Is Harkness park open Covid?
Is Harkness park open Covid?
Harkness is open to the public year-round.
What can you do at Harkness park?
Harkness left the estate to Connecticut in 1950, and it became a state park in 1952. Visitors to the park can use picnic tables and the adjoining grills that dot the lawns, walk, jog or bike the winding gravel paths, lounge on the beach or the lawns and tour and relax in the gardens.
Can you swim Harkness State Park?
No swimming. Once a magnificent summer estate on Long Island Sound, now offers 42-room Italian mansion (tours available), formal gardens, picnic areas, fine beach for combing and fishing.
How much does it cost to get into Harkness State Park?
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| Park Name | Weekends/ Holidays | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|
| Harkness Memorial State Park | NC – R $15.00 NR $7 NR after 4 pm | NC – R $10.00 NR $7 NR after 4 pm Fridays Only |
| Hopeville Pond State Park and Campground | NC – R $15.00 NR | NC – R $10.00 NR |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park and Campground | NC | NC |
Where is Harkness Memorial State Park in Connecticut?
Harkness Memorial State Park is a historic preservation area with botanical garden and recreational features located on Long Island Sound in the town of Waterford, Connecticut. The state park’s 304 acres (123 ha) center around Eolia, a 42-room Renaissance Revival mansion with formal gardens and greenhouses.
What to do in Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford?
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When is the first tour of Harkness Park?
The first tour starts at 10:00 am and the last starts promptly at 2:00 pm. Donations for tours are welcome and most appreciated. Email: [email protected] for additional information and availability. Wedding Inquiries should be directed to CT DEEP.
How big is the Harkness Estate in Eolia?
Eolia—The Harkness Estate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 as a 220-acre (89 ha) historic district with 15 contributing buildings and two other contributing structures. The park offers mansion tours, picnicking, and shoreline fishing as well as private event rentals.