Announcements- 

The City of Norwalk's Recreation & Parks Department will be using a new lottery system to select park users to rent our Calf Pasture kayak racks from April 1 - November 1, 2023.  The lottery will be open from January 18 through February 18, 2023.

The kayak racks are $150 to rent for this season. The lottery is good for (1) season only. After February 18, names will be selected through a random number-generating system. Park users selected in the lottery will be notified via email or phone. Only (1) entry per person. Racks are limited to (2) kayaks per household.

Those interested in entering the lottery should submit their information at  https://forms.office.com/g/PCic7ULxnd  and can learn more by visiting https://www.norwalkct.org/2094/Calf-Pasture-and-Shady-Beach. Residents can also enter the lottery by calling (203) 854-7806, emailing kayaks@norwalkct.org, or visiting our office at 125 East Avenue Room 225. 

 *This 2023 lottery system will only be for renting Calf Pasture kayak racks. Shady Beach kayak racks renters have already been selected from a 2022 kayak waiting list.

 QR Code to Form attached.

Please call 203-854-7921 for updated beach information

Shady Beach Bathrooms Close for the Season; Calf Pasture Bathrooms Remain Open until October 15. Following Labor Day, September 5, 2022, the City of Norwalk officially closed the bathroom building at Shady Beach for the season. The main restrooms at Calf Pasture Beach will remain open until October 15, and the bathrooms next to the softball field near Calf Pasture Beach will open during the City’s official games. For any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at (203) 854-3200 or by email at CustomerService@norwalkct.org.

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Calf Pasture Beach, Veteran's Park, Taylor Farm, and Cranbury Park parking fees are in effect from May 15 to October 15 every year.

The 2022-2023 Resident Disposal pass and Beach & Parks verification are available.  https://nwlk.norwalkct.org/passes/   

There’s so much to do here every day!
Baseball/softball, volleyball, skate park, playground, refreshing splash pad, sun and sand sports, the sailing school, bocce, basketball, and 3/4 of a mile of scenic coastline with tremendous views. There are also special events scheduled all season long ranging from classic car shows to fabulous free concerts! (Some activities may be suspended due to COVID-19) Enjoy a casual meal of beachy food, or try the delicious fresh seafood at Ripka’s. Always fresh and served with a smile!

Picnic tables will be available at Shady beach and are on a "first-come, first-served basis".

Our beach hours are 7:30 am-9 pm. The splash pad hours are 12noon to 6 pm. Our lifeguard hours are 10 am - 6 pm.

Day Parking Passes

Norwalk Residents need to verify their license plate number is in our Grand list before parking at Calf Pasture Beach or Shady Beach. Click the following link to verify Download a resident parking pass. For Norwalk residents who have a vehicle registered in another town- you can still buy your Beach and/or Disposal Pass at City Hall- Click HERE for more information. For water updates please call our hotline at 203-854-7921.  

All Non-Resident Parking for Calf Pasture Beach is first come first serve, we only have 130 parking spots available daily for non-residents at Calf pasture beach. Day Parking passes can be purchased on the ParkMobile app or at one of the two pay station kiosks located on the main sidewalk next to the parking lot. Day Parking Passes can be purchased on the ParkMobile app or by calling 877-727-5730. (Beach Zone# 2035)
The non-resident parking fee is $40/car on weekdays before 5:00pm, $20/ car after 5:00pm. and $65/car on Saturday and Sunday. You can also call our Beach Hotline at (203)854-7924 for more information. 

Beach fees :

The "Landlocked towns 2022 season passes" are available for purchase at City Hall- room 225, Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Download a resident parking pass 

Resident Beach & Boat Pass Information

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