Pleasure Beach Reopens After Tick Treatments, Bridgeport Officials Say

After an outbreak of ticks, one of Fairfield County's favorite beaches will reopen this weekend.

Pleasure Beach will reopen to beach lovers on Saturday, July 8 after being treated for an outbreak of ticks.
Photo Credit: *City of Bridgeport*

07/07/2023 2:30 p.m.

The City of Bridgeport announced on Friday, July 7, it had completed multiple tick applications and would reopen on Saturday, July 8.

"In a proactive effort to safely open Pleasure Beach, our team has undergone multiple site visits including members from the State of Connecticut specializing in tick population/control, Connecticut Audubon Society, and outside contractors," city officials said.

The distribution of tick applications will continue once every three weeks, and the city's Parks Department will continue the mowing, maintenance, and beach combing throughout the season.

Pleasure Beach taxi service began on July 8 (weekends only, including holidays). The free service to Pleasure Beach begins at 10 a.m. and stops at 4 p.m., the beach closes at 6 p.m.

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