Located on wooded, sandy knolls, Wharton Brook offers solitude for a quiet, peaceful picnic.
In 1918-1920, this Park was known as a traveler's way...
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A large pond used for swimming in the summer, fishing in the spring, and ice skating in the winter. The park is a popular destination for parents w...
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Lake Quonnipaug supports a diverse community of aquatic plants, with 21 submerged species, three floating-leaved species and one emergent recorded ...
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Rockwell Park was given by Albert and Nettie Rockwell in 1911. Entrances to the park can be found off Jacob Street, Dutton Avenue, and Terryville R...
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Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.
Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Pons...
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Stratton Brook is a completely wheelchair accessible park offering swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs in a beautifully wooded setting.
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Chatfield Hollow Brook flows toward Long Island Sound between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. In 1934, the Civilian Conservat...
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Visitors to Day Pond State Park will find the stone foundation reminders of the colonial era when water from the pond powered the nearby sawmill. N...
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Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including th...
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Stony Creek Beach is located in the southeast section of town and is open to the general public. This beach is staffed with lifeguards Memorial Day...
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Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges cov...
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West Wharf Beach offers a fishing pier with scenic views of Long Island Sound. The pier (wharf) was once used for ship building in earlier days.
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East Wharf Beach is a town beach with a fishing pier once used as a ship building location in earlier days. Shellfishing is available west of the p...
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A visit to Hammonasset Beach State Park, is more than just another day at the beach. Connecticut's largest shoreline park offers over 2 miles...
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