Seaside Park

Waterfront park · Bridgeport, Connecticut

Illustration of Seaside Park

Overview

Seaside Park is a large public park along Long Island Sound with beaches, walking paths and wide lawns.

History

The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers of New York's Central Park, beginning in 1865. P.T. Barnum donated some of its land.

Today

The park hosts concerts, festivals and summer beachgoers.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.