CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location 57 Fort Street Groton (Directions) Park Contact Information Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park (860) 449-6877 (Seasonal) c/o Fort Trumbull State Park 90 Walbach Street Address New London, CT 06320 (860) 444-7591 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}   {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Museum {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Parking {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Tables {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Portable Toilet HOURS: The museum and monument are open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends from Labor Day to Columbus Day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The grounds are open daily year-round from 8:00 am to sunset. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: dep.stateparks @ct.gov Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Fort Griswold State Park} Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park Groton Add a touch of reality to your Revolutionary War history lesson with a visit to Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, site of the 1781 massacre led by the traitorous Benedict Arnold. Activities Facilities Directions Map History Activities {Historic Fort Museum} Tour the Historic Fort Museum {Monument} Monument Facilities Museum, Picnic Tables, Portable Toilets {Fort Griswold} Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton Directions Coming From I-95 North: take Exit 87 (Left Hand Exit) onto Clarence B. Sharp Highway. Turn right at first light onto Meridian Street.  Turn left at first light onto Mitchell Street.  Take second right onto Park Avenue.  Park is one block straight ahead.   Coming From I-95 South:  take Exit 87 onto Clarence B. Sharp Highway.  Turn right at first light onto Meridian Street.  Turn left at first light onto Mitchell Street.  Take second right onto Park Avenue.  Park is one block straight ahead. Fees   Information on Season Passes There are no parking fees at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. More Information Map A map is not available for this park. View other State Parks and Forests maps. History This is the historic site where, on September 6, 1781, British Forces, commanded by the infamous Benedict Arnold, captured the Fort and massacred 88 of the 165 defenders stationed there. The Ebenezer Avery House which sheltered the wounded after the battle has been restored on the grounds. A Revolutionary War museum also depicts the era. The Battle of Groton Heights and The Burning of New London   Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Bluff Point State Park and Coastal Reserve Location: Route 117 Exit from I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike). Right onto Route 1, left on Depot Road, continue under railroad overpass to parking area. Activities:  Biking, Hiking, Saltwater Fishing Charge: None {Fort Griswold} Fort Griswold State Park Fort Trumbull State Park, New London Location: On  I-95S to New London cross over the Gold Star Bridge (Thames River) and take Exit 84S towards Downtown New London. Additional street directions Activities: Historic Fort and Grounds, Visitor Center Exhibits, Saltwater Fishing, Waterfront Walk Charge: Fee for touring Fort and Visitor Center Exhibits Haley Farm State Park, Groton  Location: Follow Route 215 south to Brook Street in Groton Activities: Biking, Birding, Hiking Charge: None Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information {Link to Top of Page}