Madison Beach and Recreation

09/30/2026

SURF CLUB CONCEPT PLAN - SURVEY NOW LIVE

In the fall of 2025, the Board of Selectmen, in consultation with the Beach & Recreation Commission, began engaging consultants Kent & Frost Landscape Architects to develop a Master Plan for the entire Surf Club facility, including the beaches, buildings, athletic fields and other amenities. The goal is to help secure the Surf Club's place as an invaluable community asset for generations to come by exploring current and future needs and uses for the park.

So far this process has included site analysis, multiple public input workshops and surveys, as well as many public meetings. A Public Information Session was held at Neck River Elementary to review a proposed Concept Plan for the future of the park. The Town is now seeking additional public feedback and engagement on the proposed Concept Plan for further development. This represents the first step in the design process.

Town staff, along with the consultant, have developed a second survey regarding the Surf Club Master Plan.

The survey is available now through Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:59PM, and is available both online and via paper hard copy. Hard copies can be found at the Library, Senior Center, Surf Club, and various events in the coming weeks. The online survey can be found here: https://tally.so/r/kdqRXo

Please note that Residents may only submit one survey per person.

More information on the Surf Club Master Planning process, including a recording of the Public Information Session, as well as the presentation and other previous reports and documents, can be found on the Town website: https://www.madisonct.org/1429/Surf-Club-Master-Plan

09/09/2026

This Saturday, September 12, 2026, the Surf Club is hosting the Madison Jaycees Annual Triathlon.

Both Surf Club Road and West Wharf Road will be CLOSED from 6:00AM through the end of the race (approx. 12:00PM).

There will be NO ACCESS to the entire Surf Club Complex (Nelson Fields, Strong Field, beaches, etc.) or the Exchange Field Complex until the race concludes.

Residents should plan accordingly, drive in the area (and through Town) with caution, and follow the instructions of any officers or traffic control personnel present.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep this community event safe for everyone!

09/05/2026

☀️ End of summer? Not on our watch.

Labor Day weekend might be signaling the end of the season, but around here, summer is a state of mind. You can keep those long, sunny days alive all year long with official Madison Beach & Recreation Merch!

Whether you’re wrapping up in a cozy hoodie for crisp autumn beach walks, repping West Wharf with an official "T", or grabbing the perfect gift for someone who lives for Madison summers, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Where to buy: Surf Club Office, 87 Surf Club Rd, Madison, CT .

Don't let the season fade—take a piece of Madison summer with you into fall! 🌊👕

09/02/2026

08/30/2026

☀️ Summer 2026 isn’t over yet! 🌊

Before the season wraps up, make sure you grab your Summer 2026 Surf Club Merch before it’s gone!

Stop by the Surf Club office any day from 9 AM–5 PM to check out what’s still available and pick up a little piece of summer to take home. 🏖️

Limited sizes and quantities remain, including:

🧥 Bicentennial crewnecks & hoodies
👕 East Wharf & West Wharf T-shirts
👜 Tote bags
🌊 Stickers
🎩 Surf Club hats are officially SOLD OUT!

Don’t wait—once these summer favorites are gone, they’re gone! Come by the office and get yours while you can. 💙

08/26/2026

Interested in Pilates?

The Pilates F.I.T.--Functional Integration Training or Functional Integration Movement--class focuses on improving overall fitness, building strength and stamina, gaining flexibility, improving balance.

Light weights, bands and balls will be used; students need to bring their own light weights, resistance bands, mats, towels, and a blanket or waterproof tarp. Weight recommendation is 3-8 lbs.

The class will also utilize outdoor props such as picnic tables and benches in the F.I.T. program routines.

Participants should bring water and wear sunscreen.

Date: Friday's through September 4-18, 2026*
*Class will not be held on September 11, 2026

Time: 8:15-9:15AM

Location: Surf Club at Garvin Point near the flagpole; rain location will be the Upper Level of Memorial Town Hall

Cost: $30 for Residents and $40 for Non-Residents

08/21/2026

A reminder that as of this coming Monday (08/24/26), there will no longer be lifeguards at any of the Town Beaches for the remainder of the season.

Beach Parking Passes are still required through Labor Day, and can be purchased online, through the mail, or in person at the Surf Club.

08/14/2026

As summer comes to an end, our summer staff members are off to college and lifeguards will begin to phase out at Town Beaches.

Starting on Monday, August 17, 2026, there will be NO lifeguards at East Wharf for the remainder of the season; however, the Surf Club WILL continue to have lifeguards through Sunday, August 23, 2026.

There will be NO lifeguards on duty at ANY of the Town Beaches beginning Monday, August 24, 2026 for the remainder of the season.

Beach Parking Passes are still required through Labor Day, and can be purchased online, through the mail, or in person at the Surf Club.

08/04/2026

THIS FRIDAY! Keep the summer celebrations going and join us for the Concert on the Deck with Whatnot, a local alt-rock group!

This free concert will be held on the Surf Club Deck from 6:00-7:30PM on August 7, 2026.

All are welcome!

07/29/2026

The Twilight run scheduled for 7/29 is canceled due to course conditions.