Membership/Drop-In Fees
Season: May 23 - September 7
You must show a photo ID at beach entry.
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 23 - Monday, May 25: 10:00 am - 6:45 pm
Recreation Center members get free entry to Martin Park Beach (Monday only, photo ID is required). Drop-in admission is not available at the beach because it is a holiday.
May 23 - June 21
Monday - Friday: 4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Saturday, Sunday (5/25): 10:00 am - 6:45 pm
June 22 - August 23
Daily: 10:00 am -6:45 pm
On July 4, Recreation Center members get free entry to Martin Park Beach (Saturday only, photo ID is required). Drop-in admission is not available at the beach because it is a holiday.
August 24 - September 7
Monday - Friday: 3:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Saturday/Sunday (9/7): 10:00 am - 6:45 pm
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, Sept. 5 - Monday, Sept. 7: 10:00 am - 6:45 pm
Recreation Center members get free entry to Martin Park Beach (Monday only, photo ID is required). Drop-in admission is not available at the beach because it is a holiday.
The schedule is subject to change.
On May 31, the beach will open at 12:00 pm due to the TriRidgefield Triathlon.
The Beach Only Accepts Credit/Debit Cards (cash is not accepted). There are no refunds.
Beginning Tues., March 17: To purchase a Beach Membership, you must fill out the registration form below and drop it off at the Recreation Center in person (closed on 5/25, 7/4, and 9/7). You may also email it to recmgr@ridgefieldct.gov (emailing available until 5/18).
To ensure accuracy and to obtain a signed waiver, phone registrations are not available.
Save Time! Download the 2026 Beach Registration Form
*Please Note: You must use a PC or laptop in order to utilize the fillable forms.
Family Beach Membership:
Includes two adults and all legal dependents within a family and in the same household (ages 22 and under). Adult offspring of the family must be residents and legal dependents to receive a pass
| Family Memberships | Rates |
|---|---|
Resident | $187 |
| Non-resident (including seniors) | $282 |
*Please Note: Family memberships purchased on or before May 18, will receive one guest card good for 4 free visits for the guest(s) of your choice. Guest passes will be distributed at your first beach visit by the gate guard. (No guest passes are included with memberships purchased after May 18.)
Individual Beach Membership:
Valid for one person only.
| Individual Memberships | Rates |
|---|---|
| Resident | $100 |
| Senior resident (ages 60+) - Bring your photo ID with date of birth at each visit. New: You must sign a waiver at the Recreation Center in advance. | FREE |
| Non-resident (including seniors) | $130 |
*Please Note: A $3.00 special services fee has been added to all individual and family memberships. This fee is used to fund town special services.
Drop-Ins are Available
Drop-ins are not available on Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25), Fourth of July weekend (July 3-5), and Labor Day (Sept. 5-7). The beach will be free for Recreation Center members when our building is closed on May 25, July 4, and Sept. 7.
The Beach Only Accepts Credit/Debit Cards (cash is not accepted).
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Resident | $15 per person |
| Senior resident (ages 60+) - Bring your photo ID with date of birth at each visit. | FREE |
| Non-resident (including seniors) | $30 per person |
Residents must provide proof of residency at the gate at each visit. The pass is good for the day of issue only. Daily admission fees (resident and non-resident) may be applied towards purchasing a season pass if presented and purchased at the Recreation Center by the next day.
*Please Note: In the event of thunder or lightning, swimmers will be instructed to exit the water and the park may close at the discretion of the lifeguards.