In a cooperative effort with the Greenwich Department of Health, the Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the summer beach season with the official opening of Greenwich Point and Byram Beach on Saturday, May 29, 2021, and will run through September 6, 2021. The ferries to Island Beach and Great Captain’s Island will start up on June 12, 2021, and will run through September 12, 2021. The pool area at Byram Park will open on Friday, May 28, 2021.
The Departments of Health and Parks and Recreation will continue to adhere to the existing policy pertaining to the prohibition of recreational swimming at local tidal beaches after certain rainfall events for all beaches. This policy does not include the Island Beaches since they do not appear to be affected by anyone factor such as rainfall. Closures of the Island beaches will be announced by the Department of Health when necessary and announced for other locations after trigger rainfall events.
In carrying out Departmental policy, for the protection of the public’s health, the Division of Environmental Services will collect and analyze beach water samples weekly throughout the season.
After rainfall events of one-half inch (0.5″) or greater, Byram Beach will close automatically for one beach day. If multiple storms occur, then the beach will close for one full day after the rain has stopped. Openings, closings and other announcements related to beach activity will be released by the Department through the Division of Environmental Services Beach Hot Line (203-622-7855) and the Town of Greenwich website (www.greenwichct.gov). All swimming closures will be posted at each beach location by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Announcements will be made through the local press and radio station WGCH.
The Departments of Health and Parks and Recreation wish all residents a happy and healthy summer. May 21, 2021
c: Fred Camillo, First Selectman
Barbara Heins
Caroline Baisley
Michael Long
Mary Racho
Kristin Donlin
Joe Siciliano
Brian Kerzner
Craig Whitcomb
Mike Mark
Larry Imbrogno
Kevin Hadden
Joseph Markley
Teddy Mammone
Darrin Wigglesworth
Amy Siebert
Chief James Heavey
Chief Joseph McHugh
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