Hartford County

Area of Hartford County

Parks

1. Dinosaur State Park
2. Penwood State Park
3. Salmon River State Forest
4. Stratton Brook State Park
5. Talcott Mountain State Park

Hartford County Attractions

1. Lake Compounce
2. The Ancient Burial Ground
3. Connecticut Science Center
4. Imagine Nation Kids Museum
5. Bushnel Park
6. The Mark Twain House and Museum
7. The Wadsworth Atheneum

Park Info:

Dinosaur State Park - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Picnicking, Dinosaur Track Viewing and Casting

Admission: Admission to the grounds is free. Admission to the exhibition building is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and under.

For information, call: 860-529-8423

Penwood State Park - Bloomfield, Connecticut

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Picnicking, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing

Admission: Free

For information, call: 860-242-1158

Salmon River State Forest - Colchester, Connecticut

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Picnicking, Fishing, Hunting, Cross-Country Skiing, Letterboxing

Admission: Free

For information, call: 860-295-9523

Stratton Brook State Park - Simsbury, Connecticut

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Biking, Picnicking, Fishing, Swimming, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Skating

Admission: The entry fee for Connecticut residents is $7 per vehicle on weekends and holidays. There is no charge during the week. For non-residents, the entry fee is $10 per vehicle on weekends and holidays, free on weekdays.

For information, call: 860-242-1158

Talcott Mountain State Park - Bloomfield, Connecticut

Activities: Walking, Hiking, Picnicking, Visiting Historic Heublein Towe

Admission: Free

For information, call: 860-242-1158