Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter

About

The Stratton Brook Picnic Shelter is a historic pavilion within Stratton Brook State Park, originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. Known as the Massacoe Forest Pavilion, this structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and serves as a rentable day-use facility for group gatherings, picnics, and cookouts. The shelter measures 24 x 40 feet and can accommodate up to 60 people. It includes 8 picnic tables and 2 grills, though there is no electricity or running water inside the pavilion. Restrooms are located approximately 500 feet away, with parking 250 feet from the shelter and beach access 150 feet away. Stratton Brook State Park itself became Connecticut's first completely wheelchair-accessible state park in 1996. The park offers swimming, fishing, hiking, cycling, and interpretive programs at its Nature Center. The picnic shelter is available for rental from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.

Directions

From Interstate 84, take Exit 50 and follow US Highway 44 west for 9.5 miles. Turn right onto State Route 10/US Highway 202 north to Simsbury. From Simsbury center, head south on State Route 167/Bushy Hill Road, then west on State Route 309 for 0.9 miles to the park at 149 Farms Village Road.