Walnut, Gulf, Hawley Avenue, Anchor Beaches OPEN for Milford Residents

Walnut Beach, Gulf Beach, Hawley Avenue Beach and Anchor Beach will remain open for Milford residents only - proof of residency is required in order to enter into the aforementioned beaches; use of City beaches must comply with relevant CDC guidelines and as may be further restricted by City of Milford Health Department or Milford Recreation Department, including the following conditions: spacing of fifteen (15) feet or more between beach blankets, no public gathering or groups over twenty-five (25) people and face coverings worn in proximity to others; swimming is permissible but will be at one's own risk as lifeguard staff will be reassigned as beach monitors to ensure proper social distancing is being followed.

Alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited on City Property including City Beaches. Coolers, bags, backpacks, etc. are subject to inspection and any person found in possession of any alcoholic beverages upon entering City Property will be denied access. Any person consuming and/or having alcoholic beverages in his/her possession and/or control will be issued a citation in the amount of ninety dollars (S90) for each occurrence.

Limited parking will be available at the lots adjacent to Walnut Beach and Gulf Beach from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Milford residents only with a 2019 or 2020 City beach sticker.

Parking on the following streets will be restricted to Milford residents only with a 2019 or 2020 City beach sticker: Milford Point Road to Seaview Avenue, Seaview Avenue to Broadway, Joy Road, Shea Avenue, Viscount Drive, Monroe Street, East Broadway, Robbie Circle, Maplewood Avenue, Pomona Avenue, Hickory Avenue, Chatham Avenue, Phelan Park, Datura Avenue, Fern Street, Knoll Avenue, Jefferson Street, Nettleton Avenue, Hickory Avenue, Harrison Avenue, Shell Avenue, Trumbull Avenue, Gulf Street (between Gulf Pond Bridge and Eveningside Drive), Old Field Lane (between Gulf Street and Ranch Road), Gulf Beach Parking Lots (south and north of Gulf Street), Field Court, Bayshore Drive, Melba Street (Bayshore changeover to Buckingham Avenue), Point Beach Drive, Morningside Drive, Hillside Avenue, Beach Avenue, Kings Highway (between origination and Village Road), Blackall Road, Village Road, Mont Street, and Spencer Street.

Any vehicle that is parked on any of the foregoing streets without a 2019 or 2020 City of Milford beach sticker will be issued a citation in the amount of ninety dollars (q90) and may be removed by towing at the direction of the Milford Police Department at the vehicle owner's expense. 

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Submitted by Milford, CT

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