This park offers scenic views of the Connecticut River, funky public sculptures, picnic tables, benches and lots of grass. This is a good place for quiet contemplation (there's also fishing off the boardwalk). Just downriver are boathouses for the Wesleyan University and Middletown High School crew teams, whose slender sculls can be seen slicing the water in season. It's not all serenity, though; Harbor Park is also the scene of the annual July Fourth festivities and other events.
Kosciuszko Park, a lively recreation spot located on the shores of Stamford Harbor, features baseball fields and basketball courts. There are also picnic tables and pavilions, grilling grounds, swings and playsets. The park is open from dusk until dawn and the department of parks and recreation encourages visitors to follow the rules. Athletic field use is by permit only.
Popular with rock climbers, Chatfield Hollow State Park offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, moutain biking, swimming and fishing. The park is well known for its Indian caves and scenic boardwalk built over a swamp. Chatfield Hollow is a trout park and the fish are stocked at the start of every season in the spring. Pets are allowed in picnic areas and hiking trails. Leashes are required.
Dudley Seymour State Park is located off Rickety Bridge at the end of Clarkhurst Road. Visitors enjoy cross country skiing, fishing, hiking, bird watching and hunting in designated areas. It is a walk-in park with limited parking.
For over 20 years, Capt. Tom McLoughlin and his boat Mataura have specializing in Sportsfishing Charters. With his second mate and crew by his side, McLoughlin offers you the best fishing experience possible.
Mataura is fully supplied with all the best fishing gear available, from bait and tackle to electronics, but you are welcome to bring your own gear if you have it. The boat can legally only take 6 passengers, so please plan accordingly.
Mataura provides Inshore and Offshore trips, both offering different options and possibilities. Reservations are required, prices do not include 15% tip for the first mate. A signed contract and 50% deposit are required for all trips. To plan your next fishing trip, please visit Mataura Sportsfishing Charters.
