The Yale Outdoor Education Center opens on June 13th. Summer Memberships are available for purchase. Day-Use passes will go on sale on June 10th.
FREE Open House June 13th & 14th 10am - 4pm. Open to all Yale Faculty, Staff, Students, and Residents of East Lyme and Niantic, CT.
| Day |
OEC Hours (Includes picnic grounds and group areas.) |
OEC Waterfront Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays & Tuesdays |
Closed |
Closed |
| Wednesdays - Fridays | 10am - 5:30pm | 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 5pm |
| Saturdays & Sundays | 9:30am - 6pm | 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 5:30pm |
| Open Standard Hours during Summer Holidays |
Friday, June 19th (Juneteenth) Saturday, July 4th (Independence Day) Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) |
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| Definition | A Day-Use Visitor is an individual or group of individuals who do not possess an OEC Membership. |
|---|---|
| Sponsor & Size Limit |
At least one member of the party must qualify as a Yale Faculty/Staff, Yale New Haven Hospital Employee (not Yale New Haven Health Employee), Yale Retiree, Yale Alumni or East Lyme/Niantic Resident and may serve at the party’s sponsor. In total the size of the party cannot exceed eight (8) individuals. For example, if you are a current Yale Student you may sponsor up to (seven) 7 individuals with you to enjoy the OEC for the day. |
| Access to the OEC |
Day-Use Passes provide one-day access to the OEC. If the party sponsor or OEC Member exits the OEC, then the entire party must leave as well. |
| What’s Included | Parking, access to the waterfront (including swimming and paddelcraft), picnic areas/grills, and activity cabin. |
| Children 5 years of age or younger | Free |
|---|---|
| Individuals 6 years of age or older | Advanced Purchase: $12/person |
| On-Site Purchase: $15/person | |
| Guests of OEC Members |
Advanced or On-Site Purchase: $10/person A benefit of OEC Membership is that they may sponsor guests a Day-Use visitor at reduced fee. |
| Access | Memberships provide access for the current OEC Season. |
|---|---|
| Individual Memberships | Individual Memberships provide access for the individual use only. |
| Family Memberships |
Family Memberships provide access for the family use only. At least one parent/guardian must qualify as a Yale Student, Yale University Faculty/Staff, Yale New Haven Hospital Employee (not Yale New Haven Health Employee), Yale Alumnus/Alumna, Yale Retiree or East Lyme/Niantic Resident. Family is defined as 2-parent/guardians and 4-dependents 17 years of age or below. |
| Guests | Guest Passes must be purchased for any additional guests. In total, the party cannot exceed 8 individuals. (Including the family members.) |
| Membership Benefits |
Access during all operating hours throughout the season. Discounted rates for Guest Passes. |
| What’s Included |
Parking, access to the waterfront (including swimming and paddle-craft), picnic areas/grills, and activity cabin. Members may also sponsor guests . |
| Eligibility |
Individual June 13th - Sept. 7th |
Individual July 29th - Sept. 7th |
Family June 13th - Sept. 7th |
Family July 29th - Sept. 7th |
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| Yale Students | $110 | $55 | $175 | $87.50 |
| Yale University Faculty/Staff & Yale New Haven Hospital Employees (not Yale New Haven Health Employees) |
$150 | $75 | $225 | $112.50 |
| Yale Alumni & Yale Retirees | $150 | $75 | $225 | $112.50 |
| East Lyme, CT Residents |
$150 | $75 | $225 | $112.50 |
Q: What is a MyRec Account? How do I obtain one?
A: must be eligible and have a MyRec account to purchase an OEC Membership or Day-Use Pass online. If you do not have a MyRec account, please schedule an appointment with our Membership Services Team. Click Here to Schedule an Appointment. East Lyme/Niantic residents please email oec@yale.edu to setup a MyRec account.
Q: I have a MyRec account, how do I make an online purchase?
A: If you have a MyRec account, click on either link below to completed your purchase.
Purchase an OEC Day-Use Pass - Passes will go on sale on June 10th.
Q: Can I purchase Day-Use Passes on-site
A: Yes, the OEC Gatehouse accepts cash, check, or debit/credit cards for Day-Use Passes. (Cash transactions cannot exceed more than $20/transaction.)
The OEC is located at 297 Upper Pattagansett Road, East Lyme, CT, only 42 miles from New Haven via I-95 north.
Welcome to the Goodwin and Partners Trails
This trail system is a collaborative initiative between Yale University, the Town of East Lyme, and the State of Connecticut, designed to provide the public with access to preserved natural spaces and scenic walking paths.
To access the trail from Darrow Pond:
Ticks are common in this region, and Lyme Disease is a known risk. Please take precautions to protect yourself:
