Photos courtesy of Lise Hubbard, Stafford Conservation Commission
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Dennis Pond: Beaver Trail
Location Information
Sponsored by:
Town of Stafford
Location Entrance:
Icehouse Road
Stafford , CT 06076
Location Phone:
(860) 684-1777
Type: A single trail
Alternate trailhead or entry point:
Difficulty: Easy (Mostly level terrain with the likeliness to encounter few, if any, obstacles)
Primary Walking Surface:
Earth
Hours open:
Gates to Dennis Pond are opened at dawn and closed at dusk.
Suitable for ages: • Children • Teenagers • Adults • Seniors
Number of walking trails: 1
Total walking route length: 2 miles
Admission fees:
Free
Location Details
Dennis Pond is a 40-acre town park that is very close to downtown Stafford Springs (about 1/4 mile from the town hall). The land was donated to the town by the Schofield Family. The family had three summer homes on the east side of the pond, an old stone fountain, and boat dock, which can still be seen from the trail. The Annual Fishing Derby is held every July in conjunction with the town's Summerfest Celebration. Enjoy the scenery by following Beaver Trail. This area is maintained by the Stafford Conservation Commission.
Location Features
| Landscape settings: | • Rural • Pond/lake • Woodland • Wetland |
| Amenities: | • Shelter • Picnic • Lighted parking • Reliable cell phone reception • Leashed pets permitted |
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| Neighboring towns: | Somers, Tolland, and Ellington |
| Access restrictions: | None |
How to get there
| Driving Directions: | Follow Route 190 East and turn right onto Willington Avenue. Travel 0.5 miles and turn onto Icehouse Road. Follow the road to entrance of Dennis Pond. |
| Parking: | Ample parking at the dirt parking lot at the end of Icehouse Road. |
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