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Schoolhouse Brook Park

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Schoolhouse Brook Park is the largest town-owned park with miles of trails, a universal access trail around the town's swimming hole, Bicentennial Pond, a picnic pavilion, play scape, and more.
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Hiking Walking
Length
8.5 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate, Advanced
Town
Mansfield
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Gravel/Crushed Stone, Rock/Ledge, Boardwalk, Paved/Cement
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

Schoolhouse Brook Park was established in 1957 when Mansfield purchased the first 100 acres of the park from a local farmer. Since then, the town has added parcels to the park to reach its present size of 455 acres. The park is mostly wooded and contains Bicentennial Pond, Barrows Pond, and Schoolhouse Brook. Over 8.5 miles of trails (including Nipmuck Trail) wind through diverse habitats and historic and cultural features.

Other Information

Accessible Trail

The trail is partially accessible. A 0.7-mile universal access trail around Bicentennial Pond. It is made of Stonedust and has a 6-foot width. 

Rules

  • Enjoy the park from dawn to dusk.
  • Mountain biking only permitted on designated trails within this park.
  • Swimming only at Bicentennial Pond.
  • Keep pets on a leash and clean up after them.
  • Respect private property rights.
  • Stay on the trails. Pack out what you pack in.
  • Consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
  • Do not light fires.
  • Hunting is prohibited.
  • Riding horses is prohibited.
  • Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
  • Removal of any plants is prohibited.

For more information, see Mansfield’s Parks Rules and Regulations.

Trail Manager

Town of Mansfield
4 South Eagleville Road
Storrs, CT
860-429-3335
http://www.MansfieldCT.gov/ParksandPreserves

Trail Tips

Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Respect other trail users and be courteous when passing.

Trailhead Information

From the intersection of Route 275 and Route 195

From the intersection of Route 275 and Route 195, head south on Route 195 for 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Clover Mill Road. Go for 0.1 mile and turn right onto Clover Mill Road. After 0.5 mile, the parking is on right.

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