History

This Park was once the location of the first house constructed in the Town of Winsted. The rolling, open land was formerly known as Hall Meadow after the adjacent Hall Brook.

Directions

From the North: take Route 8 south, Exit 44 – (Route 4). Head west on Route 4, through Torrington, for 1½ miles to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. The park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign.

From the South: take Route 8 north, Exit 44 - (Route 4). Head west on Route 4, through Torrington, for 1½ miles to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. Park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign.

From the East: take I-84, Exit 39 – (Route 4) and follow Route 4 through Torrington to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. The park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign.

From the West: take I-84 east to Waterbury, Exit 19 – (Route 8 north). Take Route 8 north, Exit 44 – (Route 4) in Torrington. Head west on Route 4 through Torrington for 1½ miles to the junction of Route 272. Head north on Route 272 for about 4 miles. Park is located on the right of Route 272. Watch for the State Park shield sign.

Trails

No trails reported, if found please contact us, so we can update our information.

Rec Info

Summertime fishing or wintertime cross-country skiing make John A. Minetto State Park a four season fun spot.

 

Maps

Topographic Map 221 Kb PDF