Squantz Pond State Park

Squantz Pond State Park
Squantz Pond State Park
Squantz Pond State Park
LocationNew Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°30′45″N 73°28′32″W / 41.51250°N 73.47556°W / 41.51250; -73.47556
Area172 acres (70 ha)
Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Established1926
Administered byConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
DesignationConnecticut state park
WebsiteOfficial website

Squantz Pond State Park is a public recreation area located 10 miles (16 km) north of Danbury in the town of New Fairfield, Connecticut. The state park encompasses 172 acres (70 ha) on the southwestern shore of 270-acre (110 ha) Squantz Pond, offering opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The park is bordered on the west by Pootatuck State Forest and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.