Town Beach Pass 2026
Welcome to Summer 2026!
The town beach opens daily from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, June 13th 2026 through Labor Day.
Memorial Day weekend through June 13th-weekends only
Washington Town Beach Beach Pass Information
Pass Required for Use of Washington Town Beach
Town Beach Address:
59 East Shore Rd.
New Preston, CT
**Please Note 2 Changes to be mindful (in red below)**
1. Bring proper identification with you ~
NEW- The town season beach pass will no longer include a paper pass (sticker only). If residents don’t drive to beach, you MUST show proper identification to the lifeguard in the parking lot - it will be verified to our online database. No one can walk into the beach area without being verified.
2. Bring your motor vehicle registration with you when picking up your beach pass at the Parks & Rec Office ~
NEW - MUST bring copy of your motor vehicle registration (with vehicle plate number) of vehicle that you will be driving to the beach.
Resident Parking Sticker/Use of Pass Requirements:
- A valid sticker is required and must be adhered to windshield to park at town beach during the hours of 10am-5pm, May 23-Sept 7th, 2026.
- Resident Season Beach Pass must be purchased online only- cannot be purchased at the beach.
- All guests may ride with a resident or park their vehicle across the street. only exception-handicap sticker. Special consideration for car seat issues with approval of Parks & Rec. Admin.
- NEW- The town season beach pass will no longer include a paper pass (sticker only). If residents don’t drive to beach, you MUST show proper identification to the lifeguard in the parking lot - it will be verified to our online database. No one can walk into the beach area without being verified.
Resident Eligibility:
- Resides in Washington with proof of residency and proper identification that shows Washington address, utility bill or tax bill/receipt.
- Renters residing year-round in Washington with proper identification.
To Purchase Resident Beach Pass:
- Purchase a Town Beach Pass under "Programs" or click the Town Beach Pass Icon.
- Present proof of residency and copy of motor vehicle registration at the Parks & Recreation Office at 6 Bryan Hall Plaza, Senior Center/Legion Hall, Washington Depot, Monday through Friday 9-4pm.
Proof of Residency Required:
Residents must present:
- NEW - MUST bring copy of your motor vehicle registration of the vehicle that you will be driving to the beach.
- Copy of current utility bill or rental lease
Fees:
- Resident Season Sticker (2 per household)- $30 each
- Non-Resident Day Pass (online or may purchase at beach) $60
- Vacation Pass -$100 per rental agreement - please read carefully: MUST be purchased by homeowner for EACH renter for the summer. Owner must provide copy of contract(s). Upon arrival, renter will pick up pass at Parks & Rec office (M-F, 9-4) presenting proof of identification, vehicle registration and copy of rental contract.
- Town of Washington Employees
- Residents age 65 and older receive a FREE pass with valid identification and vehicle registration (pick up at senior center).
- Washington First Responders receive a FREE pass with valid identification and vehicle registration (pick up at Parks & Recreation office-no need to register online).