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This is a list of state parks, reserves, forests and wildlife management areas (WMAs) in the Connecticut state park and forest system, shown in five tables. The first table lists state parks and reserves, the second lists state park trails, the third lists state forests, the fourth lists Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and the fifth lists other state-owned, recreation-related areas.
Lake Mohegan, which includes waterfalls called The Cascades, is a popular destination for hiking, as are the Fairfield Audubon Society [29] and the Bird Sanctuary. Ye Yacht Yard, a town-owned facility on Southport Harbor, provides boat launch services to residents, and access to moorings in Southport Harbor.
Mohegan State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the towns of Scotland and Sprague. [2] The forest is available for hiking, hunting, and letterboxing. [3]
Originally part of Mohegan reservation lands, the property was taken by the state of Connecticut in the 20th century and Fort Shantok State Park was established. In 1995, following legal action by the tribe to recover its lands, the state returned the park to Mohegan control. [3] The tribe now operates the area, part of its reservation, as a ...
Mohegan Lake was named "Lake Mohegan" in 1859 by William Jones, who owned the Mount Pleasant Hotel on the eastern side of the lake. [15]The Mohegan were a tribe of Native Americans once associated with the Pequot of easternmost Connecticut, who were pushed successively west to the area of the Housatonic River during the 17th and into the 18th century.
The Park Center contains Spaulding Pond, the square, fountain, and Mohegan monument, both playgrounds and a dog pound run by the Norwich Police Department. The Park Center has declined somewhat. The zoo, reptile house, and concession stand have been closed for over a decade. However, much has been done to improve the appearance of the remaining ...
Enjoy a classic game of Hearts and watch out for the Queen of Spades!
Lake Quonnipaug: (Quinnipiac) "long pond" Saugatuck River: (Paugussett) "outlet of the tidal river" Shenipsit Lake: (Mohegan) "at the great pool" Shepaug River: (Tunxis) "great pond" Shetucket River: (Mohegan) "land between rivers" Shunock River: (Mohegan) "stony place" or possibly "place between streams" Skungamug River: (Nipmuck) "eel-fishing ...