Stoddard Hill State Park
Stoddard Hill State Park | |
Connecticut state park | |
Country | United States |
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State | Connecticut |
County | New London |
Town | Ledyard |
Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) [1] |
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Highest point | |
- elevation | 183 ft (56 m) |
Lowest point | |
- elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
Area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
Established | 1954 |
Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website: Stoddard Hill State Park | |
Stoddard Hill State Park is a publicly owned recreation area managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, located on the eastern shore of the Thames River, about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Norwich, in the town of Ledyard, Connecticut. The state park covers 55 acres and offers facilities for boating, fishing, and hiking.[2]
History
The park was donated to the state in 1954.[3] It is one of several Connecticut state parks that were acquired with funds bequeathed by George Dudley Seymour for the purpose of purchasing recreational areas for public use.[4]
Activities and amenities
The park includes a five-acre tidal estuary with ramp for car-top boating.[5] A trail leads to the top of a 183-foot (56 m) hill that was used by Native Americans as a lookout.[2]
References
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External links
- Stoddard Hill State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stoddard Hill State Park Map Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection