Lock 12 Historical Park

Restored section of Farmington Canal (1828-48). Park also includes museum, lockkeeper’s house, helicoidal bridge, 2.9-mile hiking/biking trail, picnic area.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Hours
Biking trail and picnic area open year-round, call for museum schedule.
Address
487 N. Brooksvale Rd.
Phone
(203) 272-2743
Map
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