NEWS ALERT: Beach/Parking Permits
Parking permits are on sale at the Parks & Recreation Office or online. To obtain a season permit, all applicants must present their valid car registration at time of purchase. If you are new to town, please bring your tax bill or lease for proof of residency to expedite the process.
As of Saturday, May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend) all vehicles must have a parking permit to enter the parks through September 5 (Labor Day). Park hours are 8:00AM to dusk. Lifeguards are on duty daily from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, beginning in mid-June.
See the Beach Pass Information page for details about purchasing a pass.
Latest News
Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Registration
Summer Camp from June 23 – August 8 for Grades Entering 1-8 Camp runs from 8:00AM – 1:00PM and Aftercare is from 1:00PM – 5:00PM This year’s summer camp lineup includes creative crafts, sports & games, beach days, and field trips opportunities! Kids will be grouped by… Read more >
Korea-era and Vietnam-era Veterans Awards Ceremony (Photos Ready to Download)
Download photos On December 2, 2024 at East Lyme High School auditorium Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Veteran Affairs Commissioner Ronald Welch, State Senator Martha Marx and First Selectman Daniel R. Cunningham recognized and honored the service of East Lyme veterans of the Korea-era and Vietnam-era. After an… Read more >
CT DEEP MS4 General Permit – Draft 2024 Annual Report for Review
In accordance with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 General Permit) Effective October 1, 2023, the Town of East Lyme has complied with Section 4(d) of the General Permit by… Read more >
2025 Summer Concert Series Proposal
East Lyme Parks and Recreation invites you to submit a proposal to perform at our Summer Concert Series at McCook’s Point Park. Submit a Proposal
Water Service Shut-Off Notice
Please be advised that after a delinquency letter was mailed previously and a door hanger was placed on the front door of delinquent residences, the East Lyme Water Department will begin turning off customers who have not yet paid their bill. If you received a doorhanger last… Read more >
Route 161/Exit 74 Project Information
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that drainage work on Route 161 will begin the week of March 10, 2025. Motorists are also advised that full depth reconstruction from Frontage Road to the entrance of Walgreens is expected to begin May 1, 2025. Due to the significant raising… Read more >
New Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Substitute House Bill No. 5491, Public Act No. 24-46, introduces a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The exemption applies to a dwelling or one motor vehicle owned by the qualifying… Read more >