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    Minnie Island State Park

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      GQ4H+C5 Salem, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Park

    .88 acre in Montville and Salem, CT

    Parking: Accessible by water only, the closest public boat launch is at Gardener Lake State Park

    Trail Map        Trails: Short footpaths        Rating: ★★☆☆☆

    Minnie Island State Park is a small island in 529 acre Gardner Lake.  It is the smallest state park in Connecticut at .88 acres.

    History

    Established as a state park in 1925.  The park is named after a niece of Orramel Whittelsey who owned the island through the 1800s.  The David Leff article is an interesting read about how the island became a state park.

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    The Day – Minnie Island an “unknown little gem” of a state park

    Connecticut Woodlands Vol. 78 pg 12 – Big Adventure at the State’s Smallest Park

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    • 2018
    • Islands
    • Montville
    • Salem
    • State Park
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    The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents. Last updated: August 7th, 2018

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