Scantic River State Park

Scantic River State Park
Connecticut State Park
The Scantic River at the state park access on Melrose Road in East Windsor
Country  United States
State  Connecticut
County Hartford
Towns Enfield, East Windsor, Somers
Elevation 128 ft (39 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°59′01″N 72°31′37″W / 41.98361°N 72.52694°W / 41.98361; -72.52694Coordinates: 41°59′01″N 72°31′37″W / 41.98361°N 72.52694°W / 41.98361; -72.52694 [1]
Area 784 acres (317 ha)
Established 1967 [2]
 - Approved 1968
 - Acquisition 1989
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Scantic River State Park

Scantic River State Park is a public recreation area consisting of several separated parcels along the Scantic River in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor, and Somers, Connecticut, totaling 784 acres (317 ha).[3][4] The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting.[3]

History

The park was first planned in 1967. A master plan was made public and first acquisitions made by the state in 1989.[2]

Hunting

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.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Scantic River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. 1 2 Rodriguez, Cindy (November 28, 1994). "Economy has put parks on hold: some progress, but plans are still in their early stages". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Conn. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Scantic River State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
  4. ↑ "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-3. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Scantic River State Park (Hunting Map)" (PDF). Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. October 1, 2006. Retrieved April 15, 2014.


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