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Lake Mohegan Recreational Area
Lake Mohegan and its
surrounding open space
comprise a total of 170.4 acres
off Morehouse Highway.
The town’s Conservation
Commission oversees Lake
Mohegan Open Space Area with
its many hiking trails. The
popular swimming area is
managed by the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
During the summer months, The large beach is sandy and paid for by the volunteer
the man made fresh water lake and sunny. There’s little natural organization Safe Parks and
is open to swimmers in a shade, so beach umbrellas are a Recreation for Kids (SPARK), the
designated area supervised by must. fun zone is full of spouts, faucets
lifeguards. There are ropes at and misters that will delight tiny
several depths, and young In addition to the toddlers and their older siblings
children aren’t allowed beyond a swimming, Lake Mohegan has a too. The lake also has a
certain point without an adult. sprinkler park for children. Built playground, a snack bar, picnic
shelter and restroom facilities.
Fairfield Parks and Recreation
holds swimming lessons in the
calm lake waters for children
beginning at age four.
Parking at Lake Mohegan
is FREE, but a fee is charged at
the gate to enter the swimming
area from Memorial Day
Saturday to Labor Day.
