The Gerald Park Association was incorporated with the state of Connecticut in 1951. Association members are residents who live on (or own property on) Avery Shores, Ross, Washburn, Fitzgerald, Morin, Berry, Shorey, and Dooley roads, as well as a few properties on South Street.

The Association is governed by an elected 9-member Board of Directors, who are Association members who volunteer their time to serve on the Board. The Board of Directors follows bylaws that were established to organize, simplify, and clarify the procedures concerning the ongoing operation of the Association. Download our bylaws.

The Association maintains a park and sandy beach on Avery Shores with a roped-off swim area, picnic tables, a fire pit, and storage for canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Read our canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rack usage rules.

Spaces on our canoe/kayak rack are free to GPA members and are assigned each May 1 on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot send an email to geraldparkcoventry@gmail.com, or mail a short note requesting a spot to:
Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard Coordinator
c/o 57 Dooley Avenue
Coventry, CT 06238

Our beach and park are open to only to members and their guests at no charge, and may be used by members for special occasions. Read our beach and park rules.

Special events held by the Association include cookouts, ice cream socials, and member meetings. See upcoming events.

The Board of Directors holds regular and special meetings each year. See a schedule of upcoming meetings and download minutes from past meetings here.