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Connecticut Water Trails
Program
Connecticut
Water Trails
Fairfield County
Greenwich
Mianus Pond
Site Location:
Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich, Connecticut
Basic Information:
In Cos Cob (Greenwich) is 53-acres in size and stretches from
the Post Road all the way north to the Stamford town line. The
Mianus
River, a source of drinking water for the Town of Greenwich, is
protected at least in part by a divided complex of Park lands, nature
preserves, and conservation areas along its shores. The pond, designated
as an emergency water supply, begins at the dam just north of the Post
Road and extends to about 200 feet north of Palmer Hill Bridge. The Pond
was created in 1926 when the railroad damned the river to impound fresh
water for the Cos Cob Power Plant. After the closing of the plant, the
Town acquired both the properties from the State in 1989. The pond hosts
a variety of wild life, most notably are turtles, which can be observed
sunning along the banks. The bird population is rich and varied. Yellow
Warblers and Red-eyed Vireos sing loudly during summer months and are
joined in spring and fall migrations by many other colorful species.
Although rarely observed, weasels, mink and even river otter thrive in
the Mianus River waters.
Type:
Lake
Water Type:
Fresh
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Site Contact Information:
Site Coordinates:
Longitude 73.587017 ºW Latitude
41.04804 ºN
Location Map:
USGS
Quadrangle:
Stamford
Driving Directions:
Take Exit 4 off of I-95, turn north on Indian Field Rd. then right on to
Sound Shore Rd. Pass under the interstate then turn left and go under
the train tracks. Make a right onto Station Rd. The road will turn to
the north and become Strickland Rd. After the road turns to the north it
passes under I-95. Turn right onto River Road. Follow River Road across
the Post road to Valley Road. Turn right onto Valley Road and continue
north to Palmer Hill Road. At the intersection of these two roads,
before crossing the bridge is a small park with a boat launch area.
Directions Map:
Google Map
Mianus Pond
Boat Launch Information:
The Kayak put-in spot is on the Cos Cob side, just south of
Palmer Hill Road Bridge
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