State Park · Connecticut, United States
Minnie Island State Park
Minnie Island State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1925.
State Park · Connecticut, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New London, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1925 |
| Coordinates | 41.5058° N, 72.2219° 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 Minnie Island State Park
Minnie Island State Park is a public recreation area occupying a tiny island at the southern end of 529-acre (214 ha) Gardner Lake that is split by the townline between Salem and Montville, Connecticut. It is accessible only via boat and offers opportunities for picnicking and fishing as well as general exploration in a largely deserted setting. The 0.88-acre (0.36 ha) island is the state's smallest state park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 38.4 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 43.8 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 86.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Minnie Island State Park?
Minnie Island State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.5058° N, 72.2219° W).
When was Minnie Island State Park established?
Minnie Island State Park was established in 1925, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
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/Minnie_Island_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).