State Park · Connecticut, United States
Humaston Brook State Park
Humaston Brook State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1920.
State Park · Connecticut, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1920 |
| Coordinates | 41.7028° N, 73.1069° 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 Humaston Brook State Park
Humaston Brook State Park is an under-developed day use state park located in the village of Northfield, Connecticut. It preserves a stretch of Humaston Brook, a tributary of the Naugatuck River. Its major feature is Northfield Pond, created by damming in the 19th century. It is commonly known by residents as Knife Shop Pond. It also includes the foundations of the former Northfield Knife Company located along the banks of the brook below the dam, which was the location of one of Litchfield's largest 19th-century employers. Activities in the park include hiking and fishing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Northfield, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the village of Northfield |
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 27.0 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 75.3 miles away
- Albany International Airport (ALB) · Albany, United States · 80.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Humaston Brook State Park?
Humaston Brook State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.7028° N, 73.1069° W).
When was Humaston Brook State Park established?
Humaston Brook State Park was established in 1920, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Humaston Brook State Park?
The nearest town is Northfield, Connecticut. located in the village of Northfield.
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/Humaston_Brook_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).