Black Rock State Park
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| Black Rock State Park | |
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 Scenic view from Black Rock | |
  Black Rock State Park Location in Connecticut  Black Rock State Park Black Rock State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Watertown, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°39′05″N 73°06′17″W / 41.65139°N 73.10472°W[1] |
| Area | 444 acres (180 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 771 feet (235 m)[1] |
| Established | 1926 |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Black Rock State Park is a seasonal public recreation area adjoining Mattatuck State Forest in the town of Watertown, Connecticut. The state park covers 444 acres (180 ha) and is known for its large rock face, Black Rock, that offers views of Thomaston, Watertown, and portions of Waterbury. The park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]
The park saw its origins in 1926 with the donation of 19 parcels totaling 254 acres by the citizen's conservation group Black Rock Forest, Inc.[4] The Civilian Conservation Corps contributed to the park's development in the 1930s.[3]
