Sherwood Island State Park

Sherwood Island State Park is situated along the shore of Long Island Sound in Westport Connecticut. The Park encompasses over 230 acres of beach, wetlands and woodlands. Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of recreational activities including hiking, biking, skiing, swimming, fishing, nature study, bird-watching, flying model planes and kites, picnicking, and just relaxing under the shade trees found throughout the Park. The Nature Center within the Park is closed during the winter months, but offers visitors a number of interesting activities during the spring, summer and fall seasons. Guests are also encouraged to take advantage of the numerous evening lectures. Sunday afternoon lectures and demonstrations are designed with the youngsters in mind.

The Nature Center is closed for the winter now. Sherwood Island State Park is of particular interest to birders. The Orange-crowned Warbler, a very rare species, has been recently been observed within the park creating a flurry of activity for local and regional bird enthusiasts. There are many other more common species that call the park their home. Other birds of many varying types can be seen at different times of the year as they pass through the coastal areas. It is estimated that nearly 300 species of birds can be observed throughout the year. The Park itself is open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the recreational activity of their choice.