Paddling
Hartford Connecticut has plenty of places for paddling canoes and kayaks
2 places to visit
Cockaponset State Forest and Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area
Cedar Lake Road Chester, CT 06412 860-424-3200 Launch your boat from the carry-in/car-top boat launch ramp at Messerschmidt Pond. - List of Park Maps
Stratton Brook State Park
149 Farms Village Road - CT Route 309 Simsbury, CT 06070 860-242-1158 This large park has opportunities for plenty for water sports, including canoeing, kayaking, and paddling. - Park Map (PDF)