Nice fishing and boating area mostly private property surrounding the Lake so you can't walk…read morearound it but is quiet and peaceful Small boats kayaks can be launched from small boat ramp

There is Lower, Middle and Upper Bolton Lake only Lower and Middle have boat launch areas. Upper…read moreBolton isn't very large and not worth kayaking but I would say the fishing should be good because of the aquatic plant life: lily pads Bull Rushes and the like. I couldn't put my kayak in because of the Fire Dept drills that were going on but hope to do it next weekend. Middle Bolton is smaller than Lower but has less houses which makes it nice if you seek a serene spot to nature watch. The Lower and the Upper are both beautiful and a wonderful natural resource for water activities but note motor boats are limited in size so you won't be seeing any water skiing there, just fishing, sailing and kayaking...nice!

Several good trails to the summit of Soapstone Mountain and trails that lead to a small lake…read moreinhabited by abundant wildlife. There are picnic tables and charcoal grills available, this is a beautiful spot to come and decompress surrounded by all that nature has to offer.

Beautiful park to walk or hike in. They have an amazing history trail that uses braille. Historic…read morelands! Also has a beautiful waterfalls running through it.

Had fun taking the brisk day to walk with my daughter down the walking path at Valley Falls. I…read morealways get neat pictures and great exercise.

A very pretty lake and we loved the daily visit from a lovely swan. Very shallow, so not much…read moreswimming but gorgeous!

One of the very best kayaking spots in CT as far as I am concerned. The lake is pretty much…read morepristine and doesn't seem to suffer from algae bloom as so many seem to do. Once you cross the lake you can follow the small river up as far as the current depth will allow you. There is an abundance of wildlife as well as wild grapes which grow on along both sides of the stream. The scenery is absolutely beautiful any time of year but especially in the Fall. You can expect me to be harvesting some of those grapes for homemade jelly sometime in September too.

Great campground! We stayed just one night but loved our spot for our RV…read more The sites are a bit open/close together and they only took cash but looked like a cute area. The lake and swim area were well maintained and seemed like it would be a good family trip!

Gosh, where to begin? We were going to pass through CT to…read moremake it to PA to spend the night when our diesel truck started having serious problems. I quickly looked for a campground hoping they could take us, and that the truck could make it there. As we came limping in, Josh met us to help us quickly park. It soon became apparent, we were going to need a place to stay for several days. Doug, the owner, worked with us in every way, to ensure we were welcomed and would continue to have a place to stay while our truck was being taken for repairs. What a beautiful place to spend an unexpected week. The lake, hiking and amenities are amazing, but the best thing about Wilderness are the people! Saturday night Doug and his wife, Holly, hosted a gathering. We immediately felt right at home with so many friendly people, it was like a family gathering. We even won a gift card to a local restaurant!! We stayed for a week, and now we have a new favorite to add to our destinations! We really look forward to returning, only under better circumstances next time. Thank you Doug, Holly and Josh!!

Spending the day with the familia at the lake. Barely anyone here today (yay) and our choice of…read morepicnic table and grill. The beach is always well maintained by onsite seasonal workers and raked nightly. The grills are emptied nightly and the grassy areas well maintained and mowed. The do have ports potties but no indoor bathrooms or changing areas so come dressed with bathing suits on or hold a blanket around you old school style lol This beach does not have lifeguards but they do offer free life jackets in varying sizes. Free entry and parking is available with a few handicap spots. Carry in, carry out

Slow for turtles! well-maintained swimming spot beach and picnic tables; outhouse; nice grassy…read moreareas and picnic tables. Siog rec. hours are 10 AM to 6 PM Friday Saturday Sunday. There is ample parking and the water is clean but merky on the bottom, lots of wildlife saw ducks geese and a bald eagle here! Adjacent small beach on the opposite side you can access from a different side street, closed when rain or storm forecasted. Also has some wood trail access as well. Occasionally lifeguards? Maintenance staff onsite told me to leave early when a storm came in. Floats paddle boards etc allowed

A beautiful park centrally located in East Longmeadow boasts an array of the things to do for the…read moreentire family. There are two baseball fields, one soccer field, a play-scape for children, pond for fishing or ice skating, two dog parks, one for large dogs; one for small dogs and a picnic area with a pavilion. The park is small enough to traverse easily and take smaller children for a nature walk. Whatever time of year you will find something of interest and the park is particularly beautiful come Fall and Winter

This is truly a delightful park. I come here often with my children and they always have a great…read moretime! To start, it's in a great location. Right on a main road through east longmeadow, close to shopping, restaurants, and the library. They've got a baseball field, plenty of space to run, a large covered picnic site for events, and other picnic tables scattered around the park. They are, however, best known for their beautiful geese who reside there. Now you're not supposed to feed them bread, but who listens to that? The geese come right up to you (if you're feeding them) but be careful- some may nip if you put your hand in too far! The playground is fairly new and one of the best ones around. They've got swings, a rock wall, and a bunch of other structures. The kids never fail to have a great time. There's a super cute gazebo there and even a pretty clean portapotty. I definitely highly recommend this park! Also, there's plenty of parking.

Being new to the hobby of paddle boarding I was very intimated at first however after coming across…read moreValley paddle board, I decided to give it a shot. There were numerous packages available in the planning phase and I ultimately went with the 2 hour group paddle board session with instructor guidance and equipment rental. Not to mention included in the cost was a (2) drink voucher for refreshments at a local brewery post paddle board session (which was a welcomed bonus). The location Christine chose for this session was perfect especially for someone just starting off like myself. We started off in a small shallow beach just sitting on our boards and getting a feel for the water. With Christine's concise, easy to follow direction, I upgraded to a kneeled position and finally to a standing, balancing and confident position within a half a hour. When the sun started to go down Christine advised that the group paddle out to a small island in the middle of the lake that was full of wild flowers, to relax and enjoyed the rest of the sunset. At this time we well exceeded the 2 hour mark but Christine was happy to do so for a wonderful experience. Once the weather gets a bit warmer I will definitely be reaching out to Christine for another session!!

We had the best time! Christine at Valley Paddleboard took our family on a trip down the Farmington…read moreRiver. it was so beautiful. She made sure the kids in our group were safe and having fun. She even taught us some paddleboard yoga moves. Can't wait to go back next summer!