Interpretive Facilities

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Dinosaur State Park What better way to learn about nature than to be surrounded by it? Visitors become involved in the outdoor experience through self-guided nature trails and programs sponsored by our seasonal and year-round nature-environmental centers. Join us for the fun of learning.

Year Round Centers:

Dinosaur State Park Exhibit Center - Rocky Hill
Questions concerning programs and services, and group reservations call: (860) 529-5816.
James L. Goodwin Conservation Center - Hampton
Group reservations and information call: (860) 455-9534.
Kellogg Environmental Center - Derby
Group reservations and information call: (203) 734-2513

Seasonal Centers:

Peoples State Forest, Stone Museum - Pleasant Valley
The museum is open Friday through Sunday from Memorial Day (May) until Labor Day (September).
Fort Trumbull - New London
The Fort is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm from May 21 through Labor Day. The Fort is closed between Labor Day and Memorial Day Weekend.
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park - Groton
The museum and monument are open Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor day. The grounds are open daily, year-round.
Meig's Point Nature Center - Madison
Hammonassett Beach: (203) 245-8743
Hammonassett Beach State Park

Content last updated June 29, 2016