Minnie Island State Park

Minnie Island State Park
Minnie Island State Park
Location in Connecticut
Minnie Island State Park
Minnie Island State Park (the United States)
LocationMontville and Salem, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°30′20″N 72°13′18″W / 41.50556°N 72.22167°W / 41.50556; -72.22167
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Established1925
Administered byConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
DesignationConnecticut state park
WebsiteOfficial website

Minnie Island State Park is a public recreation area occupying a tiny island at the southern end of 529-acre (214 ha) Gardner Lake that is split by the townline between Salem and Montville, Connecticut. It is accessible only via boat and offers opportunities for picnicking and fishing as well as general exploration in a largely deserted setting. The 0.88-acre (0.36 ha) island is the state's smallest state park.