Harkness Memorial State Park

I love to lay on the beach and watch the sun go down, listen to the seagulls and observe the water turn from blue to a pinkish to silver once the sun is down. So peaceful ...

Perfect place to fly a kite on green grass overlooking the Long Island Sound next to beautiful botanical gardens surrounding a breathtaking 42 room castle . LOVED IT!!

Beautiful breezes and lots of picnic spots and tables. Mansion gardens and beach area are delightful!

Love this place! Great park for bbqs, the beach , walking, etc! :)

Found some sea glass! Beautiful views , relaxing walks, nice picnic area !

By far, my favorite CT state park ! The mansion , the gardens , the sprawling green and the BEACH !!

Fun park on Long Island sound . Lost of lawn for the kids to run and be free. Pets are welcome, just leashed.

I love it !!They have gorgeous gardens and the beach is beautiful!! Alot of land to have a picnic or go for a nature walk!

Eolia, 42-room Italian-style villa , summer home of philanthropist Edward Harkness, is, in a word, spectacular. http://www.theconnecticutbride.com/The-Connecticut-Bride/Spring-Summer-2012/Summer-Stars/

Beautiful park ! On the ocean... The mansion is breath taking. Its a perfect place for a first date, or to go for a walk, fly a kite, family picnic , or to get married! <3

Beautiful park - the garden is beautiful, and it's the best place around to fly a kite.

Great bird watching trails and bird hide for sea bird and osprey viewing .

I have an extensive collection of photos depicting the Winter of 2015 at Harkness: genevarenegar.zenfolio.com

Beautiful views of the sound and Long Island . Grassy picnic areas . Next to nature preserve

Great place to walk your dog, go for a run, or spend a relaxing afternoon.

Beautiful park with a gorgeous view of Long Island sound

Be sure to walk through the beautiful gardens next to the mansion .

Great place to take a walk

Scenic views

Park closes at sunset and the rangers are strict about it.

Bathrooms are gross...