Outdoor Activities

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• Recreational Maps

  The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) offers a wide variety of recreational maps in an array of formats. Find state park and forest recreational areas maps, fishing resource maps, bicycling maps, and more.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Find Your City/Town's Public Pools

  Find information on public pools in your area through your individual town or city website.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Boating

  The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is working hard to keep Connecticut's waterways safe, clean, and fun for all boaters by promoting education about boats and boating in Connecticut. Access up-to-date news about boating in the state and more.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Connecticut’s Fall Foliage

  Foliage season begins in mid-to-late September and extends through mid-to-late October. Peak color is estimated to be between October 5 and November 13. Visit here for a current foliage report and to find out where to view fall foliage in the state.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Fishing

  Find information, updates, and news about fishing in Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Hunting

  Find hunting area maps, latest news, the Deer Lottery, and purchase hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses online. The Hunting & Trapping Guide is available, as is further information on tagging and reporting deer and turkey.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Other Outdoor Activities

  Hiking, Biking, Camping, Winter Activities, and more.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• No Child Left Inside

  The No Child Left Inside program introduces children to the wonder of nature.

  Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

• Connecticut's Fish Consumption Advisory and the Safe Eating of Fish Caught in Connecticut

  The Connecticut Department of Public Health issues a yearly advisory for decreasing fish consumption when chemical levels are unsafe. Fish from Connecticut waters are a good low cost source of protein. Unfortunately, fish can take up (bio-accumulate) chemicals that may affect your family's health. The following fact sheets provide information on the advisory, including how to eat fish safely.

  Agency: Department of Public Health