Stratton Brook State Park
| Stratton Brook State Park | |
|---|---|
 Pavilion built by the CCC | |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Location | Simsbury, Connecticut, United States |
| 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] |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m)[1] |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Established | 1949[3] |
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Stratton Brook State Park |
Stratton Brook State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Simsbury, Connecticut. Among its notable features is the Massaco Forest Pavilion, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. The state park offers picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing[3] as well as a seasonal nature center.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b "Stratton Brook State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ a b "Stratton Brook State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. August 7, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ "Stratton Brook State Park Nature Center". CT Museum Quest. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
External links[]
- Stratton Brook State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stratton Brook State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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Categories:
- State parks of Connecticut
- Simsbury, Connecticut
- Parks in Hartford County, Connecticut
- Nature centers in Connecticut
- Civilian Conservation Corps in Connecticut
- Protected areas established in 1949