Stratton Brook State Park

Stratton Brook State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Simsbury, Connecticut. Among its notable features is the Massaco Forest Pavilion, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. The state park offers picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing[3] as well as a seasonal nature center.[4]

Stratton Brook State Park
Pavilion built by the CCC
Location in Connecticut
LocationSimsbury, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°51′49″N 72°50′07″W[1]
Area145 acres (59 ha)[2]
Elevation236 ft (72 m)[1]
DesignationConnecticut state park
Established1949[3]
AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteStratton Brook State Park

References

  1. "Stratton Brook 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-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. "Stratton Brook State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. August 7, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  4. "Stratton Brook State Park Nature Center". CT Museum Quest. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
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