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Pickett's Pond
Derby, Connecticut
Nine-acre pond in Osbornedale State Park, Derby. Primarily a fishing and skating pond — no designated swim area.
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Public access
Overview
Nine-acre pond inside Osbornedale State Park in Derby. Not an established swim spot — DEEP lists it for fishing and winter skating. Unblazed trails skirt the shore; swim at your own risk and heed posted signs.
- Also known as
- Picketts Pond, Osbornedale Pond
- County
- New Haven
- Region
- Greater New Haven
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State parkOsbornedaleNo designated swimFishingNew haven countyDerby
Good for
Fishing bassFishing troutIce skating winterHiking shortBirdwatchingLeashed dogs
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
No designated swim
Unknown depth
Algae advisories past
Tick and snake habitat
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.33631, -73.10083
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
From Route 34, take Chatfield Street to Osbornedale State Park. Follow park road to the Pickett's Pond access.
0.2 miShort walkMixedLimited200 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: Small state park lot near the pond. Free, rarely fills even on warm weekends.
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