State Park · Connecticut, United States
Rocky Neck State Park
Rocky Neck State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1931.
State Park · Connecticut, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New London, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100° N, 72.2453° 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 Rocky Neck State Park
Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 710 acres (290 ha) on Long Island Sound in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut, United States. The park encompasses a white sand beach and small boardwalk, tidal river, a broad salt marsh, and a large stone pavilion dating from the 1930s. It 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 | East Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of East Lyme |
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 49.1 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 51.2 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 92.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rocky Neck State Park?
Rocky Neck State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.3100° N, 72.2453° W).
When was Rocky Neck State Park established?
Rocky Neck State Park was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Rocky Neck State Park?
The nearest town is East Lyme, Connecticut. located in the town of East Lyme.
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/Rocky_Neck_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).