CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Park Location Route 5 Wallingford (Directions) Park Contact Information Wharton Brook State Park c/o Sleeping Giant State Park 200 Mount Carmel Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203) 287-5658 {Link to Purchase a State Park Season Pass}   {Link to Parks and Forests App}   {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This park offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Picnic Shelter {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Swimming 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. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: deep.stateparks@ct.gov  Telephone: (860) 424-3200 Seasonal Water Quality Information: (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Wharton Brook State Park} Wharton Brook State Park Wallingford Located on wooded, sandy knolls, Wharton Brook offers solitude for a quiet, peaceful picnic.     Activities Facilities Directions Map Overview Activities {Camping} Fishing {Swimming} Swimming {Picnicking} Picnicking Fishing Wharton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park. Please see Trout Parks for important information. Facilities 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} Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford Directions 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. Fees   There are no parking fees at Wharton Brook State Park.   State Park/Forest Fees  | Season and other Park Passes Map Park Map  View other State Parks and Forest maps. Overview 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. 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 {Pavillion at Wharton Brook State Park} Pavilion at Wharton Brook State Park Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information {Link to Top of Page} Content last updated January 2019