some of the best memories are my life are of cove island. i was born deaf and the first plase i heard the waves were there. i was 6 when i heard for the first time. i learned to swim there.
Run here regularly, nicest beach in Stamford, good picnic areas. To avoid paying to park, take the bus from Downtown Stamford.
Beach was clean and had lots of space for picnicking. Lots of pretty rocks and found some sea glass. Good area for pic taking.
We like to walk over and enjoy the beach, photography opportunities, birding, hiking, bbq's with friends/family, etc. There is something for everyone.
Cove Island Park is a large park and good for walking, running, bike riding and roller blading. The beach is terrible, it is rocky and dirty and the Long Island Sound water is gross. The grass in the park is dead, dry and definitely not luscious. The playground is broken down. Check out Jones' Beach in Long Island.
There are trees in some spots, of course. On the side, for grilling and picnic.However most of the land is unshaded, sun-burned, the playground is in the open as well, no tree there.The beach is quite wide, but a little depresing with the dirt colored sand and water full of seaweed.The 3 stars are for the train going around the park, it's cute and fun for little ones.
This park is located right on the water and has a running track, (maybe 1 mile). I spent a day there at the beach and running while visiting Stamford, it is a great park
convenient to home and plenty of parking. we enjoy the views and ability to walk around park. Great picnic facility.
Great place to breathe fresh air by the water . Relax at the ice rink watching children skate or go for a brisk walk around the park. Great water views !!
Wow....jet lagged on a business trip I was able to run at Dawn and this is a most beautiful place.Free parking at that time of day ( and maybe always free) made a very enjoyable 40 mins each morning