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. The state park is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[1]

Scantic River State Park
River view
Scantic River at the Melrose Road
park access point in East Windsor
Scantic River State Park is located in Connecticut
Scantic River State Park
Scantic River State Park
Location in Connecticut
Scantic River State Park is located in the United States
Scantic River State Park
Scantic River State Park
Scantic River State Park (the United States)
LocationEast Windsor, Enfield & Somers, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°59′01″N 72°31′37″W / 41.98361°N 72.52694°W / 41.98361; -72.52694
Area784 acres (317 ha)[1]
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Established1967
Administered byConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
DesignationConnecticut state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

History

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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 intended to purchase 2,215 acres (896 ha);[2] as of 2024, 784 acres (317 ha) had been acquired.[1]

Hunting

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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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Other State Parks and Forests". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Cindy (November 28, 1994). "Economy has put parks on hold". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Conn. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  3. ^ "Scantic River State Park (Hunting Map)" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. September 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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