Upper Lagoon Park
Managed by Groton Long Point Association
15 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Groton Long Point
41% of Groton Long Point’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 41% of Groton Long Point’s land is conserved, about 124 acres. 125 acres are parks and preserves, 229 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
41%
124 acres · of 0.4 sq mi of land
Trails
1.0 mi
2.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
125 ac
229 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
4 beaches · 1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
124 conserved acres
41% of Groton Long Point’s land. Who manages Groton Long Point’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city126 ac
Not recorded104 ac
Local Other or Unknown · 208 acLocal Park · 22 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 7 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Groton 2 Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 104 | Open |
| Unknown Local Other or Unknown | Not recorded | 104 | Unknown |
| Upper Lagoon Park Local Park | Town or city | 15 | Open |
| Beach Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
| Harbor Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
| Groton Long Point South Beach Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
Things to do
6 places to go in Groton Long Point
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Groton Long Point
4 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Groton Long Point
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Groton Long Point
Atlantic Avenue
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
8Tennis
1Baseball
1Basketball
1Pickleball
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Groton Long Point: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 39 | 40 | 47 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
February is the driest month (3.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.4 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Groton Long Point →
Questions about parks and trails in Groton Long Point
Are dogs allowed on Groton Long Point’s trails?
Upper Lagoon Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Groton Long Point?
4,967 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Groton Long Point or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 125 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Groton Long Point neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →