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Jackson Cove Park
Oxford, Connecticut
Oxford's Lake Zoar cove park — small sand beach, lifeguards, resident-priority access.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Oxford town park on a quiet Lake Zoar cove, 26 Jackson Cove Road. Small sand swim beach with lifeguards in season, a boat launch, a playground, and a volleyball court. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day; closed Nov 15–Mar 15.
- Also known as
- Jacksons Cove
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Town beachLake zoarFamily pickDay use areaGreater new haven
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlyPicnicPaddling kayakSunbathing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Seasonal lifeguard only
Weekly water testing
Boat wake zone
Algae advisories past
Family swim
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.41123, -73.18899
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Drive to 26 Jackson Cove Road, Oxford. Gated entry with the beach and launch signed from the parking area.
0.0 miShort walkMixedLot111 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved beach lot. Non-resident day pass $60 Mon–Thu, $150 Fri–Sun and holidays; credit/debit only, bring license and registration.
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