Harkness Memorial State Park

Not if you're a resident of Connecticut

Its best to go to harkness park to grill for cookouts or party's

I went there on Sunday and the park was a bit packed. A lot of people were having their picnics and having a lot of fun. Lovely day💕👍

I believe so, there were pleanty of people there with grills.

Yes they do. They have certain restrictions on the beach due to an endangered bird's nesting. But other than that, they are allowed.

Portable toilets were available

The facility to the immediate east of Harkness is designated as a handicapped beach.

Yes

Yes

There is more than enough room, however it is first come first serve. So show up early to claim yours.

No camping area. If you want to camp there is a nice campground near Rocky Neck. U can also camp there

The buildings are not open to the public. Although the outdoor patio can be reserve for private events.

There is no fee if your vehicle is registered in CT.

If CT resident it is free because it's a state park and there is a new program this year for free enterance fees (:

They are starting to brake ground now you can see there little heads now

Cost to just rent the mansion is around $7,000. That does not include your caterer which must be on the approved list. Go to: Eolia The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park. Will bring you to a ct.gov site. Has listing of caterers. How to contact them should be somewhere on that site. Keep in mind it is not air conditioned and you have to dance outside under the attached tent. The Branford House Mansion on the grounds of UCONN at Avery Point is a better value. Was $5,000 to rent and it is air conditioned. You can dance inside! Sets up beautifully for a wedding...inside, or out. Branford House has wedding coordinators on site and are great to work with.

They have grilles there

No fee for CT licence plates

Love seeing doggos at the park

No, not at Harkness ... Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, yes!

Sorry can't help you out!! 🤔

Yes, and they are very awesome! Going on until 6pm

Yes there are, and they are open now, was there just last Friday. Plus, there are the portable ones as well.

Yes on leashes at all times

No

Very much so!

No, the last time I was there the bbqs were taped off w trash bags

Yes

Stop with fake questioms

I'm not sure. I was able to get in at 7am

Usually no, but, I'd call them to verify. .

Yes. Fishing is allowed.

There is no lifeguards at Harkness so the park rangers will tell you to get out of the water if you are swimming. But you can go fishing and crabbing and wear swimsuits just not be in water to a certain level I believe.

There are no longer entrance fees for CT state residents. The State of CT changed it last year and a fee comes out of car registrations so that people can enjoy most state parks. I believe you still have to pay for Gillettes Castle, Dinosaur State Park and one other. The rest are free for residents of CT. You can see more information about state parks on the DEEP website.

Yes

That is not correct, park is for all. However, next door is a location for handicap, exclusively.

Give them a call

Signs posted say there's no swimming allowed. I saw park personnel asking some people who were in the water to come out. There's no lifeguard on the beach.

There are no lifeguards at harkness memorial state park

NO Camping at harkness. But u can camp at Rocky Neck State Park. Google Rocky Neck State Park camp grounds

There is no swimming at Harkness Memorial Park but they do allow swimming at Camp Harkness next door for people with disabilities with a special permit. I believe that is what Jessie Fusco was referring to.

Yes, however dogs are not permitted on beaches at certain times. Signs are posted indicating the times.

Yes I use a cane and I was able to get around the entire park easily. Wheel chair, scooter ect will work also

The gardens are generally open to the public so you can meet your photographer there to take photos. You might have to wait sometimes for other people to leave an area you want. I actually did my engagement photos there! It was great and there is so much variety in backgrounds. I really recommend the japanese maple near the pet cemetery. (Wierd I know) but it has great color and filters the light really nicely.

End of July in August they're in full bloom The Gardener's used to cut the bushes into clouds shapes there's also a Pet Sematary under the Japanese maple tree

No, alcohol is not permitted

No bike trails, but they do have paved and gravel road areas where you might ride a bike. Paved loop in front of mansion area is perfect for young children learning to ride a bike.

No showers or overnight parking

Yes, but there is a sign that says dogs aren't allowed on the beach

Dogs are allowed as long as they are on leashes. Dogs are not allowed on the.beach at all, nor anywhere near where the birds nest.