Connecticut State Parks

Multiple State Parks Close After Reaching Capacity on Sunday

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Multiple state parks have closed after reaching capacity on Sunday.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the following parks are now closed to new visitors:

  • Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union
  • Gardner Lake State Park in Salem
  • Millers Pond State Park in Haddam
  • Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield
  • Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme
  • Scantic River State Park, Powder Hollow in Enfield
  • Sherwood Island State Park in Westport
  • Silver Sands State Park in Milford

Any park that closes on Sunday due to reaching capacity is expected to reopen to new visitors on Monday.

Some parks remain closed due to damage from Tropical Storm Isaias last week. You can get a list of which parks are closed here.

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