Hubbard Park's Castle Craig Tower

999 W Main St, Meriden, CT

Castle Craig Tower is a stone observation tower atop East Peak in Meriden. The tower, which was dedicated on October 29, 1900, was given to t... Read More

Lamentation Mountain State Park

230 Plymouth Rd, Berlin, CT

Activities: Hiking, Scenic Vistas Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Wharton Brook State Park

Route 5, Wallingford, CT

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... Read More

Tri Mountain State Park

99 North Brandord Road, Wallingford, CT

Acres: 157 Activities: Hiking Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Wadsworth Falls State Park

721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT

Enjoy hiking or biking the varied trails of the park or spend some time enjoying the beautiful falls. For a longer stay, visit the designated swimm... Read More

Lock 12 Historical Park

487 North Brooksvale Rd, Cheshire, CT

Located on North Brooksvale road along the Linear Park, Lock 12 contains a pavilion, picnic area, a restored 150 year old canal lock (one of the or... Read More

Brooksvale Park

524 Brooksvale Avenue, Hamden, CT

Park Information: 500+ acre nature park & wildlife sanctuary Barn Domestic Animal Barnyard Maple Sugaring Shack Native Wildlife Garden 20... Read More

Sleeping Giant State Park

200 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a large man lying in repose, the "sleeping giant", is a popular feature of the south central Connecticut skylin... Read More

Farmington Canal State Park Trail

0.6 mile west of the Cornwall Street and Route 10 intersection, Hamden, CT

The Farmington Canal, also known as the New Haven and Northampton Canal, stretched 84 miles from Northampton, Massachusetts to New Haven, Connectic... Read More

Quinnipiac River State Park

200 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT

The Quinnipiac River flows 38 miles from its headwaters in Plainville to its mouth in New Haven. Nearly six of those miles and 323 acres of floodpl... Read More

Clem Lemire Recreation Complex

150 New Britain Avenue, Newington, CT

As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the D... Read More

North Haven Parks and Recreation

7 Linsley Street, North Haven, CT

Millers Pond State Park Reserve

Foot Hills Road, Durham, CT

Visit a Connecticut State Park or Forest and explore the wealth of diverse natural areas and unique features that will make your experience memorab... Read More

Prospect Parks And Recreation

12 Center Street, Prospect, CT

Prospect Parks Recreation Department is proud to launch our new activity registration system and website. To get started please Create an Account w... Read More

River Highlands State Park

115 Field Road, Crromwell, CT

River Highlands State Park is located in the central CT town of Cromwell. As its name suggests it features high bluffs on the banks of the Co... Read More

Dinosaur State Park

400 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT

If you like dinosaurs, you'll love our 200 million-year-old fossil trackway, interactive exhibits and the chance to cast your own dinosaur footprin... Read More

Beaverbrook Linear Park

Spring Street, Wethersfield, CT

Beaverbrook Linear Park (Spring Street) - 14.3 acres containing open space and Spring Street Pond which is available for ice skating. Read More

Mattatuck State Forest

, Waterbury, CT

Mattatuck State Forest covers over 4,000 acres in the towns of Waterbury, Plymouth, Thomaston, Watertown, Litchfield, and Harwinton and is an ... Read More

Dart Island State Park

Connecticut River, Middletown, Middletown, CT

Acres: 19 Activities: Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing Fee: There is no parking fee at this park. Read More

Higganum Reservoir State Park

Chester Bowles Highway, Higganum, CT

Acres: 147 Activities: Boating (car top), Fishing, Hiking, Hunting Services: Walk-In Park, Car Top Boat Ramp Fee:&nbs... Read More

Best Parks and Camping around Meriden, CT