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Wadsworth Falls State Park (designated swim pond)

📍 Middletown
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, variable
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer (lifeguarded in season)
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Be careful not to conflate this park's scenic namesake waterfalls (Big Falls, Little Falls) with its actual, separate, lifeguard-staffed swim pond — the same overlook-versus-swim-area distinction that appears repeatedly across this project.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟢 Easy Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Wadsworth Falls State Park (designated swim pond)

This park's actual designated, lifeguard-staffed swimming area is a pond separate from its namesake waterfalls (Big Falls and Little Falls) — an important distinction, since the falls themselves draw photographers but aren't the park's swim destination.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Best Season
📅 Summer (lifeguarded in season)
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Separate swim pond distinct from the park's namesake waterfalls
Managed By
Connecticut DEEP (Wadsworth Falls SP)
County
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
721 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457

Access Notes:
Easy access to the designated swim pond; the park's Big Falls and Little Falls are separate scenic features not intended for swimming

GPS Coordinates
41.5369, -72.6934
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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