Silver Sands State Park

Silver Sands State Park is a 300-acre leisure area notable for its beach and dunes. It s lockated on Long Island Sound. The wild and rocky environment is stunning, and there are several hiking paths that weave their way through the state park for you to explore.

Silver Sands State Park has a very serene air, and various birds can be seen spinning in the cold wind that comes in from the Atlantic. It's a great area to enjoy a picnic or go swimming in the surf.

The search for Captain Kidd's buried treasure is a favorite activity at Silver Sands State Park on Charles Island. According to legend, the mischievous captain hid his riches beneath the sand in 1699 and never returned to recover them.