The area which is now known as Elizabeth Park was once owned by Charles H. Pond. Mr. Pond was a wealthy industrialist and statesman whose career in...
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A long wooded ridge dominates the sunset-side of the Connecticut River Valley in the vicinity of Hartford. Crested atop the northerly portion of th...
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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...
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The park was established in 1895, with a total of seventy five acres purchased by the City of Hartford, as well as a partial lease from the Water D...
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Windsor Meadows State Park is a unique and quiet refuge along the Connecticut River 3.5 river miles north of Hartford. Its main developed fea...
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The familiar Farmington River Valley landmark of Heublein Tower sits atop Talcott Mountain, a long, precipitous wooded ledge named after the Talcot...
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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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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...
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Glastonbury's newest park featuring a lighted baseball field, lacrosse and soccer fields a Dog Park. hiking/walking trails with a beautiful view of...
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About Us:
The Friends of Northwest Park is a volunteer, not-for-profit corporation formed in 1981 to play a leading role in development of a natur...
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Massacoe State Forest consists of two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury that combine to total 370 acres. The largest block, Great Pond, is ho...
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Massacoe State Forest consists of two separate blocks of woodland in Simsbury that combine to total 370 acres. The largest block, Great Pond, is ho...
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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...
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Learn About Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Firsthand:
The biggest threat facing Connecticut's wildlife species is the loss of habitat. As more land...
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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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