Dennis Hill State Park
| Dennis Hill State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
 Picnic pavilion overlooking the park's southeast perimeter | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Town | Norfolk |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°56′55″N 73°11′55″W / 41.94861°N 73.19861°WCoordinates: 41°56′55″N 73°11′55″W / 41.94861°N 73.19861°W [1] |
| Area | 240 acres (97 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1935 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| Website: Dennis Hill State Park | |
Dennis Hill State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Norfolk, Connecticut. The state park was once the estate of Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, who deeded it to the state in 1935. The park offers hiking, picnicking, and views of distant mountains. It is administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Dennis Hill State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "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 September 15, 2016.
- ↑ "Dennis Hill State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. August 10, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
External links
- Dennis Hill State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Dennis Hill State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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