Bridgeport, CT – In April, Mayor Ganim and the Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities made announcements regarding upcoming opening dates for the City’s parks. Mayor Ganim is reminding all residents that checkpoints will reopen early, on weekends only, starting on May 6^th from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM for residents to purchase park stickers in advance of Memorial Day weekend. Residents should be aware that checkpoints will only accept Credit Cards for payment, but there is the option to obtain Park Stickers at the City’s Parks & Recreation department via Cash or Credit, located at 7 Quarry Rd, Trumbull, CT, Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm.

Partnered with these changes, Bridgeport Police Department will be providing additional patrol cars on warm days and weekends. Parking Enforcement officers will be used to keep people from parking outside of the park, as vehicles may be subject to fines. There will also be an officer at each checkpoint in Seaside Park.

The Department of Public Facilities installed new LED Message Boards and VMS Boards at Seaside Park at the Perry Memorial Arch and West Beach entrance. These boards are installed at Beardsley Park as well, advising visitors not to have large gatherings without a permit.

Mayor Ganim stated, “As the date has finally approached for us to officially open our parks for the warm season, I hope all residents and visitors get to take advantage of these amenities. I encourage everyone to enjoy themselves and be reminded that safety is our top priority when it comes to our parks.”

Bridgeport residents are not required to purchase park stickers until Saturday, May 27th. All other visitors are required to purchase park stickers and display them starting Saturday, May 6th.

Park Sticker information below is as follows: 

Seaside Park and Beardsley Park

Annual Passes

• Annual Parking Sticker (Resident Permit) -- Vehicle Registered in Bridgeport: $15 Required starting May 27^th.
• Annual Parking Sticker (Non-Resident CT Permit) -- Vehicle Registered in CT: $130 Required starting May 6^th.
• Annual Parking Sticker (Special Permit) -- Vehicle Registered in CT with proof of current City of Bridgeport property tax bill: $20 Required starting May 27^th.
• Annual Parking Sticker (Out of State Permit) -- Vehicle Registered Out-of-State with proof of current City of Bridgeport property tax bill: $20 Required starting May 27^th.

Day Passes Available to CT Residents start Saturday May 6^th.

• Seaside Park, CT Registration: $30 Weekdays / $40 Weekends & Holidays Required starting May 6^th. 
• Beardsley Park, CT Registration: $25 Required starting May 6^th.

Day Passes Available to Out -of- State Residents starting Saturday May 6^th.

• Seaside Park Out of State Registration: $50 Weekdays / $60 Weekends & Holidays Required starting May 6^th. 
• Beardsley Park Out of State Registration: $30 Required starting May 6^th.

Park stickers will be available for purchase Saturday May 6^th at the following locations:

• Checkpoint booths at Seaside Park Arches, West Beach (credit card only), and Beardsley Park (credit card only); Weekends 8am-4pm
• Parks and Recreation Department, 7 Quarry Road, Trumbull; Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (cash and credit)

Stickers can only be purchased for the vehicle entering the park with proof of registration. The sticker will be affixed to the windshield by a checkpoint attendant.

If you have an Out-of-Town or Out-of-State vehicle but pay Bridgeport property taxes - please visit the Parks and Recreation Department with a current City of Bridgeport property tax bill to acquire a sticker. These stickers are NOT SOLD directly at the park checkpoints.

Senior Park Stickers

Bridgeport resident senior citizens (65 and older) are eligible for a free lifetime Senior Park Sticker with proof of Bridgeport car registration and proof of age. Senior Park Stickers can only be acquired at the Parks and Recreation Department during office hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Lifeguards

Lifeguards will be on duty at Seaside Beach and Pleasure Beach from June 24^th until Labor Day.

Pleasure Beach

Pleasure Beach Taxi Service will officially be open on July 1^st, (Weekends Only, including Holidays). The Taxi Free Service to Pleasure Beach begins at 10am and stops at 4pm, Pleasure Beach closure is at 6pm.

Splash Pads

Opening Day May 27^th

• Beardsley Park Splash Pad - 1875 Noble Avenue (Upper East Side) 

• Seaside Park Splash Pad - West Beach, 1 Barnum Dyke (South End)

Tentative Opening Day June 17th

• Newfield Park Splash Pad - 104 Eagle Street (East End)
• Puglio Park Splash Pad - 3531 Madison Avenue (North End)
• Went Field Splash Pad - 401 Hanover Street (West Side)
• Alice Street Splash Pad - 1 Alice Street (North End)                 
• Curiale School Splash Pad - 189 Wood Avenue (West Side)
• Columbus School Splash Pad - 275 George Street (The Hollow)
• Ellsworth Park - 58 Ellsworth Street (Black Rock)
• Johnson Oak Park - 55 Hewitt Street (East End)
• Luis Munoz Marin School Splash Pad - 475 Helen Street (East Side)
• Nob Hill - 115 Virginia Avenue (Upper East Side)
• Park City Magnet School Splash Pad - 1526 Chopsey Hill (Reservoir/Whiskey Hill)
• Success Splash Pad - 303 Grandfield Avenue (Boston Avenue/Mill Hill)
• Washington Park Splash Pad - 475 East Washington Avenue (East Side)

Fishing

Day & Night fishing is both permitted along the city’s waterfronts and piers with a valid Fishing Permit. Follow all signs posted, and adhere to No Trespassing signs, specifically noted for the breaker at Seaside Park.

For more information, visit the City of Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department website at www.Bridgeportct.gov/ParksandRec.