Stratton Brook State Park
| Stratton Brook State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
 Covered footbridge at Stratton Brook State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Town | Simsbury |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°51′49″N 72°50′07″W / 41.86361°N 72.83528°WCoordinates: 41°51′49″N 72°50′07″W / 41.86361°N 72.83528°W [1] |
| Area | 145 acres (59 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1949 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Website: Stratton Brook State Park | |
Stratton Brook State Park is a Connecticut state park located in the town of Simsbury, 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Hartford. Park activities include picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing.[3] The park also features a nature center, which is open seasonally.[4]
Among the park's notable features is the Massaco Forest Pavilion, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935.
References
- 1 2 "Stratton Brook State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Stratton Brook State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Stratton Brook State Park Nature Center". CT Museum Quest. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
External links
- Stratton Brook State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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