Reviews of Topsmead State Forest (Park)

Jami Lister

Absolutely beautiful. 17 month old enjoyed walking around the outside of the house and looking at all the beautiful flowers.

Suzan Scott

Always wonderful. A very special place. Been visiting for over 30 years. Never gets old! Such beauty!

Heather Chapulis

Very beautiful place so peaceful

David Ouellette

A lovely day at park.

Ross Perrotti

Great place to walk the dog

The Double Rican

Beautiful place to be even during a storm as I was contemplating the meaning of life. I don't think it's much for wheelchairs access.

Todd Della Bella

I am a wedding photographer from Della Bella Photography based here in Connecticut, and I have had the opportunity to photograph at Topsmead State Forest many times over the years. This location provides great opportunities all season long, it is very unique with blooming flowers in Spring, Summer and Fall. It also has an English Tudor Style property with surrounding gardens and a great field for sunset.

burt bloom

Pleasant place for walking. Easy, well maintained paths.

joseph halas

Pleasant place to visit

Lena Chachaj

High vibrations

Bladesview Aerial Photos & Videos

Beautiful place, also nice for aerial shots and videos!

Sara Egan

Wonderful place to walk and explore.

iEateggs Everymorning

Connecticut's most beautiful state forest (not a park!). Great for picnics and walking the dog.

Kyle Pelletier

The butterfly gardens are amazing

Paul nace

Beautiful views, open spaces, wooded trails, room to breath

Barb Silliman

Such a lovely, peaceful, well-maintained treasure.

salli szczesiul

Beautiful, quiet spot to walk and birdwatch.

Miss Cadiz

Great place to walk

Tia Blevins

Lovely location for a walk anytime of the year.

Rachelle Brown

This place is fantastic. Not just for its beautiful grounds but the wonderful walking trails. Dont miss the must see museum house tour. Very informative and fun.

Beryl Piper

Beautiful spot for a walk or picnic. Butterfly garden dedication tomorrow.

Kathleen Adams

The best time to go is early spring when all the many flowers are blooming wirh the different colors and fall with the color changing of the leaves when you come at the right time of winter it's so spectacular.

Alyssa Albino

Good place to go walking, nice scenery.

Matt S

This is a great park, there are many nice trails.

Raymond Luhn

A historic estate setting with wide open spaces alternating with treelines and forest on a hilltop, great for walking, relaxing.

Dennis Nogeic

Great place to visit

Jennifer Ouellette

Beautiful trails ranging in difficulty - great for kids or walking dogs. Pick a different path each time which is fun for exploring. Plenty of out-houses as well which is nice. In the parking lot they have a little set up with bags for dog poops as well as a receptacle for dog poop only. There is no pavilion or large covered area. There are a few picnic tables - 1 in a small shed type building near the main house, 1 near the pond, 1 off the trail near the pond, and a few along another trail near the fields. Pack a lovely blanket and lunch and set up on the lush grass for a wonderful morning or afternoon. Be prepared to bring your garbage with you as there aren't any garbage receptacles - most likely to discourage bears. Some trails are where some horses are allowed to walk so you may need to watch out for horse poop. Topsmead is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend some time or go to take some beautiful photos, you won't be sorry you went. They do guided tours for the main house on the weekends.

Heather Koss

Great place to take the kids

glenn paddock

Great cross country skiing. Conditions were pristine.

Danielle Heaney

A lovely park with nice trails. The house is beautiful!

Levi Yudkin

Beautiful place

George L. Taylor

A quiet place of beauty

Lisa A

Beautiful, peaceful

Tony Renzoni

A great place to walk a trail with your dog. Remember to bring a camera! Go fly a kite or just enjoy the great outdoors.

Eugenia Buitron

Such a gorgeous place to be with nature! Beautiful trails, wildflower paths, a brook and pond and walks through the woods! I come here often to be at peace.

Maxwell Rick

Pretty views and good paths for a walk

Jenn Arias

Beautiful location

Eric T

Beautiful woodsy area with historic stone walls and a meandering brook. Water and forest sounds delight the senses and help recharge a tired mind.

Sig Al

Very nice place to take a walk with the family and relax. Our dog loves it there too!

daisy c

I love the gardens and rolling hills of this State park, it's a great place for pets, picnics, and peace.I've witnessed many photo shoots, and even apple picnic. What a great gift Edith Chase left us all!

Gary Morris

Always a beautiful place to walk. Fields, trails, and meadows to enjoy. Bird blinds, wild flowers, and the gardens around the main house. Bring a bag lunch and just enjoy.

Lucian Campochiaro

This is a great place to walk a dog beautiful places and nice views.

Giovanna Marshall

Peaceful, relaxing, gorgeous place for a picnic and just even taking photos.

Richard Dwyer

The colors are dezzling. The meadow flowers are splended.

james DeSanto

Beautiful place to walk

DawnLowrey Donaldson

Nice walk ,on a rainy day with my grandaughter.

David Rivard

Nice place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature....

Monica Claros

Beautiful place, increible sunsets.

Rick Hill

Great place to walk

Lori Jones

My favorite park in the state. It's huge but I still wish it was bigger.

Elijah Arias

Tranquil, beautifully kept grounds perfect for a picnic or a quiet afternoon. Sunk in gardens and walking paths to explore.

Christina H

Amazing

lawrence boccuzzio

We had family photos taken here once, the place looks like it's out of a fairy tale... The landscaping, the views. The second time we met another couple and their kids to have a picnic... Do yourself a favor and go check it out

Patrick Spadaccino

Lovely little hidden gem! Picturesque grounds, plenty of free parking, good walking paths, and very dog-friendly. It even has a portable toilet, should the need arise.

warren t

Great sunset but closed at 8:00 so you need to park outside the gate if you want to hangout for the sunset.

Robert R.

Beautiful, tranquil well maintained.

Derek Clark

Wonderful spot for out door photography, picnics, or weddings.

bob smith

Great state park.Nice easy hike.

aaron gilson

Great open space with wonderful garden

Marlene Kirchner

Nice trails to walk dogs

Bledar Agastra

Prefect sunsets and nature all seasons..strongly recommend for picnicking and relaxing...

Give Thanks

Cool place, nice hiking nothing too hard and beautiful walks through wild hay fields and other dirt roads with the passing horse.

Peter L

Its so beautiful here. Peaceful escape

Seamus Bradley

Very well maintained mostly flat open field walking, wouldn't really call it 'hiking' but very pleasant lots of birds good explanations of wildlife etc.

Reba Miller

Easy trails around the grounds of an old house (which wasn't open to the public when we went in December).

Linda Straka

Nice place to walk around.