Quinnipiac River State Park
| Quinnipiac River State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Town | North Haven |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°25′23″N 72°51′12″W / 41.42306°N 72.85333°WCoordinates: 41°25′23″N 72°51′12″W / 41.42306°N 72.85333°W [1] |
| Area | 323 acres (131 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1948 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Website: Quinnipiac River State Park | |
Quinnipiac River State Park is state-run, public recreation area located in the town of North Haven, Connecticut. The four sections of the state park protect 6 miles (9.7 km) of the Quinnipiac River. The park is traversed by a 4-mile (6.4 km) stretch of the Quinnipiac Trail. The park was created in 1948 on land leftover from the construction of the Wilbur Cross Parkway. In addition to hiking, the park offers canoeing, fishing, and hunting. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Quinnipiac River State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-2. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Quinnipiac River State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. July 18, 2016. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
External links
- Quinnipiac River State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Quinnipiac River State Park Map North Haven Trails Association
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