Penwood State Park
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| Penwood State Park | |
| Connecticut state park | |
 Penwood State Park's Lake Louise | |
| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Town | Bloomfield |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°51′36″N 72°46′48″W / 41.86000°N 72.78000°W |
| Area | 787 acres (318 ha) |
| Gift to state | 1944 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location of Penwood State Park in Connecticut
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Penwood State Park is a 787-acre (318 ha) state park in the town of Bloomfield, Connecticut. Located on Talcott Mountain, it is contiguous with the north end of Talcott Mountain State Park. The Metacomet Trail runs the entire length of the park. The park offers picnic areas, numerous trails, and paved roads accessible by bike.
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."[2] He blazed many of the original trails in the park; Lake Louise, a scenic kettle bog atop the ridge, was named after his wife.
References
- ↑ "Lake Louise". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 12 September 1979. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ↑ "Penwood State Park". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
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