Ross Pond – Old Furnace State Park

There are 2 ponds here’ smaller northern is Upper Ross (or Half Hill Pond). The larger is 31-acre Ross Pond with car-top/carry-in boat ramp, frequesntly stocked for trout fishing from…

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Nipmuck State Forest

Nipmuck State Forest, adjoining Bigelow Hollow, is 3 bodies of water for pond fishing, paddling & scuba diving. Bigelow Pond (20+ acres) has launch for trailered boats, no internal combustion…

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Natchaug State Forest/Natchaug River

Natchaug State Forest/Natchaug River is a 13,200 acre park which spreads over 6 towns. Rivers & ponds offer varied paddles & fishing, including Natchaug River, a designated Trout Park” stocked…

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Albert E. Moss Wildlife Sanctuary

Park at Town Hall/Community Center. Cross street to stairs by apartments for entrance. 135 acre natural area with 2.15 miles on 2 loop trails (blazed white). See wildlife while walking…

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Phillip Lauter Park

Lauter Park Splash Pad is perfect for children, you will have fun keeping cool in the splash pad waters. The park is also home to a beach area along the…

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Merrow Meadow Park

Merrow Meadow Park offers an easy 0.57 mile loop trail follows the east side of the Willimantic River, with interpretive signs, handicapped accessible fishing pad. (0.32 miles are paved, 0.25…

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Willimantic Whitewater Partnership, Inc.

Willimantic Whitewater Partnership is dedicated to creating a downtown Willimantic riverside park that will provide river views and eventually river access, serve as a regional hub for three rail trails,…

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