Picnic Spots Near Me in New Haven, ct

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gould Manor Park

655 Holland Hill Road, Fairfield, CT

Acreage: 13.2 acres
Uses: Little League, Playlot, Tennis Court, Picnic Benches, Grills, Skating Ponds, Restroom Facilities
Access: Gould Manor Park, Holland Hill Road

Hammonasset Beach State Park

1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Activities

Bicycling
Camping
Car-Top Boating
Fishing
Picnicking
Saltwater Fishing
Saltwater Swimming
Walking Trails

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

Cockaponset State Forest

18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT

Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.

Cockaponset, named after an Indian chief who's buried in the Ponset section of Haddam, is the second largest... 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.

Sherwood Island State Park

Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT

Connecticut's first state park is still one of its finest. Have a leisurely lunch in the shade of the picnic grove, swim in Long Island sound, or view marsh life from the observation platform... 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