- Approved 1968 Area 3.173 km² | - Acquisition 1989 | |
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Scantic river state park
Scantic River State Park is a public recreation area consisting of several separated parcels along the Scantic River in the towns of Enfield, East Windsor, and Somers, Connecticut, totaling 784 acres (317 ha). The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and is suitable for hiking, fishing, and hunting.
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History
The park was first planned in 1967. A master plan was made public and first acquisitions made by the state in 1989.
Hunting
Three parcels are open to hunting: the Powder Hollow area, a 167-acre (68 ha) parcel located in the Hazardville section of Enfield; an area of 180 acres (73 ha) located between Scitico Road and Route 190 around the Enfield/Somers townline; and the Harrington Lot, which covers 239 acres (97 ha) and is located primarily in East Windsor between Melrose Road and Route 140.