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Cove Island
4.6★ · 1,488 Google ratings · Stamford, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Hours vary by day
Walk
0.9 miles · 20 min
Restrooms
Yes · 330 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
775 yd of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Cove Island
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms330 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2018–2026
Excellent for walking and family activities
Miles of paved paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, and open fields make this ideal for families and exercise.
Plan for parking fees year-round
Non-residents pay $42-69 per day depending on the day of week, or $225-300 for a season pass.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Weekday visits offer uncrowded paths and quiet time, while weekends attract large crowds.
Wear water shoes on the beach
The shoreline is scattered with sharp shells and spiky seed pods that easily penetrate skin.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:29 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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QuietBusy
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 1125 Cove Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.9 miles away, about 20 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 330 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cove Island?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cove Island?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cove Island have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 330 ft from the listing.
When is Cove Island least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
