Scantic River State Park
Scantic River State Park is a public recreation area consisting of several separated parcels totaling 784 acres (317 ha) along the Scantic River in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor, and Somers, Connecticut.[3] The state park is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]
| Scantic River State Park | |
|---|---|
Scantic River at the Melrose Road park access point in East Windsor | |
Location in Connecticut Scantic River State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | East Windsor, Enfield & Somers, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°59′01″N 72°31′37″W / 41.98361°N 72.52694°W[1] |
| Area | 784 acres (317 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m)[1] |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Established | 1967 |
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Scantic River State Park |
History edit
The park was first planned in 1967 with the state legislature approving the plans the following year. A master plan was made public in 1989, after which the first state purchases of land for the park began. The state intends to purchase 2,215 acres (896 ha);[4] as of 2014, 784 acres (317 ha) had been acquired.[2]
Hunting edit
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 edit
- ^ a b "Scantic River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Scantic River State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
- ^ Rodriguez, Cindy (November 28, 1994). "Economy has put parks on hold". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Conn. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ "Scantic River State Park (Hunting Map)" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. October 1, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
External links edit
- Scantic River State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Scantic River Linear Park Map: Enfield & Somers Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Scantic River Linear Park Map: Enfield Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Scantic River Linear Park Map: East Windsor Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection