Going To The Beach In Fairfield? Know The Rules

From Fairfield Parks & Recreation:

Fairfield 2021 Town Beach Information

Stickers and passes are required as of May 29 at all town beaches.

FEES: Please be advised that daily parking is available at Jennings and Penfield beaches only. Fees can be paid at the gate at the time of your visit.

• Weekdays —$40
• Weekends/holidays —$50
• Lake Mohegan season passes are $10 for residents, $20 for non-residents. There are daily fees for the lake, which may be paid by credit card only.

Please see fees on our website: www.fairfieldrecreation.com.

STICKERS: Residents may purchase a beach sticker at the Parks & Recreation Department for $25. Non-residents may purchase a beach sticker for Jennings and Penfield for $250.

LIFEGUARDS: Lifeguards will be on duty 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends only from May 29 to June 18. Lake Mohegan will be staffed with lifeguards 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends only from May 29 to June 18. Regular summer hours will begin on June 19, with lifeguards on duty daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lake Mohegan's regular summer hours begin June 19 with lifeguards on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SAFETY & RULES: A few important reminders:

• No alcohol beverages or private grills are permitted on the town's beaches.
• For your safety, please only swim in regulated swimming areas and obey all lifeguards.

INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION PARKING: This year's Fireworks Celebration will take place July 3 with a rain date of July 5. The town will only be allowing 300 cars without stickers to park at Jennings Beach and only 100 without stickers at Penfield Beach. Once we have sold those allotted daily passes, only cars with stickers will be allowed in ... so buy your beach stickers! Please visit our website to see all the Independence Day celebration details.

For more information, visit www.fairfieldrecreation.com.