Picnic Spots Near Me in Bristol, 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 covered with pine, hemlock and oak provide the... Read More
Stratton Brook State Park
149 Farms Village Road, Simsbury, CT
Stratton Brook is a completely wheelchair accessible park offering swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs in a beautifully wooded setting.
The proximity of Stratton Brook to the... 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 wayside; motorists could stop to have their... Read More
Penwood State Park
560 Simsbury Road, Bloomfield, CT
A long wooded ridge dominates the sunset-side of the Connecticut River Valley in the vicinity of Hartford. Crested atop the northerly portion of the Talcott Mountain Range lies a sizable... Read More
Talcott Mountain State Park
1 Summit Drive, Simsbury, CT
The familiar Farmington River Valley landmark of Heublein Tower sits atop Talcott Mountain, a long, precipitous wooded ledge named after the Talcott family. The 165-foot structure was built as... Read More
Burr Pond State Park
384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington, CT
Go swimming and have a picnic at Burr Pond, then hike the trails in search of the bronze tablet marking Connecticut's role in the Civil War and the Industrial... 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 skyline. A 1 1/2 mile scenic trail leads to the... 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 footprint to take home.
Read MoreMount Tom State Park
Route 202, Litchfield, CT
Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. In 1915 it was established as a state park. There is a stone tower on top of the... Read More
John A. Minetto State Park
Route 272, Torrington, CT
This Park was once the location of the first house constructed in the Town of Winchester. The rolling, open land was formerly known as Hall Meadow after the adjacent Hall... 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 swimming and picnic area of the park. Please note... Read More
Southford Falls State Park
175 Quaker Farms Road, Southbury, CT
At the turn of the century, this was the site of the Diamond Match Company. Scenic waterfalls are at the southeast end of the Park on the Eight Mile River. The Larkin Bridle Trail is nearby.... Read More
West Rock Ridge State Park
Wintergreen Avenue, Hamden, CT
Rising up to 627 feet above mean sea level, West Rock Ridge is one of the most prominent features of the New Haven region. West Rock affords the visitor a spectacular view; it is estimated that... Read More
Kettletown State Park
1400 George's Hill Road, Southbury, CT
The cool waters of the Housatonic River make Kettletown State Park and Lake Zoar popular recreation destinations.
Kettletown State Park, situated in the towns of Southbury and Oxford,... Read More
Indian Well State Park
1 Indian Well Road Shelton, Shelton, CT
The park's scenic waterfall and brook give this park its name, Indian Well. The lovely falls, and shaded picnic grove at the water's edge make this park a great place to spend a lazy summer... Read More
Eastbury Pond
39 Fisher Hill Road, Glastonbury, CT
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 with toddlers and small children because of its... Read More
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston, CT
Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca... Read More
Chatfield Hollow State Park
381 Route 80, Killingworth, CT
Chatfield Hollow Brook flows toward Long Island Sound between two high ridges covered with oak, beech, and hickory. In 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps built an earth and stone dam across... Read More
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Route 7, Sharon, CT
Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to... Read More
