Wooster Mountain State Park
| Wooster Mountain State Park | |
| Connecticut State Park | |
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| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| City | Danbury |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°21′03″N 73°28′13″W / 41.35083°N 73.47028°WCoordinates: 41°21′03″N 73°28′13″W / 41.35083°N 73.47028°W [1] |
| Area | 444 acres (180 ha) |
| Established | 1920 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut
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| Website: Wooster Mountain State Park | |
Wooster Mountain State Park is an undeveloped, public recreation area located within the city limits of Danbury, Connecticut. The state park covers 444 acres (180 ha) that are suitable for hiking, hunting, and target shooting.[2][3] The park is crossed by the Ives Trail.[4]
History
The park was established in 1920 with an initial holding of 100 acres.[5] In 1934, the State Register and Manual identified Wooster Mountain as Connecticut's 23rd state park, with 310 acres.[6] The Civilian Conservation Corps was active in the park from 1935 to 1937, clearing trees that were infected with Dutch elm disease.[7] The CCC's former campground forms the site of the Wooster Mountain Firing Range.
References
- 1 2 "Wooster Mountain State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ "Wooster Mountain State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-4. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Ives Trail and Greenway" (PDF). Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials. April 1, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 30, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Table XI: Name, Date of Establishment, Area and Location of State Parks". Public and Semi-Public Lands of Connecticut. State of Connecticut. 1930. p. 123. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
- ↑ "State Parks". State Register and Manual 1934. State of Connecticut. 1934. p. 227. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Exploring the CCC in Connecticut" (PDF). Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy. CCC Legacy. 2015. p. 13. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
External links
- Wooster Mountain State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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