Seaside State Park

Seaside State Park lies on a 30-acre stretch of Connecticut’s shoreline. The park’s rolling grounds, rocky coastline, and stretches of sandy beach are popular with walkers, surfcasters, birdwatchers, kayakers, and anyone looking for some scenic views of Long Island Sound.

The site was once the location of the Seaside Sanitorium, a heliotropic hospital built for children suffering from tuberculosis. The original buildings were designed by Cass Gilbert, a renowned architect of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, the Woolworth Building in New York City, among other notable landmarks. The architecturally significant structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Established in 2014, Seaside State Park is the first new shoreline park in over 50 years. Seaside State Park is currently in a transition stage as the state explores options for its future. Learn more about the future of Seaside State Park.