Parks, Fields, and Facilities

Quick links to Town parks and facilities:

Parks and Recreation Fun Finder!

The Parks and Recreation Fun Finder application helps citizens locate all the Town of Glastonbury parks, fields, facilities, and trails. Simply enter the address or click on the map to get more locations. You can search by park, field, or facility name in the search box or filter desired amenities/activities.

The application also allows users to view hiking and walking trails on their PC, tablets, or smartphone. It includes trail facts, Passport to Parks locations, Poetry in the Parks locations, downloadable maps, the ability to create your own trail map, create an elevation profile and a “find my location” tool to use when you’re out on a trail. 

For more information click on the Help [?] button widget in the application! https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c73a2829c4864e5e8909488c43d072d9/

 

Park/Field Facility Directory

Use the filters in the table below to find the facility or amenities you need.

  • Ferry Landing

    Ferry Landing Open Space
    1. Address:300 Ferry Lane
      Glastonbury, CT 06033
    Amenities:
    1. Fishing
    2. Hiking / Walking Trail
    3. Historic Glastonbury - Rocky Hill Ferry (Seasonal)
    4. Natural Area
    5. Parking
    6. Picnic Area(s)
    7. Public Bathrooms
    8. Scenic Views
    Categories:
    1. Fishing
    2. Hiking/Walking Trails
    3. Parks
    4. Parks and Recreation

The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill ferry is the longest continuously operating ferry in the United States. Pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles are all welcome for the short trip across the Connecticut River. The site is a popular destination for residents who enjoy watching the boat traffic on the CT River. It also provides opportunities for fishing and picnicing. Bald Eagles have been observed from this location when they return to the CT River watershed. CLICK HERE to view the Ferry Park Trail Map.

Directions
Route 2 East to Exit 5. Route 2 splits here and Exit 5 is a left hand exit. You will then be on Route 17. Stay on Route 17/Main Street until the light at the intersection with Water Street. Take a right onto Water Street. Water Street will turn into Tryon Street. Stay on Tryon Street for a couple of miles and take a right onto Ferry Lane. Ferry Landing is at the end of the road.

Route 2 West to Exit 10. Take a left onto Manchester Road. Go to stop sign and take a right onto New London Turnpike. At the next light take a left onto Chestnut Hill Road. Follow Chestnut Hill Road until the intersection with Main Street. At that light take a left onto Main Street/Route 17. Stay on Route 17/Main Street until the light at the intersection with Tryon Street. Take a right onto Tryon Street. Stay on Tryon Street for a couple of miles and take a right onto Ferry Lane. Ferry Landing is at the end of the road.

Click on the following link to get directions using Google Maps: 
Ferry Landing 


Ferry Hike/Walk Ferry Open SpaceFerry Picnic Ferry 1
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