Guilford has many beautiful parks, beaches, and sports fields maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. If you are interested in renting Jacobs Beach Pavilion or a sports field, please go to the Policies & Forms Page for facility use or room reservation form.

Trail System and Recreation Areas Rev April 2, 2021

A reminder that according to Town Code Section 214-2 (N) – Dogs, except for Seeing dogs, or other pets are prohibited from town property unless they are on a leash or lead a maximum of seven feet in length and under control of the owner/keeper at all times.  Dogs or other pets are also prohibited from digging and destroying lawn or vegetation or causing an annoyance to other property users.  In addition, owners/keepers are required to remove and dispose of any animal defecation immediately from the property.

Pets are prohibited on Town beaches, except that dogs shall be permitted on the following Town-owned shorefront areas: Grass Island, Shell Beach, Daniel Avenue Beach, Chittenden Park, Chaffinch Island, and the Trolley Road property. The owner and/or keeper of the dogs shall be subject to the provisions set forth in § 214-2N. Dogs will not be permitted on the beaches at Jacobs Beach and Lake Quonnipaug in accordance with the requirements pertaining to public swimming areas, as defined and set forth in Section 19a-36-B61 of the regulations of the State Department of Health, Public Health Code.

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Schools

Adams Middle School 18.2 Acres Basketball and Little League Fields Soccer Field Hockey 2 Tennis Courts / Pickleball Courts Basketball Court with Lights Concession Stand Restrooms	Baldwin Middle School 44 Acres Little League Fields Lacrosse Practice Area Soccer Field Hockey Sledding and Trails Access to hiking trails	Cox Elementary School 21 Acres Little League Fields Soccer Lacrosse Covered Basketball Court 2 Playgrounds
Guilford High School 34.5 Acres Softball Field Baseball Field Synthetic Turf Field for Soccer, Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Football Fields for Soccer and Lacrosse Football Field with Lights Track and Practice fields Concessions 6 tennis courts (4 with lights)	Guilford Lakes Elementary School 12.2 Acres Little League Field Soccer Field Tennis Courts with Lights / Pickleball Playground	Calvin Leete School 19 Acres Little League Field Soccer Fields Playground
Melissa Jones Elementary School 10 Acres Playground Basketball Hoop

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Parks and Beaches

Jacobs Beach Located on Seaside Avenue, Guilford, CT. 25 Acre Beach 2 Picnic Shelters available for rent Drinking Fountain Outdoor Showers Boardwalk Playground Volleyball Court Half Basketball Court Bath House Boat Racks also available Accommodates a 430′ Beach for Swimming Seasonal Beach Passes	Lake Quonnipaug Located on Route 77 North of Route 80, Guilford, CT. 41 Acres Accommodates a 314′ beach for Swimming and Fishing Picnic Shelter Bath House is also available Kayak and paddleboats available Seasonal Beach Passes	Bittner Park Located on Route 77 3 miles North of Route 1. 136 Acres Skate Park Disc Golf Course Pickleball courts Trails for Cross Country Skiing, Horses, Hiking and Bike Riding Restrooms Softball & Soccer field with lights 3 Little league fields Playground
Chaffinch Island Located at the end of Chaffinch Island Road, Guilford, CT. This 22-acre park is a great place for fishing and picnics. Location includes: Picnic Tables Grills		Chittenden Park Located off of Seaside Avenue 100 Yards from Jacobs Beach, Guilford, CT. 14 Acres Soccer 5 Bocce Courts Access to Long Island Sound Boardwalk & Platform gateway to National New England Trail
Nut Plains Park Nut Plains Rd 23 acres 2 lacrosse fields trails Dog Park	Daniel Avenue Beach 3/4 acre Clamming and sunbathing No lifeguards; no swimming Parking is limited	Rollwood Park located on Stonehouse Rd. offer 1 acre passive recreation Guilford Garden Club planted trees and installed benches to help beautify the park. Foundation of the Rollin Woodruff homestead, Gov. of CT 1907-1909. Picnic tables and benches
Mill Pond Located at the intersection of North River an Cherry Streets. This 1-acre parcel offers recreational opportunities for those who enjoy ice skating and fishing.	Long Hill Park Located on Long Hill Road (formerly owned by Fonicello Property), Guilford, CT. 10 acres accommodate fields for: Soccer Lacrosse Baseball Football Field Hockey	Town Green 7.7 Acres Monuments Benches Special Events

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Additional Facilities

The following is a list of parks and beaches within Guilford that, while not maintained by the Guilford Park & Recreation Department, offer recreational amenities to the public.

Guilford Marina 2.4 Acres Mooring Slips Fishing Water Views	Timberlands 588.5 Acres Hiking Biking Horses Cross Country Skiing	Northwoods 750 Acres Trails Horses Mountain Bikers
Westwoods 1000 Acres Hiking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing	Guilford Golf Course 10 Acres Scenic 9-hole course	Shell Beach 0.5 Acres Clamming
Emergency Services 2 lighted basketball courts