When settlers first arrived in this portion of the state, they purchased a large tract of land from the Indians for a consideration of one brass kettle. The name Kettletown, given to this area at that time, still endures, and all of the present state park lies within the boundaries of the original purchase. The park extends for about two miles along the east shore of Lake Zoar. The fifth largest freshwater body in the State, Lake Zoar was created by the diversion of the Housatonic River when the Stevenson Dam was constructed for the generation of hydroelectric power. The handicapped-accessible nature trail is a popular attraction. The 492-acre park offers flush toilets, paved/gravel parking, drinking water. Open daily, it is located 5 miles south of Southbury, Exit 15, off I-84.
Location:
c/o Southford Falls State Park, Quaker Farms Road, Rte 188, Southbury Connecticut 06488
Telephone
203-264-5169
Other Connecticut State Parks nearby:
(Barkhamsted) American Legion State Park
(Harwinton) Black Rock State Park
(Torrington) Burr Pond State Park
(Redding) Collis P. Huntington State Park
(Colchester) Day Pond State Park
(Torrington) Dennis Hill State Park
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04/19 Coming to The Southbury area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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