Natural swimming hole
Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point)
Ocean cove · Connecticut
Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
A 147-acre Town of Greenwich park on a peninsula jutting into Long Island Sound in Old Greenwich — the former Innis Arden estate of banker J. Kennedy Tod. It offers a sandy, lifeguarded swimming beach, a 2.25-mile paved loop trail, picnic areas and concessions, with views across the Sound toward Manhattan. Passes are required for all visitors from May through October, and non-residents buy single-entry tickets online.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Best season | Summer |
| Fees | Non-residents: single-entry park ticket of about $10 per person plus a single-entry vehicle ticket of about $40, purchased online in advance through the Town of Greenwich (May-October pass season) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | 6:00 a.m. to sunset daily; beach passes required May 1-October 31 |
| Parking | Parking lots inside the park at the end of Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich; a vehicle pass/ticket is required in season |
| Amenities | lifeguards, picnic tables |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Nearest town | Greenwich |
| Safety notes | Buy single-entry tickets online before visiting, as entry requires them during the May-October pass season. Swim at the lifeguarded beach area and check the Town of Greenwich for beach status and closures. |
Map
Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point)?
Yes — Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point) is listed as a natural swimming spot in Connecticut. Heads-up: Buy single-entry tickets online before visiting, as entry requires them during the May-October pass season. Swim at the lifeguarded beach area and check the Town of Greenwich for beach status and closures.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point) require reservations?
No reservations are required at Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point) based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point)?
Reported fee info: Non-residents: single-entry park ticket of about $10 per person plus a single-entry vehicle ticket of about $40, purchased online in advance through the Town of Greenwich (May-October pass season). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point)?
The best season is typically Summer.