To park at the Norwalk beach and parks (Veteran’s Park, Cranbury Park, Taylor Farm, Calf Pasture, and Shady Beaches): 

First- After April 1^st every year you will verify that your Norwalk registered vehicle is on our grand list. https://hub.norwalkct.gov/passes/  If it is, you are all set! There is no paper pass or sticker for the beach and parks, we will scan your plate number after you park. 

If it’s not in the system BUT it is registered in Norwalk, email us a clear photo/scan of your registration. We will be happy to add you to our Grand list. residentpass@norwalkct.gov 

If you are a Norwalk resident and your car is NOT registered to Norwalk you can purchase a Beach and Parks pass for the season for $250.00. We will need to see proof of Norwalk residency as well as current registration. We take Visa, MasterCard, and checks. Please visit us at City Hall room 225.

If you are a NEW Norwalk resident who moved to Norwalk within the last 3 months and your vehicle is not yet registered to Norwalk, we will need to see your lease or your property deed showing that you moved here within the last 3 months and your current vehicle registration NO EXCEPTIONS-PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL RECEIVE FREE ACCESS TO THE BEACH, PARKS, AND DISPOSAL SITES FOR 3 MONTHS FROM THE DATE ON YOUR LEASE/DEED. Once you change your registration to Norwalk, email us a photo of your registration so we can add you to the Grand list. 

To change your address through the DMV click HERE

To print your new vehicle registration click HERE

Caregiver/Companion Parking Pass-

In commitment to ensuring beach and park access to all Norwalk residents, Norwalk Recreation and Parks offers a Caregiver/Companion Parking Pass reserved for 18+ residents who have a caregiver or companion to assist in driving them to our beaches and parks.

The Caregiver/Companion Parking Pass is assigned to the resident, not to a single vehicle. The resident is responsible to retain and distribute the permit to the caregiver who is driving the resident to the beaches or parks. It will include a photograph of the resident as well as the year in which the pass is valid. The permit will need to be displayed, facing outward, on the rearview mirror when parked.

The pass holder (resident) MUST BE PRESENT in the vehicle for the pass to be valid. The pass cannot be used if the resident is not present in the vehicle. The caregiver/companion is not permitted to use this pass for personal use and entrance to beaches or parks. This will result in potentially receiving a parking violation from LAZ Parking for misuse of the pass.

 In order to obtain a Caregiver/Companion Parking Pass, the resident must:

• Hold a valid State of Connecticut identification card with a Norwalk address. Norwalk Recreation and Parks will make a copy of your identification for our records 
• Complete a Caregiver/Companion Parking Pass form (available March 2024) and return it to Norwalk Recreation and Parks
• Come to the Recreation and Parks office in City Hall (Room 225) to have their photograph taken, which will be affixed to the Caregiver/Companion Parking Pass.
  • Note: If a resident is unable to make it to the building, one of our staff members will be happy to meet you at your vehicle and take your photograph. Please call our office at 203-854-7806 for assistance.

This pass is not for child caregivers or out-of-town residents. It is strictly reserved for residents over the age of 18 who require assistance accessing Norwalk beaches and parks. This pass must be applied for annually.

To access the Transfer Station and Yard Waste site:

First- After April 1^st every year you will verify that your Norwalk registered vehicle is on our grand list. https://hub.norwalkct.gov/passes/ if it is, you can take a screenshot of your pass or print a copy to display at the Transfer Station and Yard waste site. 

If it’s not in the system BUT it is registered in Norwalk, email us a clear photo/scan of your registration. We will be happy to add you to our Grand list. disposalpass@norwalkct.gov 

If you are a Norwalk resident and your car is NOT registered to Norwalk you can purchase a Disposal pass for this year (April 1^{st ,} through March 31^st, next year) for $100.00. We will need to see proof of Norwalk residency as well as current registration. We take Visa, MasterCard, and checks. Please visit us at City Hall room 225.

If you are a NEW Norwalk resident who moved to Norwalk within the last 3 months and your vehicle is not yet registered to Norwalk, we will need to see your lease or your property deed showing that you moved here within the last 3 months and your current vehicle registration NO EXCEPTIONS-PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL RECEIVE FREE ACCESS TO THE BEACH, PARKS AND DISPOSAL SITES FOR 3 MONTHS FROM THE DATE ON YOUR LEASE/DEED. Once you change your registration to Norwalk, email us a photo of your registration so we can add you to the Grand list. 

 If you are driving a corporate car and it is not registered to Norwalk we will need you to bring the following documentation to room 225 at City Hall:

• Most recent pay stub  
• You need to be the ONLY driver of this vehicle
• Letter from the company with company letterhead stating you are allowed to drive said vehicle (vehicle License plate# and VIN# in the body of the letter)  
• Proof of address to Norwalk (Tax form or lease/deed)
• Car registration

BORDER PROPERTIES:

If your car is registered to - Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, or Westport - and your property borders Norwalk and you pay property taxes to BOTH CITIES you may be eligible to receive a free Recreation and Parks pass. Please email a clear photo/scan of both property tax bills as well as your car registration to residentpass@norwalkct.gov. We will review and advise if you qualify for a Border Property pass.

NON-RESIDENT LANDLOCKED TOWNS BEACH PASS -  

The 2023 Landlocked Non-Resident permit allows residents from the towns of New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, and Wilton to purchase a nonresident pass for the beach. It will be available after March 1st. The pass goes into effect from May 15, 2023- October 15, 2023. Please bring your current vehicle registration with you to purchase a pass for Calf Pasture at $350.00, and Cranbury Park at $157.50 for the season. If you are a non-resident and would like to visit our beach or parks for a day, you can pay over the phone ($42.00 weekday/$72.00 weekends and holidays/car/day) at 877-727-5730 or by downloading the Parkmobile app www.parkmobile.com

BOAT LAUNCH

Resident Launch Stickers can be purchased at the Veterans Park Launch Ramp Boating Center during the current Launch Ramp operating hours, Sunday-Wednesday:  8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. until the end of the season on October 31st, 2023. To purchase a Norwalk boat launch sticker the boat must be registered in Norwalk, complete the 2023 boat sticker registration form, and bring the registration form along with your current boat registration to Veterans Park Launch Ramps Boating Center. Boat Launch stickers will not be issued to P.O. boxes or to a business. Boats that do not have a Norwalk-issued sticker will be charged the daily launching rates.

 If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Recreation and Parks Department at 203-854-7806 or email us at recreation@norwalkct.gov