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CT State Parks and Forests Main Page |
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Park Location |
Route 5 Wallingford (Directions) |
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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 |
This park offers: |
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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 |
Telephone: |
(860) 424-3200 |
Seasonal Water Quality Information: |
(866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) |
Fax: |
(860) 424-4070 |
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{Wharton Brook State Park} |
Wharton Brook State Park Wallingford |
Located on wooded, sandy knolls, Wharton Brook offers solitude for a quiet, peaceful picnic. |
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{Camping} Fishing |
{Swimming} Swimming |
{Picnicking} 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 |
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{Wharton Brook State 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 are no parking fees at Wharton Brook State Park.
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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 |
{Pavillion at Wharton Brook State Park} Pavilion at Wharton Brook State Park | |
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Related Links |
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