Stratton Brook State Park
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Stratton Brook State Park
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 Covered bridge in Stratton Brook State Park. |
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| location | Simsbury , USA | |
| surface | 0.59 km² | |
| Geographical location | 41 ° 52 ′ N , 72 ° 50 ′ W | |
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| Setup date | 1949 | |
| administration | Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, State of Connecticut, The Nature Conservancy, Aquarion Water Company | |
Stratton Brook State Park is a state park in the US state of Connecticut in the area of the Simsbury community .
description
The park was originally called Massacoe State Forest . It was designed as a training area for fighting wildfire along railway lines. Later the railroad tracks were removed and the route converted into a cycle path. Today the park offers picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, skiing, and ice fishing. There is also a nature conservation center in the park that is open seasonally. The Stratton Brook drains the park and flows into the Hop Brook , which flows into the Farmington River . In 1935 the popular Massaco Forest Pavilion was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps . The proximity to Hartford makes the park a popular destination. In 1996, it was the first Connecticut park to be completely wheelchair accessible. The Darling-Hilles Memorial Forest adjoins the park in the northeast.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
- ^ State Parks and Forests : Funding, Recruiting, and Referrals. (PDF)
- ^ Stratton Brook State Park , State Parks and Forests
- ↑ Stratton Brook State Park Nature Center CT Museum Quest
Web links
- Stratton Brook State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection