Penwood State Park

Penwood State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / Connecticut

Location:4 miles west of Bloomfield on Route 185.
Facilities:Picnic shelter, picnic tables, bathrooms (é), trails.
Activities:Hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, picnicking.
Special Features:Park has an extensive trail system, with most of the trails starting and ending in the main picnic area. A nature trail built by the Youth Conservation Corps encircles Lake Louise and passes by the pinnacle overlook. At the donor's request, ground fires, horses, and camping are specifically excluded from activities at this park.
Address:57 Gunn Mill Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone:860-242-1158
Web: www.dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/penwood.htm
Size: 787 acres.

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