax: (203) 385-4082
DO NOT USE THIS WITH THE "Generic Single-Column" TEMPLATE. Coastal Access Its a shame that just before the bridge fire in 96, the city and/or state invested in a new beach pavillion on the front beach there. Stratford The eastern end of Long Beach is designated as a public beach area and is used for bathing, sailboarding, and fishing. Dogs not allowed on Town beaches April through November. We provide individuals with facilities and programs through which they have an opportunity for social interaction, to improve their physical conditioning, to develop new skills, and to enjoy safe, wholesome, and satisfying activities. // During the years, Pleasure Beach/Long Beach West was a political football, batted about by politicians, developers and special interest groups. my mom had a cousin who owned one of the houses facing the long island sound Great time though! ctl55_ctl00.HighlightExpandedPath = true; ctl55_ctl00.CollapseTransition = 0; Am I really the only personAm I really the only person who thinks that this beautiful place should just be cleaned up, all traces of human activity removed and designated a nature reserve for wildlife and (pedestrian) nature lovers to enjoy? i wouldnt want to walk during low tide and risk getting stuck out there. I have heard so many rumors over the years of big name companies offering to buy it, for example (not solid) my father told me how Donald Trump wanted to put a hotel on the beach, that even a casino was proposed and so much more, but thanks to Bridgeports greed and selfish ambition there has been nothing done. margin: 1px; } First we visited the radio towers, which were fenced off. The carousel collapsed years ago.but im sure between Irene and Sandy there has been more damage.cool place to do EVP sessions and a little paranormal investigating..alot of past there on that land!! Its an amazing place, full of history, sadness, and a real story of all thats happened over time. ctl55_ctl00.ExpandDuration = 200; Resident cars without stickers will be charged the parking fee. Important Bird Area by National Audubon Society-uploaded on 10/5/2012 10:50 AM
The confirmed Bass Pro Shops will be constructed I believe around the Steele Point Harbor property across from Pleasure Beach close to the highway, but Im not so sure exactly. If you do not receive your beach sticker, or you are new to town, please contact the Recreation Department at (203) 385-4052 or [emailprotected]. Its Open!Good news is Bridgeport reopened Pleasure Beach in the summer of 2014 with launch service. The work will resume September 15, 2010 and continue until all cottages and debris have been removed. Non profit groups interested in using schools may go online and fill out a use of town property request form. Saw a few deer. And, after walking through the pavilion area, beach goers will walk down a boardwalk and onto the beautiful beach."[4]. Use of this site for AI photo or text generation is not permitted. & went to Garden St. This severely limited access and allowed nature to be undisturbed. Would have been great to have visited when the old homes were still standing in 2007/2008. There was nothing really else on the island. A building signed restaurant if still standing but theres not much to see in there. As late as December 2008, Bridgeport considered a ferry service to relink the beach with the city, but this was rejected due to parking considerations and the need for a Coast Guard registered captain.[3]. border-radius: 3px; Another building that looks like it was used as a theater is still standing and that was pretty cool to look around the inside of. there r a few abandoned buildings still standing..food stands,carosel (whats left of it)..resteraunt and ballroomyou can still feel the sadness, but its a great place to visit if you are the investigative type.you can still imagine and sense the pple that spent many summers there..id take that hike again.sadbut peaceful! Hours: M- F: 7:00AM - 3:00PM Phone: (203) 385-4080 Parks Division: (203) 385-4085 Fax: (203) 385-4082 Fax: (203) 385-4082 Email: Public Works Email: Building Maintenance Raynae Serra Its covered in trash and old appliances completely scattered all over the inside, but being the chicken that I am I didnt want to venture inside of it. ctl55_ctl00.CascadeCollapse = true; ctl55_ctl00.ClientSideOnContextMenuHide = null; Yes, you can walk across the beach at high tide. ctl55_ctl00.CollapseSlide = 2; Most of the rides, except for the carosel from the original amusment park, were long gone by then. The Stratford Recreation Department staff is certified in CPR and first aid. [2] Remaining structures from the amusement park are the carousel, dodge-'em car enclosure, and beer garden (the latter was substantially altered for use as a summer theater in the 1960s). Reservations need to be made on line at https://townofstratford.recdesk.com/Community/Home. But hope springs eternal! Beach stickers are are mailed in Motor Vehicle Tax Bills every other year on the odd year. Swimming is permitted in patrolled areas only. .FD_Footer { display: none; } Really?!!?). This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
As of March 3, 2010, a temporary road has been built down the stretch of beach to the cottages. Scheduling Use of School Buildings
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Short Beach is the Town Beach, Long Beach is a public beach, and Marnick's restaurant is nearby. WebBeach Lordship ^_ Stratford Connecticut Coastal Access Guide Legend Selected Coastal Access Site Other Coastal Access Site 0 500 1,000 Feet Russian Beach Beach Drive Stratford, CT 06497 EXPLORE CONNECTICUT'S SHORE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 79 ELM STREET In June there are lots of horseshoe crabs around for the mating season, diamondback terrapin nests with empty eggshells, you can go there and see prickly pear (CTs only native cactus) growing on the beach, huge osprey and their nests on the cell towers and old streetlights, monarchs in September, and overall, its just a nice place to walk and relax. Let us know Advertisement Help