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Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter, CT

Description

In 1918-1920, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was known as a traveler's wayside; motorists could stop to have their cars serviced and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch. Parks like this were the forerunners of today's rest stops. However, Wharton Brook State Park is no highway rest stop; it is, instead, a lovely, natural setting for a family picnic, great fishing, and refreshing swimming.
Status: Closed through Mon Mar 31 2025   Season Dates
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Overview

Description

In 1918-1920, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was known as a traveler's wayside; motorists could stop to have their cars serviced and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch. Parks like this were the forerunners of today's rest stops. However, Wharton Brook State Park is no highway rest stop; it is, instead, a lovely, natural setting for a family picnic, great fishing, and refreshing swimming.

Geography:

Near Hamden, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was the forerunner of the rest areas developed by the State Department of Transportation.

Recreation:

Wharton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park, so fishing is an activity option, as is swimming and picnicking.

Facilities:

Park facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, and picnic shelters.

Nearby Attractions:

Sleeping Giant State Park is nearby, in Hamden.

Booking Window
Thu Nov 28 2024 - Tue Oct 21 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
Fri May 23 2025
Peak
Sat May 24 2025
Mon Sep 01 2025
Walk In
Tue Sep 02 2025
Tue Nov 11 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Ada Accessible Picnic Area
  • Ada Accessible Restroom
  • Bank Fishing
  • Beach
  • Bike Riding
  • Covered Group Structure
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Gatehouse
  • Grills
  • Park Attendant
  • Parking
  • Paved Ada Accessible Site
  • Paved Roads
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Potable Water
  • Pressurized Water
  • Sandy Beaches
  • Scenery
  • Swimming
Within 10 Miles
  • Cafe
  • Convenience Store
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Golf
  • Golf Course
  • Grocery Store
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Historic Sites
  • Hospital
  • Ice Machine
  • Laundry
  • Lodge
  • Post Office
  • Restaurant
  • Restroom
  • Snack Bar
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.425, -72.83583
41°25'30"N, 72°50'9"W

From I-91 north or south: Take Exit 13. Turn left at the end of the long exit ramp onto Route 5 south. The park entrance is a tenth of a mile down, on the left.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter
CT Route 5
WALLINGFORD  CT  06492
Phone Number:
Information:  (203)789-7498
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