Stoddard Hill State Park

Stoddard Hill State Park is a public recreation area located on the eastern shore of the Thames River, about five miles (8.0 km) south of Norwich, in the town of Ledyard, Connecticut. The state park covers 55 acres and offers facilities for boating, fishing, and hiking. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]

Stoddard Hill State Park
Location in Connecticut
LocationLedyard, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°27′40″N 72°03′52″W[1]
Area55 acres (22 ha)[2]
Elevation148 ft (45 m)[1]
DesignationConnecticut state park
Established1954
AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteStoddard Hill State Park

History

The park was donated to the state in 1954.[4] It is one of several Connecticut state parks that were acquired with funds bequeathed by George Dudley Seymour for the purpose of purchasing recreational areas for public use.[5]

Activities and amenities

The park includes a five-acre tidal estuary with ramp for car-top boating.[6] A trail leads to the top of a 183-foot (56 m) hill that was used by Native Americans as a lookout.[3]

References
  1. "Stoddard 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-3. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  3. "Stoddard Hill State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  4. "State acquires 60 acres for park at Gardner Lake". The Day. New London, Conn. January 19, 1955. p. 22. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  5. "George Dudley Seymour State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  6. "Stoddard Hill Boat Launch". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. June 5, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
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