The Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum is a state-owned natural history preserve in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, that protects one of the most significant dinosaur track sites in North America.

The park spans 80 acres and features a geodesic dome that showcases an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks dating back to 200 million years ago.

The park boasts over 2 miles of nature and hiking trails and has an award-winning arboretum, which is home to over 250 species of conifers as well as ginkgoes, katsuras, and magnolias and other plant families that existed during the age of the dinosaurs.

The Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum has a museum that offers a unique view of the dioramas of Triassic and Jurassic environments, a preserved Mesozoic floodplain covered with tracks, collections of fossils, and interactive exhibits.

400 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, Phone: 860-529-8423

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