Description

In 1918-1920, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was known as a traveler's wayside; motorists could stop to have their cars serviced and enjoy a quiet picnic lunch. Parks like this were the forerunners of today's rest stops. However, Wharton Brook State Park is no highway rest stop; it is, instead, a lovely, natural setting for a family picnic, great fishing, and refreshing swimming.

Geography:

Near Hamden, Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter was the forerunner of the rest areas developed by the State Department of Transportation.

Recreation:

Wharton Brook State Park is a designated Trout Park, so fishing is an activity option, as is swimming and picnicking.

Facilities:

Park facilities include restrooms, picnic areas, and picnic shelters.

Nearby Attractions:

Sleeping Giant State Park is nearby, in Hamden.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Ada Accessible Picnic Area Ada Accessible Restroom Bank Fishing Beach Bike Riding Covered Group Structure Fishing Flush Toilet Gatehouse Grills Park Attendant Parking	Paved Ada Accessible Site Paved Roads Pavilion Picnic Area Picnic Tables Picnicking Potable Water Pressurized Water Sandy Beaches Scenery Swimming
Within 10 Miles
Cafe Convenience Store Fishing Supplies Golf Golf Course Grocery Store Hiking Hiking Trails Historic Sites	Hospital Ice Machine Laundry Lodge Post Office Restaurant Restroom Snack Bar

All Parking fees are additional and will be collected on arrival at the gate.

Getting There:

Wharton Brook Picnic Shelter
CT ROUTE 5
Wallingford CT 06492

From I-91 north or south: Take Exit 13. Turn left at the end of the long exit ramp onto Route 5 south. The park entrance is a tenth of a mile down, on the left.