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Dinosaur State Park

West St
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: (860) 529-8423
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Hours:
Tue-Sun 9am-4:30pm

Editorial Review for Dinosaur State Park – by F. Caso

Overview
In Rocky Hill, just a few miles south of Hartford, lies a prehistoric wonderland with dinosaur tracks, interactive displays and life-size Triassic and Jurassic dioramas. The park also contains a 10-acre arboretum, two miles of nature trails and a picnic area.

The Experience
Though the park has plenty to offer, the dinosaur tracks are the real draw. In 1966, 2,000 tracks were accidentally uncovered. What a find! Five hundred tracks that date back to the late-Triassic and early Jurassic periods have been preserved in their original locations and put on display. The remaining tracks on this registered natural landmark have been buried for preservation. The park also offers activities such as guided nature walks, films and, best of all, from May through October, the opportunity to make a do-it-yourself plaster cast of a dinosaur track.

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Anyone interested in making a plaster cast needs to bring 10 pounds of plaster of Paris, a quarter cup of vegetable oil and a handful of rags.

Nature Trails

No pets or bicycles are allowed on the nature trails.

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The park is located one mile east of Exit 23 off of I-91.

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A real Jurassic Park? A geodesic dome houses 500 dinosaur tracks made more than 200 million years ago.  See the full editorial review.

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Anyone interested in making a plaster cast needs to bring 10 pounds of plaster of Paris, a quarter cup of vegetable oil and a handful of rags.

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Admission

  • Park: free
  • Exhibit hall: $5
  • Children (6-17) $2, (under 5) free

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Tue-Sun 9am-4:30pm

Payment Types

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Travelers Check

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