Discover the Natural Beauty of Osbornedale State Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Osbornedale State Park from the central area of Connecticut, start by getting onto Route 8 South. Continue on Route 8 for approximately 15 miles until you reach Exit 17 for Derby. Merge onto New Haven Avenue and continue for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Chatfield Street. The park entrance will be on your right. There is no parking fee for the park.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Osbornedale State Park via public transportation, take a Metro-North train from New Haven or Bridgeport to Derby-Shelton station. From Derby-Shelton station, you can take a local bus (Naugatuck Valley Transit) or a taxi to reach the park. The bus stop closest to the park is on New Haven Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from the park entrance.

• Taxi/Ride Share

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a taxi or ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft from the Derby-Shelton train station or any nearby location. Simply input the destination as 'Osbornedale State Park, 43 Chatfield St, Derby, CT 06418' and confirm the fare before you start the ride. Expect to pay around $10-$15 for this short trip, depending on traffic.