Scantic River State Park
Scantic River State Park | |
Connecticut State Park | |
Country | United States |
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State | Connecticut |
County | Hartford |
Towns | Enfield, East Windsor, Somers |
Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) [1] |
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Area | 784 acres (317 ha) |
Established | 1967 [2] |
- Approved | 1968 |
- Acquisition | 1989 |
Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website: Scantic River State Park | |
Scantic River State Park is a public recreation area consisting of several separated parcels along the Scantic River in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor, and Somers, Connecticut, totaling 784 acres (317 ha).[3][4] The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting.[3]
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History
The park was first planned in 1967. A master plan was made public and first acquisitions made by the state in 1989.[2]
Hunting
Three parcels are open to hunting: the Powder Hollow area, a 167-acre (68 ha) parcel located in the Hazardville section of Enfield; an area of 180 acres (73 ha) located between Scitico Road and Route 190 around the Enfield/Somers townline; and the Harrington Lot, which covers 239 acres (97 ha) and is located primarily in East Windsor between Melrose Road and Route 140.[5]
References
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External links
- Scantic River State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection