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Gazebo at the Howard T. Brown Park, Norwich
Gazebo at the Howard T. Brown Park, Norwich
This park, complete with a gazebo to escape the sun, offers excellent fishing opportunities from piers. This site is a particularly popular fishing area during the fall striped bass season. Arrange your visit during one of the seasonal summer music programs by contacting the City of Norwich Department of Parks and Cemeteries. To help you reach Howard T. Brown Park, some routes leading to this site are posted with the brown and white Long Island Sound Access sign Long Island Sound Access sign.

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 Location
View interactive map of Howard T. Brown Park Chelsea Harbor Drive
Norwich, Connecticut
 Fees
None
 Directions
From the East: Take I-95 South to exit 84 North to Route 32 N, follow for 3.3 miles. Take the Montville Connector for 1.4 miles. Then get on I-395 North which you will follow for 5.3 miles. Take exit 80 Eastoff I-395 onto Route 82. Continue on Route 82 Eastfor 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive. The Howard T. Brown Park will be located on your right.
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From the West: Take I-95 North until you can get onto I-395 North at exit 75. Take exit 80 Eastoff I-395 North onto Route 82. Continue on Route 82 Eastfor 2.1 miles. Turn right onto Chelsea Harbor Drive. The Howard T. Brown Park will be located on your right.
 Parking
Parking Lot
 Accessibility
Parts of the site offering views of the water are wheelchair accessible. Some facilities/uses listed may not be fully accessible to the mobility-impaired.
 Site Contact Information
Website -City of Norwich
Address -173 North Main Street
 Norwich, CT 06360
 Facilities
Access PierAccess Pier
Boat Launch RampBoat Launch Ramp
Car-top Boat AccessCar-top Boat Access
Handicapped AccessHandicapped Access
 Activities
BoatingBoating
FishingFishing
Historic, Cultural InterestHistoric, Cultural Interest
 Environment
Harbor SettingHarbor Setting
Tidal RiverTidal River

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