Wadsworth Falls State Park
Clarence C. Wadsworth, noted scholar and linguist, settled in Middletown and embarked on a forty year effort to preserve the natural beauty of Wadsworth Falls. By his will, the land was given to the State of Connecticut in 1942, establishing what is now referred to as Wadsworth Falls State Park. The land was donated to the state for the preservation of the area and providing a variety of recreation opportunities for the citizens of the State of Connecticut. Activities: Fishing: The Coginchaug River runs through the length of the park and is stocked with trout. A fishing license is required for