BENNETTS POND STATE PARK
Bennett's Pond State Park was once the home of Louis D. Conley, a successful manufacturer and nursery man, whose estate of more than 1,500 acres was one of the largest in Ridgefield. Today the park's 460 acres are just a portion of 1,800 contiguous acres of open space in both Ridgefield and Danbury.
Located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, the park was once part of a 1,000-acre estate owned by Louis D. Conley.
In 1967 it became property of Combustion Engineering Inc., which planned to build its corporate headquarters there.
However due to local opposition and financial difficulties for the company these plans were never realized.
The State Department acquired around half (460 acres) of this land from Combustion Engineering in 1972.
It remained largely undeveloped until hiking trails were established during an Eagle Scout project in late-2000s.
Connecticut has made state parks, forests, trails, historic sites and beaches more accessible to our residents so they can enjoy the many attractions and beauty they offer. Under the Passport to the Parks program, parking fees are now eliminated at Connecticut State Parks for those with Connecticut registered vehicles. You can view the
CONNECTICUT PASSPORT TO THE PARKS web page to learn more.
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