Bennett's Pond State Park

Bennett's Pond State Park
Stream from Bennett's Pond in winter
Map showing the location of Bennett's Pond State Park
Map showing the location of Bennett's Pond State Park
Location in Connecticut
Map showing the location of Bennett's Pond State Park
Map showing the location of Bennett's Pond State Park
Bennett's Pond State Park (the United States)
LocationRidgefield, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°20′25″N 73°28′55″W / 41.34028°N 73.48194°W / 41.34028; -73.48194[1]
Area460 acres (190 ha)[2]
Elevation525 ft (160 m)[1]
DesignationConnecticut state park
Established2002
AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteBennett's Pond State Park

Bennett's Pond State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The state park occupies a portion of the estate once owned by industrialist Louis D. Conley. The park features the 56-acre pond for which it is named and many miles of hiking trails in a pristine woodland environment.[3] It is contiguous with Wooster Mountain State Park and is crossed by the Ives Trail.[4][5] In addition to hiking, the park offers fishing, biking, and seasonal bow hunting.[6] It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

  1. ^ a b "Bennett Ponds". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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