Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill State Park
Connecticut State Park
Picnic pavilion overlooking
the park's southeast perimeter
Country  United States
State  Connecticut
County Litchfield
Town Norfolk
Elevation 1,621 ft (494 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°56′55″N 73°11′55″W / 41.94861°N 73.19861°W / 41.94861; -73.19861Coordinates: 41°56′55″N 73°11′55″W / 41.94861°N 73.19861°W / 41.94861; -73.19861 [1]
Area 240 acres (97 ha) [2]
Established 1935
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Dennis Hill State Park

Dennis Hill State Park is a public recreation area located in the town of Norfolk, Connecticut. The state park was once the estate of Dr. Frederick Shepard Dennis, who deeded it to the state in 1935. The park offers hiking, picnicking, and views of distant mountains. It is administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dennis Hill State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "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-1. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  3. "Dennis Hill State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. August 10, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
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