State Park · Connecticut, United States
Black Rock State Park
Black Rock State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1926.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1926 |
| Coordinates | 41.6551° N, 73.1064° W |
| Managed by | Connecticut state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Black Rock State Park
Black Rock State Park is a seasonal public recreation area adjoining Mattatuck State Forest in the town of Watertown, Connecticut. The state park covers 444 acres (180 ha) and is known for its large rock face, Black Rock, that offers views of Thomaston, Watertown, and portions of Waterbury. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Watertown, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Watertown |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 29.1 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 72.6 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 78.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Black Rock State Park?
Black Rock State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.6551° N, 73.1064° W).
When was Black Rock State Park established?
Black Rock State Park was established in 1926, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Black Rock State Park?
The nearest town is Watertown, Connecticut. located in the town of Watertown.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Connecticut_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Connecticut state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Rock_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).