Mansfield Hollow Lake and Mansfield Hollow State Park — Mansfield
Mansfield Hollow State Park brushes along the banks of the stunning 500-acre Mansfield Hollow Lake, one of Connecticut’s most popular spots for fishing and boating! Fishermen can expect to find trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch, and more. Boaters can launch sailboats and small power boats from the trailered boat launch and canoers, kayakers, and paddleboarders can expect to paddle through crystal-clear water. In addition, Mansfield Hollow State Park also sports a multi-use trail network that provides breathtaking water views and a picnic area with grills on a bluff overlooking the lake. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about Mansfield Hollow Lake and Mansfield Hollow State Park here and have an adventure at 28-60 Old Boston Post Road, Mansfield.
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Lower Bolton Lake and Indian Notch Park — Bolton
Lower Bolton Lake is a stunning 175-acre lake perfect for a variety of water activities! Boaters can launch small power boats from the trailered boat launch and paddleboarders, canoers, kayakers can take a journey across the pristine water. Bolton lake also sports a 300-foot public beach at Indian Notch Park with amenities including picnic tables, grills, restrooms, a basketball court, and more. Dogs are not allowed. Per-car pricing: $5 weekdays, $7 weekends/holidays for residents and $7 weekdays, $20 weekends/holidays for non-residents. Find more information about the Lower Bolton Lake Boat Launch here, learn more about Lower Bolton Lake here, and have an adventure at 1025 Boston Turnpike, Bolton (boat launch) or 60 Tolland Road, Bolton (Indian Notch Park).
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River Park — Storrs, Mansfield
River Park features Mansfield’s first wheelchair-accessible kayak, canoe, and paddleboard launch at an easy flat-water area of the Willimantic River, providing beginners and families an accessible place to enjoy time on the water — explore the river up as far as the Route 44 bridge or as far down as the upper section of Eagleville Pond! Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Find more information about the boat launch here, learn more about the Bridge at River Park here and have an adventure at Plains Road, Storrs, Mansfield.
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Lake Wangumbaug (Coventry Lake) — Coventry
Lake Wangumbaug, better known as Coventry Lake, is the centerpiece of Coventry! The 378-acre lake has a trailered boat launch where boaters can launch small power boats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards into the crystal blue water. Lake Wangumbaug also has two public swim areas on its shores, Patriot’s Park and Lisicke Beach (resident parking only) — Patriot’s Park sports a playscape, pickleball and basketball courts, picnic tables, and more! Per-car pricing for Patriot’s Park: weekdays $15 per vehicle, weekends $30 per vehicle. Find more information about the boat launch here, learn more about Lake Wangumbaug here and have an adventure at 124 Lake Street, Coventry (Patriot’s Park), Corner of Cheney Lane and Main Street, Coventry (Lisicke Beach), or 30 Cross Street, Coventry (boat launch).
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Eagleville Preserve on Eagleville Pond — Storrs, Mansfield
Eagleville Pond is a beautiful 77-acre lake with an ADA-accessible carry-in boat launch perfect for taking a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard out onto the water. Fishermen can expect to find perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, and more. Eagleville Preserve also sports 2 hiking trails that wind through the wooded area past a variety of points of interest. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Find more information about the boat launch here, learn more about Eagleville Preserve on Eagleville Pond here, and have an adventure at 479 South Eagleville Road, Storrs, Mansfield.
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