Waterford / Connecticut
Harkness Memorial State Park
An estate landscape meets the Sound in Waterford.
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A reason to wander.
An estate landscape meets the Sound in Waterford. Harkness brings together Eolia mansion, formal gardens and broad lawns, with coastal habitats offering reasons to look beyond the architecture and spend time watching the shoreline.
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- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic
- Nature
- Picnicking
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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