BeachMapSilver Sands State Park
A boardwalk and a sandbar you can walk to Charles Island at low tide — and one of the rare state beaches with free parking, so the lot fills early.
Milford, Connecticut · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
- WhereMilford, Connecticut
- CostFree
- ParkingFree state-park lot (fills fast)
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Wheelchair accessible
About Silver Sands State Park
Silver Sands State Park is a free family beach in Milford, Connecticut. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, wheelchair accessible.
Parking at Silver Sands State Park
Free state-park lot (fills fast). BeachMap shows Silver Sands State Park's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Silver Sands State Park parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Silver Sands State Park is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 82°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Silver Sands State Park on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
Open Silver Sands State Park on the map →Silver Sands State Park: FAQ
- Is there parking at Silver Sands State Park?
- Free state-park lot (fills fast). BeachMap shows Silver Sands State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
- Is Silver Sands State Park free?
- Yes — Silver Sands State Park is free to access.
- What's at Silver Sands State Park?
- Silver Sands State Park has restrooms, showers, wheelchair accessible.