NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The morning was not fully underway on the Fourth of July and two state parks have already closed to visitors due to full capacity in the parking lot.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) made the announcement just before 9 a.m. that Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield closed, and that walk-ins were not going to be welcome.
Here are the other packs that have been closed:
- Millers Pond State Park in Haddam
- Pattaconk Recreation Area at Cockaponset State Forest
- Gardner Lake State Park in Salem
- Burr Pond State Park in Torrington
- Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield
- Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown
- Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union
DEEP, which maintains the state parks and beaches, is expected to announce any other closures throughout the day as people flock to recreational areas to celebrate U.S. Independence Day.
The rainy forecast is not expected to stop Connecticut residents from visiting state beaches and parks; however, they should keep an eye on the forecast.
Currently, there is a flood watch in effect for Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties through early July 5. A few rounds of showers and storms are expected on Tuesday which could cause additional flooding in spots, FOX61 meteorologists said.
The scattered showers should be finished by sunset for the fireworks displays.
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