Platt Farm Preserve

Visitors to the 110-acre Platt Farm can tell right away the property on scenic-designated Flood Bridge Road is truly special. The sweeping views across field and meadow are breathtaking as seen from the blue-blazed trails along the the basalt ridgeline. The farmed acreage alternates from golden winter rye to late summer's "green as it gets" cornstalks, reaching high to the sky. The orange-blazed trail wanders here and there, skipping between farmed field, rolling meadow dotted with bluebird boxes and bluebirds. Tucked into a lightly forested buffer following the flowing waters along the Pomperaug River, is the Marc Taylor Memorial Trail, named for SLT's long-serving board member, who was instrumental in SLT's preservation of Platt Farm.

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The former dairy farm, purchased from William and Lillian Platt in 2001, is very special to the land trust as it was the very first farm acquisition. Today, this Southbury Land Trust open space offers something for everyone. The northern portion of the farm is rugged and provides excellent habitat for nesting birds, such as woodcock, indigo bunting, warblers and field sparrows. The easternmost edge is the terminus of a seven mile long traprock ridge. The southern portion of the farm spans from Flood Bridge Road to the Pomperaug River.  A kiosk with maps and information is located adjacent to the Southbury Land Trust graveled parking area. 

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Note: Fishing is allowed at Southbury Land Trust's Platt Farm Preserve. We do allow fishing during the season with a fishing license from DEEP. DEEP has been stocking trout in designated areas for many years,. 

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Please ~

Park in designated areas.

Do not block entry gates to fields at any time.

Stay on marked trails.

Do not walk in fields used for agriculture.

If fishing, please take care to remove any unused fishing line or debris from the area.

Leave only footprints.