Horse Guard State Park facts for kids
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Derrin House at the edge of the park
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 Horse Guard State Park
Location in Connecticut
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| Location | Avon, Connecticut, United States |
| Area | 105 acres (42 ha) |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Established | 1964 |
| Administrator | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Horse Guard State Park |
Horse Guard State Park is a public park in Avon, Connecticut. It covers about 105 acres of land. This park is a great place to enjoy nature and go for a hike. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection manages the park.
Park History and Its Special Name
The state bought the land for Horse Guard State Park in 1964. The park has stayed mostly natural since then. It was named after a very old group called the First Company Governor's Horse Guards. This group started way back in 1788! They are the oldest active mounted cavalry unit in the United States. A cavalry unit means soldiers who ride horses. So, the park's name honors this historic horse-riding group.
What Can You Do at Horse Guard State Park?
If you visit the park, you can go for a hike! There is a special trail that starts near the Avon Historical Society's Derrin House. You will see white markers along the path. The trail is about 1.5 miles long, going out and back. It leads to a rocky spot where you can see great views. From there, you can look out over the surrounding area to the south and west.
