Scantic River State Park
| Scantic River State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
 The Scantic River at the state park access on Melrose Road in East Windsor | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Towns | Enfield, East Windsor, Somers |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°59′01″N 72°31′37″W / 41.98361°N 72.52694°WCoordinates: 41°59′01″N 72°31′37″W / 41.98361°N 72.52694°W [1] |
| Area | 784 acres (317 ha) |
| Established | 1967 [2] |
| - Approved | 1968 |
| - Acquisition | 1989 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| 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]
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
- 1 2 "Scantic River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 1 2 Rodriguez, Cindy (November 28, 1994). "Economy has put parks on hold: some progress, but plans are still in their early stages". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Conn. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- 1 2 "Scantic River State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "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 10, 2016.
- ↑ "Scantic River State Park (Hunting Map)" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. October 1, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
External links
- Scantic River State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Scantic River Linear Park Map (east) Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Scantic River Linear Park Map (west) Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection