Osbornedale State Park

Connecticut is known for its rich history of early American colonists and indigenous tribes, and its beautiful and breathtaking scenery gets you coming back for more. One such place of beauty is Osbornedale State Park. This park is located in the Naugatuck Valley Hills, east of the Housatonic River in Derby and Ansonia.

History

The Osbornedale State Park was once where the Paugussett Indians lived and hunted. It was much more forested at this time. The first white settlers into the area were fur traders such as John Wakeman in 1642. After this, the new settlers turned the area into a trading port with mining and water bottling. The area was later turned into a national park in the mid 1900s.

Amenities and recreation

The park offers bathrooms, a stunning environmental center that showcases much of the local flora and fauna, a historic home, picnic tables and shelters. If you are looking for something to do, fish in their stocked pond, participate in field sports such as soccer and field hockey, or go hiking or ice skating depending on the time of year and museum tours.

If you are driving through Connecticut and want to see a piece of the nation's early history, then visit this beautiful landscape. Nestled near two rivers, the park offers plenty of activities and enlightening educational experiences. There is nothing like visiting a beautiful scenic area, relaxing in the fresh air, and learning a bit along the way.