Pattaconk Reservoir — Attraction in Chester

They are getting one start I've been coming here since i was a kid and i was there sunday for my birthday i got there around 9 or so some of the ppl i invited couldn't get in so i walked over to the rangers to ask why they had it the entrance closed since theirs parking and the park wasnt full at all i have pictures so he tells me thd parking lot is full im like no its not and ppl are leaving he godd to tell me that a certain amount of ppl have to ldavd befotr they let anyone in i saw five card leave and still they werent letting ppl in ghey blocked the entrance so that they dont have to do their job i think they should let ppl in till 3 it was 12pm like really messed my cookout up i was so upset i ended up leaving it was 4 park was empty and still blocked you need new rangers at this park they are lazy racist and rude i would like to take this to the park corporations office its insane how they closed the entrance and park...

8.13.22 My review is only for paddleboarding at this Reservoir. All 4 parking spots closest to the water were taken so had to use big parking lot area, which has porta potties, then walk down. We pumped our inflatable boards at the parking lot. So it was a pain and a little tuff bringing everything that far down to the water. Pulled car up closer later when leaving but place was very busy so couldn't just leave things by road. Wish this was more user friendly for paddle users. Aside from that the water was wonderful. Many water lillies around the Reservoir and not many people out except a few swimmers. It was very quiet and peaceful. Heard a few Hikers on their loop walking but that's it. Free to use for CT residents. And close to by great restaurants and Little...

It has great water to swim, they have a wonderful concrete plank you can do dives and flips from. The park also has a great ranger force who are not only nice but responsible and fair. It is a great place to camp if you are looking for clean nice spaces areas. You must bring tents though. Finally if you want to fish or have a barbecue go there you won't be...