| Silver Sands State Park | |
|---|---|
 Tombolo to Charles Island at low tide | |
  Silver Sands State Park  Silver Sands State Park | |
| Location | Milford, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°11′38″N 73°03′36″W / 41.19389°N 73.06000°W[1] |
| Area | 297 acres (120 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m)[1] |
| Established | 1960 |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Silver Sands State Park is a public recreation area located on Long Island Sound in the city of Milford, Connecticut.[3] The state park consists of 297 acres (120 ha) of beach, dunes, restored salt marsh, open areas and woods as well as the 14-acre (5.7 ha) bird sanctuary of Charles Island.[4] The park offers swimming, picnicking, trails, boardwalks, and opportunities for bird-watching. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]
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