From Cini Memorial Park, follow the paved boardwalk path over a native dune ecosystem. This part of the walk offers a view of the Long Island Sound over Niantic Bay Beach. The boardwalk then travels along the water and ends on the western side at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. The boardwalk itself is open 24/7, fee-free, and is fully accessible. Cini Memorial Park features include swimming and fishing access (see fee information below), a handicap accessible fishing pier, restrooms, outdoor showers, a picnic area, and a canoe/kayak launch dock. At Hole-in-the-Wall Beach, there is swimming (see fee information below), restroom access, outdoor shower, bicycle repair stand, and access to McCook Point Park, which has additional paths of crushed stone.
To access the mile-long boardwalk path, free parking is available year-round at Cini Memorial Park on the eastern end and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach on the western end.
Check the Town of East Lyme's website for beach access fee information: beach access at Cini Memorial Park and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach requires a fee and permit from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
From I-95 North, take exit 72 toward Rocky Neck State Park and continue on Rocky Neck Connector. Turn left onto CT-156 East/West Main Street. Finally, turn left onto River Road. Cini Memorial Park will be on the right.
From I-95 North, take exit 72 toward Rocky Neck State Park and continue on Rocky Neck Connector. Turn left onto CT-156 East/West Main Street. Finally, turn right onto Baptist Lane. Hole in the Wall Beach parking is to the left and right.
Check East Lyme's town website for seasonal parking and park access fee information.
Success! A new password has been emailed to you.
