Minnie Island State Park
Minnie Island State Park is a public recreation area occupying a tiny island at the southern end of 529-acre Gardner Lake that is split by the townline between Salem and Montville, Connecticut.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Minnie Island” and “Minnie Island State Park Reserve”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Gardner Lake State Park and St. Thomas More School.
Gardner Lake State Park
Park
Gardner Lake State Park is a public recreation area occupying 10 acres on the southern edge of Gardner Lake in the town of Salem, Connecticut. The state park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
St. Thomas More School
School
St. Thomas More School is a college-preparatory school in Oakdale, Connecticut, United States. The school serves grades 8–12 and postgraduate courses. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Salem and Gilman.
Salem
Village
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Salem is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,213 at the 2020 census. Salem is situated 3 miles west of Minnie Island State Park.
Gilman
Village
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Bozrah is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 2,429 at the 2020 census. Gilman is situated 4½ miles northeast of Minnie Island State Park.
Fitchville
Village
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Fitchville is a village, which is situated 5 miles northeast of Minnie Island State Park.
Minnie Island State Park
- Categories: island, Connecticut state park, nature reserve, recreation area, locality, and landform
- Location: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.50577° or 41° 30′ 21″ northLongitude
-72.22172° or 72° 13′ 18″ westElevation
384 feet (117 metres)Operator
State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionNamed after
Minnie IslandOpen location code
87H9GQ4H+88OpenStreetMap ID
way 80262569OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserveOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletGeoNames ID
4838779Wikidata ID
Q6868809
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In Other Languages
“Minnie Island State Park” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Minnie Island State Park”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Heilwield Corner and Avery Corner.
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Highlights include Pequot Ledge and Gardner Lake Boat Launch.
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