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Route 5
Wallingford
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| Park Contact Information |
Wharton Brook
State Park
c/o Sleeping Giant State Park
200 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518 |
| (203) 287-5658 |
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| ACCESSIBILITY |
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Picnic Shelter |
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Swimming | |
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| HOURS: |
| The park is open from 8 am to sunset. |
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| WATER QUALITY: |
| Current information on swimming water quality. |
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| PETS: |
| Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas. | |
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| STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: |
| Email: |
| deep.stateparks@ct.gov |
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(860) 424-3200
(866) 287-2757
(Toll Free in CT) |
| Fax: |
| (860) 424-4070 |
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Wharton Brook
State Park
Wallingford |
| Located on wooded, sandy knolls, Wharton Brook offers solitude for a quiet, peaceful picnic. | |
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 Fishing |
 Swimming |
 Picnicking |
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Wharton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park.
Please see Trout Parks for important information. |
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Bathrooms, Picnic Shelter
Picnic Shelter Rental Information |
| Note to Swimmers: Please read the Beach Rules and Swimming Safety Information before entering the park. |
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford |
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| From I-91 (north or south): Take Exit 13. Take a left at the end of the long exit ramp onto Route 5 south. Park entrance is a tenth of a mile on the left. |
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There is a weekend/holiday fee at Wharton Brook State Park.
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Park Map
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| In 1918-1920, this Park was known as a traveler's wayside; motorists could stop to have their cars serviced and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch. The park was the forerunner of the rest areas developed by the State Department of Transportation. In 1918 Wharton Brook was established as a park. |
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| Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: |
Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden
Location: 2 miles north of Hamden off Route 10
Activities: Hiking, Stream Fishing, Picnicking, Youth Group Camping, Nature Trail, Scenic Vista, Lookout Tower
Charge: Weekends and holidays |
Pavilion at Wharton Brook State Park | |
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| Related Links |
Connecticut Tourism Information
Fishing Information |
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