Pear Tree Point Beach Park
The smaller of Darien’s two public beaches, Pear Tree Point Beach Park is actually itself two beaches, which encompass approximately eight acres at the mouth of the Goodwives River.
Pear Tree Point’s amenities include a bathing area, a picnic area, a bathhouse, a concession stand, public grills, a boat launch ramp, with picnic tables and grills, and a gazebo overlooking the Sound. The Darien Boat Club is also located at this beach.
Seasonal Passes are available to residents and town employees for $35 per vehicle. Passes are $65 for nonresident taxpayers and $100 for summer residents. Resident senior citizens receive one free permit per family.
Daily parking permits may be purchased for $40 at either Weed Beach or Pear Tree Point. Parking lots are available to all beach-goers, regardless of residency.
Boat Launch Permits are $45 and are required at both beaches. Daily boat launch permits are $65. Trailers must be detached from vehicles and parked in designated locations.
- Handicap Accessible: The picnic area is handicap accessible.
- Parking: Paid lot
- Public/Private: Public
- Beach pass information: Seasonal passes are available for purchase by mail or at the Parks and Recreation office in the Town Hall.
- Common activities: Fishing, Motor boating, Picnicking, Sailing
- Facilities: Boat access, Restrooms
- Features: Beach, Benches, Grills, Picnic tables
- Services: Food/drink, Restrooms
- Permit requirements: In order to receive your Park Permit, you must mail or appear in person with the following information: A completed application form, payment, proof of residency, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope (if mailed).
- Membership info: Permits are required from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Payments accepted: MasterCard, Personal Check, Visa
