Park Pond

Park Pond is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Park Pond is situated nearby to the hamlet Stillmans Corner, as well as near Bishops Corner.

Places of Interest

Highlights include West Peak and Castle Craig.

West Peak

Peak

West Peak, 1,024 feet, of the Hanging Hills, is the highest traprock peak in the state of Connecticut. The peak hangs above the city of Meriden 700 feet below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshires to the west. West Peak is situated 1½ miles east of Park Pond.

Castle Craig

Scenic viewpoint

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Castle Craig, located on East Peak in the Hanging Hills, is constructed of trap rock and is 32 feet in height and has a base 58 feet in circumference. A metal interior stairway is used to ascend the observation deck on top. Castle Craig is situated 2 miles east of Park Pond.

Southington Public Library

Library

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The Southington Public Library is the public library serving Southington, Connecticut. It is located at 255 Main Street in a modern facility erected in 1974. Southington Public Library is situated 2 miles north of Park Pond.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Milldale and Plantsville.

Milldale

Village

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Milldale is a neighborhood in the incorporated town of Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.

Plantsville

Village

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Plantsville is a neighborhood in the town of Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is centered at the merger between South Main Street and West Main Street.