Beachland Park

The 30-acre land was once part of Vine Hill Farm, an enormously successful dairy farm that put West Hartford on the map for its dairy production. The Beach Family donated this former dairy farm with a creamery building in 1932 to establish a public park. Thereafter, the site was developed to include playfields for children. In addition to a pool (built in 1936) it is the home of Beachland Pond, the John H. Carey baseball field, basketball courts, playgrounds and a picnic area shaded by mature trees. The pool and bathhouse were renovated several times (1956; 1972, 1980s and 2014-15).

Amenities

Beachland Park offers over 25 acres of space and features a variety of year-round and seasonal amenities including a 25-yard, 6 lane outdoor swimming pool, a splash pad, 2 playscapes, picnic tables, basketball courts and fields for soccer and baseball. Beachland Park also has a small pond, which is home to many plant and animal species.

Operating hours

Beachland Park is open from 30 minutes before dawn to 30 minutes after dusk. Beachland Pool operates from late June to mid-August. View our outdoor pool schedules.

How to get here

Beachland Park is located in West Hartford’s Elmwood neighborhood, located minutes off of exit 42 of I-84. The entrance to the park is on S. Quaker Lane and Bus 69 stops nearby if taking public transit.