Milford Spot Ranks Among Beach Etiquette Leaders

MILFORD, CT — Silver Sands State Park has been named among the nation's leaders when it comes to beach etiquette.

The finding comes from Exoticaa, which surveyed 3,011 beachgoers, asking them to identify the beaches with the best and worst etiquette during the summer season.

"The study asked respondents to consider the kind of behavior that can make or break a day by the water, from cleanliness and crowding to noise, respect for personal space, and whether the overall atmosphere feels relaxed or chaotic," Exoticaa wrote.

Silver Sands State Park ranked 74th in the study.

Here's what Exoticaa had to say about Silver Sands: "A laid-back spot with a boardwalk and a famous sandbar you can walk out to at low tide. It stays mellow even in peak season, and the considerate, family-leaning crowd keeps things tidy and calm. The kind of place where people give each other plenty of space without being asked."

It was the only Connecticut beach to rank in the study.

Check out the full survey data by clicking here.

Here's more good news for local beachgoers: After being closed last week due to water quality issues, Silver Sands was open again Monday, according to the state.

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