Black Rock State Park

For the similarly named state park in Georgia, see Black Rock Mountain State Park.
Black Rock State Park
Connecticut State Park
Scenic view from Black Rock
Country  United States
State  Connecticut
County Litchfield
Town Watertown
Elevation 525 ft (160 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°39′33″N 73°06′22″W / 41.65917°N 73.10611°W / 41.65917; -73.10611Coordinates: 41°39′33″N 73°06′22″W / 41.65917°N 73.10611°W / 41.65917; -73.10611 [1]
Area 444 acres (180 ha) [2]
Established 1926 [3]
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Black Rock State Park

Black Rock State Park is a Connecticut state park in the town of Watertown.[3] The park is opened during the spring, fall, and summer seasons. The park is the home of Black Rock, a large rock face offering views of the Thomaston, Watertown, and portions of Waterbury, Connecticut.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Black Rock State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-1. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Black Rock State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved March 20, 2014.

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