Connetquot River State Park Preserve is a state park It also contains the site of the Southside Sportsmens Club District, which has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973.
The park is home to the Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center, which provides educational programs year-round. The center hosts the Regional Environmental Education Team, which assists schools, youth groups, and other organizations by leading interpretation activities within the region's state parks.
Vehicles are charged an entrance fee, however pedestrians may enter for free through several gates along the park's perimeter. A permit is required for horseback riding within the park. The park is a carry-in carry-out facility, as there are no garbage bins along the trails. Additionally there are no picnic facilities or play areas for children. Anglers possessing proper permits may fish for brook, brown, and rainbow trout within the park.
thumb|A [[hatchery for brook trout located in the park - one of the two fish hatcheries that are currently in operation]]
See also
- Connetquot River
- List of New York state parks
References
External links
- New York State Parks: Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- New York State Parks: Long Island Environmental Interpretive Center
- Friends of Connetquot