Beaches - Fresh Water
Fresh Water Beaches - Hartford County & Central CT
Hartford has limited places to swim, and if you're a visitor, chances are you won't have access to a member's only pool. Luckily, there are a couple of places where you can go and relax at the beach without leaving the inland of Connecticut – fresh water beaches. From ponds to lakes, there is something for every type of fresh water beach vibe.
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Simsbury, CT
Stratton Brook State Park
149 Farms Village Road - CT Route 309 860-242-1158Swimming at the upper pond along scenic Stratton Brook. - Park Map (PDF)
Chester, CT
Cockaponset State Forest and Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area
Cedar Lake Road 860-424-3200Freshwater swimming in various bodies of water of all sizes, from ponds to lakes to reservoirs, at Cockaponset State Park. Most people swim at Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area, which is a natural lake; it has no sandy beach.
Fees: Memorial Day to Labor Day: weekdays, $10; weekends, $15