Picnic Spots Near Me in Newington, ct
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 MoreWadsworth 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
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
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
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
Cockaponset State Forest
18 Ranger Road, Haddam, CT
Enjoy a variety of activities in Connecticut's second largest state forest.
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
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
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
Gay City State Park
Route 85, Hebron, CT
Gay City State Park offers a glimpse into Connecticut's industrial roots with over 1500 acres of endless opportunities for outdoor fun including the exploration of extinct mill-town ruins and... 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
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
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
Gillette 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
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
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
Air Line State Park Trail
Smith Street, East Hampton, CT
Though the rails are long gone, this rail bed once offered fashionable, rapid transit from New York to Boston. Those who travel the corridor today witness the same inspiring panoramas and... Read More
