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Horse Guard State Park

Horse Guard State Park
Photo: SPhilbrickT, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Hartford County, Connecticut
Nearest town
1.9 miles west of Avon
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Horse Guard State Park

A 105-acre tract of land forms the core of this park, set aside for public recreation in the town of Avon. The state acquired and began managing the acreage in 1964, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection continues to oversee it today. No further details on trails, water features, or structures are given beyond its designation as a recreation area.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Horse Guard State Park is in Hartford County, Connecticut, 1.9 miles west of Avon. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.