Campground Details - OSBORNEDALE PICNIC SHELTER, CT - ReserveAmerica

Description

Osbornedale State Park is located on the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers and is a scenic place in which to enjoy a picnic, take a hike, fish, or even ice skate. However, the park's feature attraction is the Kellogg Environmental Center, well-known for its many program offerings for students, families, and teachers.

Geography:

Osbornedale State Park is located in the Naugatuck Valley Hills just east of the Housatonic River in Derby and Ansonia. In 1956, Osbornedale State Park was willed to the people of Connecticut by Frances Osborne Kellogg, granddaughter of John W. Osborne, one of the Naugatuck Valley's early industrial entrepreneurs. Numerous separate farms now comprise the 350 acre Osbornedale State Park, an unusually large property in the Derby-Ansonia area.

Recreation:

Activities include field sports, museum tours, hiking, picnicking, ice skating, and pond fishing. The Kellogg Environmental Center offers workshops, exhibits, nature activities, and lectures. Through hands-on programs, families can enjoy learning about nature and the environment. In addition, the Center facilitates CEU-accredited educator workshops on award-winning, national environmental curricula, correlated to state and national curriculum standards. The Center's inquiry-based field studies cover many topics and are appropriate for students in grades four through twelve.

Facilities:

Park facilities include restrooms, an environmental center, a historic home, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby state parks include Indian Well State Park, Kettletown State Park, and Kellogg Environmental Center.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Accessible Boat Ramp Ada Accessible Fishing Ada Accessible Picnic Area Ada Accessible Pit Restroom Ada Accessible Restroom Bank Fishing Bath House Bbq Grills Bike Riding Bike Trail Biking Bird Watching Boating Canoeing Fireplace Fishing Flush Toilet Grills Group Picnic Shelters Guided Interpretive Hikes Hiking Hiking Trails	Interpretive Sites Interpretive Trails Lake Nature Viewing Area Park Attendant Parking Paved Ada Accessible Site Paved Roads Pavilion Picnic Area Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Play Field Potable Water Pressurized Water Recycling Center Restroom Snack Bar Table Trails Water Faucets
Within 10 Miles
Ada Accessible Hiking Trails Bait Beach Beach Combing Bike Rentals Boat Ramp Boat Trailer Park Lot Cafe Church Services Climbing Convenience Store Fishing Supplies Golf Grocery Store Historic Sites Hospital	Ice Machine Interpretive Center Laundry Lodge Medical Facility Multi Lane Boat Ramp Museum Nature Center Nature Trail Post Office Restaurant River Access Sandy Beaches Scuba Store Swimming

Alerts and Important Information

You can now make a reservation for the day before your arrival and up until 11 months in advance.
Alcohol is prohibited anywhere in park.
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
No parking fee

Getting There:

From Route 8 south: Take Exit 17. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp. Take another left at the lighted intersection (Division Street). Drive approximately 3/4 miles. Osbornedale State Park will be on the right, across from Derby High School. From Route 8 north: Take Exit 18. Take a left at the end of the exit ramp. Drive approximately 1/2 mile. Osbornedale State Park will be on the right, across from Derby High School.