National Historical Park

Coltsville National Historical Park

Coltsville National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Connecticut. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts (1 closure), 0 campgrounds and 0 visitor centers.

Connecticut National Historical Park

Updated · NPS Data API

Blue dome atop a large factory behind a river
Colt Armory Complex · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“When Samuel Colt started his Hartford factory on the banks of the Connecticut River in 1847, it followed years of mismanagement and failure. Soon, demand for Colt's revolver would change his fortunes and the Colt empire was born.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

1

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

0

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Closure

Park in Progress

Coltsville NHP is working toward establishment and is not yet an official park. We do not have a Visitor Center and visitor services are limited. For more information please visit our Park Development and Calendar pages.

Posted or updated Jun 17, 2021 ·Details on nps.gov

Information

Stamp Status

Unfortunately, since we are not an official park yet, we do not currently have a park stamp.

Posted or updated Feb 22, 2022 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

Things to do

Early spring at Colt Park with green grass and recreational facilities in the background.
Photo: NPS Digital Photo

Spend an Afternoon at Colt Park

Colt Park, once apart of the estate of Samuel Colt and Elizabeth Hart Colt, was deeded to the City of Hartford in 1905. Today the park offers many recreational opportunities that appeal to people of all ages.

1 Hour Year-round Pets allowed

Playground

See all 4 things to do in Coltsville →

Operating hours

The NPS data does not list standard hours for this site.

Weather: Hartford experiences all four seasons. It is typically hot in the summer and cold in the winter with a pleasant spring and autumn.

Contact and directions

Phone
(860) 500-6078
Email
[email protected]
Address
120 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Coordinates
41.7562, -72.6633· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

No visitor centers are listed for this site in the NPS data.

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/colt/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.