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Harkness Memorial State Park Tickets

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About Harkness Memorial State Park

Harkness Memorial State Park, located at 275 Great Neck Rd., Waterford, CT 06385, combines a grand Renaissance Revival mansion with formal gardens designed by Beatrix Farrand. Known as Eolia, The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park hosts tours, private events, and weddings within the park’s public hours. The estate features rooms and spaces suitable for programs, with capacity details available on request, and can accommodate larger programs with exclusive-use arrangements. The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset, with mansion tours and private events operating during these hours. Read on for parking, transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a seamless visit or event.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger program, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations. Secure your seats for tours, arrange a private event at Eolia, and explore nearby lodging and dining to complete your visit. If you need help coordinating transportation or vendor options, we’ll point you toward reliable resources and official information. Remember, the estate remains active as Eolia, The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park, with no changes to its historic name or landmark status.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 275 Great Neck Rd., Waterford, CT 06385.
  • Mansion and grounds: Eolia - The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park; 42-room Renaissance Revival mansion with formal gardens designed by Beatrix Farrand; park hosts tours and private events at the mansion from March 1 to December 23.
  • Mansion capacities: Music Room (80 guests), Dining Room (40 guests), Breakfast Room (30 guests); exclusive use of the first floor for events; total seated capacity up to 150 for larger programs.
  • Open hours: Park open daily 8:00 a.m. – sunset; mansion tours and private events operate within the park’s public hours.
  • Seating/chart: No public generic seating chart published; event capacities are defined by room sizes and first-floor exclusive-use option.
  • Parking: General park parking with per-vehicle fees for non-residents; CT DEEP parking fee adjustments show Harkness Memorial has specific rates (and after-hours fees May apply).
  • Bus access: Bus Permits required for mid-size and full-size buses (30+ seats).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotels listed in the park’s materials include nearby options such as Holiday Inn New London North and Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, among others within a few miles.
  • Notable events hosted: Mansion tours by Friends of Harkness; private weddings and events at the mansion; an amphitheater space on the grounds for ceremonies/events.
  • Renaming/demolition: The estate remains active as Eolia, The Mansion at Harkness Memorial State Park; no demolition or major renaming has occurred.