Day Pond State Park

Day Pond State Park
Connecticut State Park
Country  United States
State  Connecticut
County New London
Town Colchester
Elevation 463 ft (141 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°33′12″N 72°25′06″W / 41.55333°N 72.41833°W / 41.55333; -72.41833Coordinates: 41°33′12″N 72°25′06″W / 41.55333°N 72.41833°W / 41.55333; -72.41833 [1]
Area 180 acres (73 ha) [2]
Established 1949
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Day Pond State Park

Day Pond State Park is a public recreation area covering 180 acres (73 ha) in the town of Colchester, Connecticut. The state park abuts Salmon River State Forest and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The park offers opportunities for hiking, swimming, shoreline fishing, and picnicking.[3]

History

Foundation stones and the park's pond are the few remaining signs of the pioneering Day family, who built the pond to provide waterpower to operate the family sawmill. The land became a state park in 1949.[3]

Activities and amenities

The park is designated for trout management and offers shoreline fishing on Day Pond.[4] The pond covers about 7 acres (2.8 ha) and reaches a depth of a little over 10 feet (3.0 m).[5] Park trails connect with approximately five miles of trails in the adjoining state forest.[6] Swimming is also available.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Day Pond State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "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-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Day Pond State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  4. ↑ "2016 Connecticut Angler's Guide" (PDF). State of Connecticut. p. 33. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Day Pond" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. September 2011. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Day Pond State Park Map" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. May 12, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
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