CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location 149 Farms Village Road (Route 309) Simsbury (Directions) Park Contact Information c/o Penwood State Park 57 Gun Mill Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 242-1158 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}   {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Bathrooms {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Changing Houses {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Fishing {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Hiking {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Parking {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Shelter {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Tables {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Seasonal Interpretive Displays HOURS: The park is open from 8 am to sunset. WATER QUALITY: Current information on swimming water quality. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails.  Pets are not allowed on the beach. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: dep.stateparks@ct.gov Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Stratton Brook Covered Bridge} Stratton Brook State Park Simsbury Stratton Brook is a completely wheelchair accessible park offering swimming, picnicking and interpretive programs in a beautifully wooded setting. Activities Facilities Directions Map History Activities {Biking} Bikeway {Hiking} Hiking {Cross-Country Skiing} Cross-Country Skiing {Ice Skating} Ice Skating {Field Sports} Field Sports {Picnicking} Picnicking {Fishing} Fishing {Swimming} Swimming Fishing Stratton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park. Please see Trout Parks for important information. Facilities Bathrooms, Changing Houses, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Tables, Seasonal Interpretive Displays Picnic Shelter Rental Information Note to Swimmers:  Please read the Beach Regulations and Swimming Safety Information before entering the park {Stratton Brook State Park} Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury Directions 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 for 4.6 miles to the intersection of Route 309. Turn left onto Route 309 and follow Route 309 for 1.6 miles to Stratton Brook on the left. Fees   Information on Season Passes There are separate weekend/holiday and weekday fees at Stratton Brook State Park. More Information Map Park Map (890 K) History The proximity of Stratton Brook to the Hartford metropolitan area has made it one of the better known small parks of the State. It was originally called Massacoe State Forest and was acquired to demonstrate forest fire control adjacent to railroads. The railroad tracks have been replaced by an impressive bike trail shaded by white pines and traveling over scenic brooks. In 1996, this park became Connecticut's first state park that is completely accessible by wheelchair. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: American Legion and Peoples State Forests, Barkhamsted Location: Route 44 east from Winsted to Route 318 east to Pleasant Valley; or Route 44 west from New Hartford to Route 181 north to Pleasant Valley Activities: Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Snowmobiling, Stream Fishing Charge: Weekends in season, campsite fee Penwood State Park, Bloomfield Location: Route 185 across from the Talcott Mountain parking area Activities: Biking, Hiking, Picnicking, Ski Touring, Vista Charge: None Talcott Mountain State Park, Bloomfield Location: The Tower Trail parking area is located on Route 185, west of Route 178 and east of Route 10 Activities: Hiking, Picnicking, Observation Tower (seasonal), Vista Charge: None Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information {Link to Top of Page}