Rocky Glen State Park, State park along Pootatuck River in Newtown, United States.
Rocky Glen State Park is a 46-acre natural preserve in Newtown featuring undeveloped woodland and open spaces throughout the site. Trails wind through forested areas and continue along the Pootatuck River banks.
The area became Connecticut's forty-seventh state park in 1943 as part of a state initiative to preserve natural recreational lands. This official designation marked the state's commitment to protecting green spaces for public enjoyment.
The site holds traces of a 19th-century rubber factory where workers once used an iron bridge built in 1890 by Dean Westbrook Bridge Engineers. These industrial remnants are now woven into the natural landscape visitors see today.
Connecticut residents with state-registered vehicles can park and enter the park for free through the Passport to the Parks program. The main entrance provides clear access to all trails and facilities on the grounds.
A section of Al's Trail, a greenway stretching over 10 km, passes through the park and leads visitors to a cascade waterfall. This connected route links different natural areas across the region.
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