John A. Minetto State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John A. Minetto State Park
John A. Minetto State Park Location in Connecticut
Location	Goshen and Torrington, Connecticut, United States
Area	715 acres (289 ha)
Elevation	1,296 feet (395 m)
Designation	Connecticut state park
Established	1965
Administrator	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	John A. Minetto State Park

John A. Minetto State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 715 acres (289 ha) in the towns of Goshen and Torrington, Connecticut. Facilities are available for picnicking, fishing, and cross-country skiing. The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

History

The park is part of a flood control project initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who turned the land over to state management following the completion of the Hall Meadow Brook Dam in 1962. Opened under the name Hall Meadow State Park, it was renamed in 1972 in honor of Torrington State Senator John A. Minetto.