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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naugatuck State Forest Mt. Sanford Block

, Naugatuck, CT

Activities: Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Youth Group Camping Read More

North Haven Parks and Recreation

7 Linsley Street, North Haven, CT

Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area

341 Milford Street, Burlington, CT

Learn About Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Firsthand: The biggest threat facing Connecticut's wildlife species is the loss of habitat. As more land... Read More

Whittemore Glen State Park

Rte. 63, Naugatuck, CT

Acres: 242 Activities: Hiking, Horseback Riding Location:From the junction of Route 188 and Route 63, take Route 63 south 1.3 miles and... 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

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

Nassahegon State Forest

From the intersection of Route 179 and Route 4 in Burlington, turn west on Route 4, Burlington, CT

Activities: Hiking, Letterboxing , Hunting Fee: There is no parking fee at this forest. 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

Beacon Falls Parks and Recreation

10 Maple Avenue, Beacon Falls, CT

Black Rock State Park

Route 6, Watertown, CT

Tucked into the scenic rolling hills of the Western Highlands, 439-acre Black Rock offers a variety of outdoor activities. Steep, wooded ledges cov... Read More

Milldale, CT

Best Parks and Camping around Milldale, CT