Mansfield Hollow State Park
State park in Tolland County, Connecticut From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mansfield Hollow State Park is a public recreation area occupying 251 acres (102 ha) of leased lands on the western shore of 500-acre (200 ha) Mansfield Hollow Lake in the town of Mansfield, Connecticut.[3] The state park is one portion of the 2,300 acres (930 ha) leased by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for recreational and wildlife management purposes.[4] Geologic features of the park include remnants of the last glacial period, where retreating glaciers left kames, eskers, and kettles. Recreational opportunities include facilities for boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing.[3] The park is traversed by the southeastern leg of the Nipmuck Trail.
| Mansfield Hollow State Park | |
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  Mansfield Hollow State Park  Mansfield Hollow State Park | |
| Location | Mansfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°46′06″N 72°10′32″W (boat ramp) |
| Area | 251 acres (102 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Established | 1952[2] |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
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