Covered bridge at Stratton Brook State Park (Instagram@ilovemoo)

Stratton Brook State Park

Simsbury, CT

Stratton Brook offers swimming, picnicking, fishing, cycling, interpretive programs, and more in a beautifully wooded setting with ADA accessibility. Originally called Massacoe State Forest, the park’s land was acquired to demonstrate forest fire control techniques along railroads. 

The railroad tracks have since been replaced by a bike trail shaded by white pines and traveling over scenic brooks and through a covered bridge. Stratton Brook State Park Trail connects the Farmington River Trail to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Stratton Brook was designated a state park in 1949, and in 1996, it became the first completely wheelchair-accessible state park in the state of Connecticut. 

Views from the Park
Location

149 Farms Village Road
Simsbury, CT 06070

Details

Open Daily
(8:00 a.m. – Sunset)

Contact

Main (860) 242-1158

Two people walking on path at Stratton Brook (Instagram@febnaba)
Activities

Overview

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Biking

Field Trips

Fishing

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Hiking

Interactive

Multi- Use Trails

Nature Center

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NATURE CENTER (SEASONAL)

Learn more about Stratton Brook's ecosystem, including the hundreds of species that live here. Along with a variety of displays and exhibits, the Nature Center also offers programming for curious minds during the peak summer season.  

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Open seasonally, Friday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Nature

Picnicking

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OPEN AIR PICNIC SHELTER

  • 24 x 40-ft. picnic shelter
  • Space for up to 60 people, 8 picnic tables, 2 grills, and access to nearby restrooms, parking, and beach/swimming area
  • No electricity or running water inside the pavilion
  • Reservations available May 1 - October 31. Shelter closed November 1 - March 31. Available at other times on a first come, first served basis
  • Rental Fee: $150 (plus $9 processing fee). Does not include parking
  • Parking fee for out-of-state registered vehicles: Weekend/Holiday: $15 / Weekday: $10
  • Learn more about our picnic shelter rental polices and reservation details

RESERVE A PICNIC SHELTER

Swimming

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Know Before You Go

Winter

Additional Park Info

Fees

FREE – In-State Registered Vehicles
$10 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekdays)
$15 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Weekends/Holidays)
$112 – Out-of-State Vehicles (Season Pass)
 

Accessibility

Fishing

Hiking

Picnic Shelter/Tables

Restrooms

Seasonal Interpretive Displays 

All-Terrain Wheelchairs (advance reservations required)

Pets

Picnic Areas & Hiking Trails
Yes, on leash

Beach
Not permitted