Parks Near Me in Washington, ct
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Road, New Preston, CT
Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the unrippled lake surface, the park becomes a mecca... Read More
Pratt Nature Center
Paper Mill Road, New Milford, CT
Mount Tom State Park
Route 202, Litchfield, CT
Mt. Tom is one of the oldest parks in the state park system; it is named for the mountain within its boundaries. In 1915 it was established as a state park. There is a stone tower on top of the... Read More
Lovers Leap State Park
Grove Road, New Milford, CT
Lovers Leap is a walk-in park with hiking trails, scenic vistas and historic ruins. The 160 acre park is divided into three sections, each featuring a different appreciation for the park... Read More
George C. Waldo State Park
457 Purchase Brook Road, Southbury, CT
This park consists of 150 acres on the banks of Lake Lillinonah. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and mountain biking are permitted. This park is open year round at no... Read More
Mohawk Mountain State Park
20 Mohawk Mountain Road, Goshen, CT
In total, the White Memorial Foundation contributed over 2,900 acres to the acquisition of the forest, starting in 1921. The rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary provide panoramic vistas. A... 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
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
Squantz Pond State Park
178 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT
Squantz Pond immerses the visitor in a "mountain like" setting. Steep, wooded slopes disappear into the cool, blue pond below. In the fall, the park becomes a haven for photographers capturing... 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
Newtown Parks and Recreation
8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT
Paugussett State Forest
off Rte. 34, Newton, CT
Activities include boating, fishing, hiking, letterboxing, hunting, and mountain biking.
Read MoreJohn A. Minetto State Park
Route 272, Torrington, CT
This Park was once the location of the first house constructed in the Town of Winchester. The rolling, open land was formerly known as Hall Meadow after the adjacent Hall... Read More
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Route 7, Sharon, CT
Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to... Read More
Naugatuck State Forest Mt. Sanford Block
Activities: Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Youth Group Camping
Read MoreBurr 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
Putnam Memorial State Park
499 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding, CT
This was the site of the Continental Army's 1779 winter encampment under the command of General Israel Putnam. The site consists of remains of the encampment, reconstructed log buildings, and a... 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
