Gardner Lake State Park, Recreational park in Salem, Connecticut.
Gardner Lake State Park is a recreational area along the Gardner Lake waterfront in Salem featuring a beach and boat launch. The park spans about 10 acres and provides access to a large freshwater lake for swimming, fishing, and boating activities.
The site was once a private resort before Connecticut's state government acquired it in the early 2000s. The lake itself has been a long-standing destination for local anglers and boaters.
The park connects three Connecticut towns - Salem, Montville, and Bozrah - forming a central gathering point for water activities and community recreation.
The park has basic facilities like restrooms and paved parking areas for visitors. There is also a boat launch for those wanting to get out on the water.
The lake contains an 1895 house that fell through winter ice during transportation, creating generations of local stories about underwater music.
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