10 Ideal Picnic Spots in Connecticut
What's your idea of a great picnic spot?
When you choose a picnic area, what type of accouterments do you need to make it perfect? Maybe some shade or water like a lake or ocean? How about some good solid picnic tables, or tether ball? Tether ball?! Here are ten awesome Connecticut picnic locations that could work for a family or your group of friends:
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KENT FALLS STATE PARK - KENT CT
Kent Falls Park is located at 462 Kent-Cornwall Road (Route 7) in Kent. The park is open 8 AM to 7 PM through the summer. Call 860-927-3238 for more more info.
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TARRYWILE PARK & MANSION - DANBURY
Tarrywile Park & Mansion is located at 70 Southern Blvd. in Danbury, and is open from sunrise to sunset. For more info, call 203-744-3130.
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HARRYBROOKE PARK - NEW MILFORD
Open from sunrise to sunset, Harrybrooke Park is located at 100 Still River Drive in New Milford and pets are NOT allowed in the park.
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SQUANTZ POND STATE PARK - NEW FAIRFIELD
Squantz Pond Park is located right next Squantz Pond at 178 Shortwoods Rd. in New Fairfield and is open 8 AM until sunset.
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INDIAN WELL STATE PARK - SHELTON
Indian Wells is located at 1 Indian Well Road in Shelton and is open from 8 AM to sunset. Alcohol IS NOT allowed.
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LAKE WARAMAUG STATE PARK - NEW PRESTON
You can find Lake Waramaug State Park at 30 Lake Waramaug Rd. in New Preston and is open from 8 AM until sunset.
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MOUNT TOM STATE PARK - LITCHFIELD
Located on Rt. 202 in Litchfield, Mount Town State Park is opened from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 8 AM until sunset.
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HOUSATONIC MEADOWS STATE PARK - SHARON
Housatonic Meadows is located right on the banks of the Housatonic River on Rt.7 in Sharon. The park is open from 8 AM till sunset and alcohol is not allowed.
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LOVER'S LEAP STATE PARK - NEW MILFORD
Lover's Leap is on Grove Road in New Milford and is a walk-in park and is open from 8 AM until sunset.