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Harkness Memorial State Park

Display garden · Waterford, CT

State park with six themed formal gardens by Beatrix Farrand beside a historic mansion, plus lawns and shoreline. Open daily from 8 a.m.; out-of-state vehicles pay a fee.

Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, Connecticut. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: PostMan1107 · November 2006 · CC BY 2.5
AdmissionCT vehicles free; others $10–$15

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LocationWaterford, Connecticut

275 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 06385

HoursSee published hours below

Check the date you plan to visit. No live opening status.

Hours & admission

Published hours
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Admission details
Vehicle fees: free for in-state registered vehicles; out-of-state $10 weekdays, $15 weekends and holidays; $112 out-of-state season pass.
Contact
(860) 443-5725
275 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

For a future visit, confirm the date, ticket availability and special-event exceptions with the garden.

Access & getting there

All-terrain wheelchairs are available with advance reservation. Restrooms and parking are listed.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

  • Confirm the schedule for your specific date.
  • Check reservations and parking separately.
  • Read the garden’s current visitor notices.
Read the visit checklist