Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter, CT

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Overview

Description

The proximity of Stratton Brook to the Hartford metropolitan area has made it one of the better-known small parks in Connecticut. An impressive bike trail, shaded by white pines and traveling over scenic brooks, has replaced the railroad tracks that once ran through the park. Available for any manner of winter and summer sports, from cross-country skiing and ice skating to swimming, boating, and fishing, the park's biggest claim to fame is that it was the first park in the state to be completely wheelchair-accessible.

Geography:

Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter is located near the Hartford metropolitan area. The park was originally called Massacoe State Forest and was acquired to demonstrate forest fire control adjacent to railroads. In 1996, this park became Connecticut's first state park that is completely accessible by wheelchair.

Recreation:

Stratton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park, so fishing is available. Other activities include biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, field sports, picnicking, and swimming.

Facilities:

Park facilities include restrooms, changing rooms, picnic shelters and picnic tables, and seasonal interpretive displays.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby are American Legion and Peoples State Forests, Penwood State Park, and Talcott Mountain State Park.

Booking Window

Sat Nov 30 2024 - Thu Oct 23 2025

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season

Start

End

Walk In

Tue Apr 01 2025

Wed Apr 30 2025

Peak

Thu May 01 2025

Fri Oct 31 2025

Services and Amenities

Within Park

Ada Accessible Fishing
Ada Accessible Hiking Trails
Ada Accessible Picnic Area
Ada Accessible Ramps
Ada Accessible Restroom
Bank Fishing
Beach
Bike Riding
Bike Trail
Biking
Bird Watching
Boardwalk
Fishing
Flush Toilet
Group Picnic Shelters
Hiking
Hiking Trails
Interpretive Programs

Mountain Biking
Nature Center
Park Attendant
Park Benches
Parking
Paved Ada Accessible Site
Paved Roads
Pavilion
Picnic Area
Picnic Tables
Picnicking
Potable Water
Pressurized Water
Restroom
Sandy Beaches
Scenery
Swimming
Trails

Within 10 Miles

18 Hole Golf Course
Grocery Store
Hospital
Laundry

Lodge
Post Office
Restaurant
Small Store

Fees and Cancellation Policies

Please read our Fees and Cancellation Policies

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.86389, -72.835
41°51'50"N, 72°50'6"W

From the south and east: Take I-91 north, Exit 36 (Route 178). Take a left at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 178 west. At the intersection of Route 178 and Route 185, turn right onto Route 185. Follow Route 185 to the intersection of Routes 10 and 202. Turn right onto Routes 10 and 202 north; go 1.8 miles to the intersection of Route 309. Turn left onto Route 309. Follow Route 309 for 1.6 miles to Stratton Brook on the left. From the north: Take I-91 south, Exit 40 (Route 20 west). Follow Route 20 west to the center of Granby. At the intersection of Routes 10 and 202, turn left onto Routes 10 and 202. Follow Routes 10 and 202 for 6.1 miles to the junction of Route 309. Turn right onto Route 309, and then follow Route 309 for 1.6 miles to Stratton Brook on the left. From the west: Take Route 44 east to the intersection of Routes 10 and 202. Turn left onto Routes 10 and 202, and follow this route for 4.6 miles to Route 309. Turn left onto Route 309, and follow Route 309 for 1.6 miles to Stratton Brook on the left.

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