Parks Near Me in Durham, ct
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
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 the people of Meriden by Walter Hubbard, President... 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
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
Platt Nature Center
Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth, CT
Cockaponset State Forest
18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT
Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.
Haddam Island State Park
Connecticut River, Haddam, CT
Located in the center of the Connecticut River between Haddam Neck and Haddam, this 14 acre state park was originally known as Thirty Mile Island. The original name was derived by early... Read More
Haddam Meadows State Park
Route 154, Town of Haddam, CT
Haddam Meadows State Park overlooks the scenic Connecticut River and offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking.
In colonial... 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 floodplain are protected in this park, which is an... 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 MoreSleeping 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
Machimoodus State Park
128 Leesville Road, Moodus, CT
Machimoodus’s 300 acres are testament to the commitment of the DEP to acquire and preserve important landscapes for both active and passive recreation as well as to protect sensitive landscapes... 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 District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More
Eagle Landing State Park
19 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT
Any acquisition of frontage along the Connecticut River is highly valued for its premium location and natural heritage significance. Eagle Landing State Park is no exception.
Like much... Read More
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT
Activities
Bicycling
Camping
Car-Top Boating
Fishing
Picnicking
Saltwater Fishing
Saltwater Swimming
Walking Trails
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 MoreGillette Castle State Park
67 River Road, East Haddam, CT
It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William... 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
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
