Park Connect
Free ride-sharing service to Sherwood Island State Park.
Summer weekends and holidays 2023.
Download the app and get going.
Hours
Summer Weekends & Holidays:
9 AM - 6 PM
Free
It's free ― download the app to ride.
Service Area
The service area is highlighted in yellow in the map below — Zoom in to see more details. You can travel from anywhere in the service area to Sherwood Island State Park and back. The drop-off and pick-up location at Sherwood Island State Park is at the traffic circle in the park.
Where to Connect
Bus Connections:
Coastal Link — Take the bus to the stop at CT Route 1 and Sherwood Island Connector then use the Wheels 2U Westport app to get a ride.
Commuter Lot Connections:
Park at Sherwood Island Connector Park & Ride Lot on CT Route 476 (North of Greens Farms Rd) then use the Wheels 2U Westport app to get a ride.
MetroNorth Rail Connections:
Saugatuck Station, Westport — Take the train to Saugatuck Station then use the Wheels 2U Westport app to get a ride.
Greens Farms Station, Westport — Take the train to Greens Farms Station then use the Wheels 2U Westport app to get a ride.
Other Connections:
Anywhere in the Wheels 2U Westport service area — Use the Wheels 2U Westport app to get a ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ParkConnect?
ParkConnect is a free shuttle service to and from Sherwood Island State Park operated by Wheels 2U Westport and Norwalk Transit District. Anyone in the service area in Westport, Connecticut, can travel to and from Sherwood Island State Park. Download the app and try it out.
Where does it run?
There isn’t a specific route like a traditional bus. You download the app and request a ride. The shuttle bus will then pick you up at your location and take you to Sherwood Island State Park. You can only ride to and from Sherwood Island State Park.
When should I request a ride?
We recommend requesting a ride approximately 20 minutes in advance of the time you'd like to get to Sherwood Island. Once your ride is booked, you will receive an estimated time of arrival at your location and be able to see the shuttle bus in real time on the app, as it approaches. After you use this service a few times, you will be able to refine this estimated lead time based on your own experience.
When does it run?
ParkConnect operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, from 9 AM - 6 PM.
How much does it cost?
It's free!
Is it accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes! Our shuttle buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts and drivers are trained at helping people with disabilities.
For customers with visual or hearing impairments:
For iOS (Apple) devices:
- VoiceOver is a gesture-based screen reader that is included on iOS devices and allows visually impaired iOS users to navigate apps by hearing a description of everything on the screen. More information is available at http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/voiceover/
- Adaptive Font Size
- Switch Control: More information available at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201370 .
For Android devices:
- TalkBack is a screen reader that is included on Android devices. TalkBack uses spoken feedback to describe a user’s actions and to tell users about alerts and notifications. More is information available at https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564
- Adaptive font size and contrast
Who operates the service?
ParkConnect to Sherwoood Island is operated by Norwalk Transit District through a partnership with Westport Transit District. This free service is made possible by funding from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
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