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Connecticut State Parks reach capacity ahead of Fourth of July; closures reported
(WFSB) – DEEP has announced that several state parks have reached full capacity in anticipation of Fourth of July celebrations.
State parks and beaches began closing their gates due to reaching full capacity as early as 8 a.m.
As of 10 a.m., the following state parks are closed:
- Squantz Pond State Park, New Fairfield
- Gardner Lake State Park, Salem
- Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union
- Millers Pond State Park, Haddam
- Pattaconk Recreation Area – Cockaponset State Forest
- Quaddick State Park, Thompson
- Burr Pond State Park, Torrington
- Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middletown
- Rock Neck State Park, East Lyme
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