CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Route 272 Torrington (Directions) Park Contact Information John A. Minetto State Park c/o Burr Pond State Park 385 Burr Mountain Road Torrington, CT 06790 (860) 482-1817     ACCESSIBILITY This park has limited vehicle access. HOURS: The park is open from 8 am to sunset. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: deep.stateparks@ct.gov Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

John A. Minetto State Park Torrington Summertime fishing or wintertime cross-country skiing make John A. Minetto State Park a four season fun spot. Activities Facilities Directions Map Overview Activities Cross-Country Skiing Pond and Stream Fishing Picnicking Facilities Picnic Tables John A. Minetto State Park, Torrington Directions From the North: take Route 8 south, Exit 44 – (Route 4). Head west on Route 4, through Torrington, for 1½ miles to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. The park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign. From the South: take Route 8 north, Exit 44 - (Route 4). Head west on Route 4, through Torrington, for 1½ miles to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. Park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign. From the East: take I-84, Exit 39 – (Route 4) and follow Route 4 through Torrington to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. The park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign. From the West: take I-84 east to Waterbury, Exit 19 – (Route 8 north). Take Route 8 north, Exit 44 – (Route 4) in Torrington. Head west on Route 4 through Torrington for 1½ miles to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. Park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign. Fees   Information on Season Passes There is no parking fee at John A. Minetto State Park. More Information Map Trail Map Overview This Park was once the location of the first house constructed in the Town of Winsted. The rolling, open land was formerly known as Hall Meadow after the adjacent Hall Brook. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Burr Pond State Park, Torrington  Location: 5 miles north of Torrington on Route 8  Activities: Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Charge: Daily, in season Dennis Hill State Park, Norfolk Location: 2 miles south of Norfolk on Route 272 Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Overlook Charge: None Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information

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