Parks Near Me in Marion, ct

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

Naugatuck State Forest Mt. Sanford Block

Naugatuck, CT

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

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

Harry C Barnes Memorial Nature Center

Shrub Road, Bristol, CT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edgewood Park

Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT

The park offers countless ways to enjoy nature and the outdoors: from walking, jogging, bird-watching or cross-country skiing to tennis, relaxing by a pond or skateboarding at Coogan Pavilion,... 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

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.

Osbornedale State Park

555 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, CT

Osbornedale State Park is located in the Naugatuck Valley Hills just east of the Housatonic River in Derby and Ansonia. The land was once the lushly forested hunting grounds of the Paugussett... 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

Elizabeth Park Conservancy

1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

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 included the New York, New Haven & Hartford... 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