Sherwood Island shoreline paths

No dogs from April 15 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time

Paths along Long Island Sound. Pets are banned from the whole park in summer.

Source: CT DEEP, Sherwood Island State Park. Checked October 29, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Sherwood Island State Park: the rule in full

Connecticut allows leashed pets in most state parks and forests, but not in buildings, swimming areas or state park campgrounds. At Sherwood Island: no pets from April 15 to September 30; on a leash from October 1 to April 14.

Nearby beaches

• Sherwood Island State ParkNo dogs from April 15 to September 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Silver Sands State ParkNo dogs all year
• Hammonasset BeachNo dogs from April 2 to September 29. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Rocky Neck State ParkNo dogs all year
• Harkness Memorial State ParkNo dogs all year