Penwood State Park facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Quick facts for kids Penwood State Park
Lake Louise
Penwood State Park Location in Connecticut
Location	Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Area	787 acres (318 ha)
Elevation	535 ft (163 m)
Designation	Connecticut state park
Established	1944
Administrator	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	Penwood State Park

Penwood State Park is a public recreation area located on Talcott Mountain in the town of Bloomfield, Connecticut. The state park's 787 acres (318 ha) are contiguous with the north end of Talcott Mountain State Park. Both parks are managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

History

Penwood State Park was donated to the state in 1944 by Curtis H. Veeder, an industrialist (founder of Gilbarco Veeder-Root), inventor, and outdoorsperson. Veeder wished the property to "be kept in a natural state so that those who love nature may enjoy this property as I have enjoyed it." He blazed many of the original trails in the park; Lake Louise, a scenic kettle bog atop the ridge, was named after his wife.

Activities and amenities

The park offers picnic areas, numerous trails, and paved roads accessible by bike. The Metacomet Trail runs the entire length of the park.

All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:

Penwood State Park Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.