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Shady Beach Park
4.4★ · 564 Google ratings · Norwalk, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 180 ft away · about 15 spaces
Access
9am to 9pm
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Water
74°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Shady Beach Park
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1Parking180 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 18 visitors · 2015–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2015–2026
Confirm parking rules before arrival
Non-residents pay $40-65 depending on time and day, but many visitors received surprise $150 tickets for parking.
Bring water shoes for rocky beach
The shoreline is covered with pebbles and rocks rather than sand, making barefoot walking uncomfortable and swimming potentially difficult.
Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds
Weekends attract large groups and parties, while weekday mornings offer a quieter, more peaceful experience.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
74°F · overcast
Water
74°F
Waves
0.3 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:30 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:41 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:24 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 14 Canfield Ave, Norwalk, CT 06855
🅿 Parking 180 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Shady Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 180 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Shady Beach Park?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Shady Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
When is Shady Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
