Martin Park Beach 2012
Great Pond Road • 203.431.2341
Hours of Operation
May 26 - September 3, 2012
open daily: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
A small, natural, and spring fed lake - Great Pond is one of the gems of Connecticut. We provide lifeguard staffing during operating hours. Amenities include bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, a playground, and a volleyball net. Come for a quick dip or bring a picnic and spend the day.
SPECIAL
August Membership Rates
(valid 8/1 - 9/3)
Ridgefield Residents
Single: $58
Family: $95
Senior: FREE
Drop-In: $15 per person
Guest Pass: $50
Non-Residents
Single: $70
Single Senior: $20
Family: $135
Family Senior: $123
Drop-In: $20 per person
Guess Pass: $70
Water Mat
Our new water mat is available for kids and adults to enjoy on the following schedule:
Monday: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Tuesday: 12:30 - 1:30 pm & 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Friday: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 11:30 - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Sunday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
 Boat Rentals
Explore Great Pond! Rent single kayaks, tandem kayaks, or 4-person paddle boats.
Rental Rate: $10/hour
Cross Pond Swims
Accomplished swimmers ages 17 and older are invited to practice for a triathlon or just experience swimming in the open water. Swimmers enter the water at the boat launch area after checking in with park staff. This is available FREE to Martin Park Beach members. Non-members are invited to drop in to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
June 27 - August 19
Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
 FREE Supervised Games
Have more fun at the beach! The staff runs a supervised game session twice a week to encourage active play. Games include tug-of-war, water balloon toss, capture the flag, and relay races. Activities are chosen to best suit the ages represented in the participating group.
June 26 - August 16
Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Introduction to Kayaking
If you are interested in learning the skills needed to enjoy kayaking, please contact Collene Gregory at (203) 431-2755. Small groups of 5 may be put together. If enough participants sign up, a class will run. It will be a short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition for beginners. Classes will cover safety, launching, landing, paddling, and more. A certified American Canoe Association instructor will lead you through open water kayaking experiences.
Kayaks are provided with a maximum of 5 participants.
For membership information and fees click HERE
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