Parks Near Me in Meriden, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 MoreBeaverbrook 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 MoreWest 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
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
Naugatuck State Forest Mt. Sanford Block
Activities: Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Youth Group Camping
Read MoreChatfield 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
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
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
Cockaponset State Forest
18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT
Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.
Platt Nature Center
Roast Meat Hill Road, Killingworth, CT
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
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
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
