We love coming here with our dog for a nice walk!…read more There are two athletic fields to walk in/around, two baseball fields, a playground, a basketball court, a soccer field AND a skate park. There is also a pavilion available to rent/use! There is definitely something for everyone!! There is a nice covered bridge that covers a stream and a walking trolley line that goes through the woods. Fun fact, there are old mink cages in the back woods from when a fur company used to be operation

This is a great park. There is something to to keep everyone busy. Bring your sports equipment…read morefor the basketball court, skate park, baseball or soccer fields. Don't forget to stretch in the workout/warmup area. You can let the kids run free on the playground with a choice of 2 playscapes that are perfect for different ages. Grab a bench in the shade and catch up on your reading or Yelp posts...while your partner keeps an eye on the kid(s)! There are bathrooms for public use at the pavilion and port-a potties near the sports fields, The pavilion is available to rent. It is equipped with a kitchen, water fountain and picnic tables galore!

This large playground is located in Doolittle Park. You can hear the train horn every few minutes…read more The parking lot was spacious. Walk by a couple of porta potties and a small castle shaped gate; it is on the side of the baseball field. The playground is on mulch and had many playscapes; swings, slides, ladders, etc. There were benches in the middle and along the perimeter; there were a few picnic tables as well. It was a cool and rainy day so some spots were muddy. My child's favorite playscape was the one on a sandbox; it has shovels and shoots to put the sand into. This is the first time seeing something like it and we were a fan. There were so much space for kids to run around in. Overall a great neighborhood playground! The people that live nearby are lucky to have this.

great place to take a small child. we brought my grandson & he probably tried every single thing in…read morethe playground. he also got a bonus playing with the leaves that had accumulated under a few of the trees. he loved it. we had a great time trying to keep up with him. fun place.

Beautiful playground that is loved by children of all ages! It is far enough off the road with a…read morelarge parking lot and a safety gate that helps help the littles from running out. It is not large but it packs a punch of multiple slides, climbing structures and brand new soft padding to absorb any falls. The playground doesn't have much shade so prepare for that on sunny hot days. Only thing noticeable missing are swings but the kiddos will get over it as there is so much to explore!

Picnics and ponds…read more Veteran's Memorial Park is a 21 acre park that has a whole lot of different activities available including football, basketball and baseball fields, several tennis courts, a playground for kids, a large and wooded picnic area and a swimming pool. There is even a small duck pond located in the park. Most of the facilities are in excellent condition except for the basketball court that has lots of long cracks in the surface from the ice and snow. Definitely time for some repaving. The fields are used by several different leagues but are open to anyone when not in use. In fact everything in the park is open to anyone except for the swimming areas which can only be used by town residents. The park gets very crowded in the summer, especially on weekends, and picnics and parties are very common here. The park can be loud and pretty chaotic with lots of kids running around and people playing various games but is always friendly and pleasant. A nice park that offers a whole lot of different things to do.

I take my toddler to the playground here fairly often. The whole playground is fenced in. It has 2…read moremain playscapes, one for toddlers and preschoolers and another for older kids. My toddler loves the smaller playscape. There are a few slides and plenty of different ladders and stairs to climb. BEWARE- after a good rain the area around this climber is a giant puddle. There's a slide that goes right into the middle of it. We avoid this park after a rainstorm for this reason. The larger playscape seems pretty fun. My toddler still climbs on it when it's not too crowded. It has a lot of ramps and some fun slides. I climb with him or stay close by because there are some openings to climbing structures he cannot navigate that are pretty high up. There are also swings (including baby swings), covered picnic tables, a sand/ digging area, and some outdoor musical instruments inside the fence.

This is a great little park for an afternoon excursion with kids. In addition to the playing…read morefields, there are lighted tennis and basketball courts for evening play. We went with our 2yr old to check out the play area. It is very well done and arranged. It is ADA compatible which in addition to being accepting to everyone makes being a parent easier, ease of access to high areas. My daughter loved the slide that was essentially a string of rolling pins. The only slide of its design I've come across. There are plenty of swings and there is a nice covered area with picnic tables. It is completely enclosed and gated, so it takes a bit for the little ones to get away! Always a plus. In the play area there is a sand box with some shovels, the sand is pretty well used at this point and isn't all that soft but it's useable. There is also a really fun little pipe instrument setup with the gates. If you venture across the street there is some hiking trails in the woods, nothing overly long or daunting but it was nice for a stroll in the woods with the baby and the the dog.

The playground is huge and has recreation for kids of all ages, and comes complete with athletic…read morefields. The community-wide Trunk or Treat is worth the admission, and comes with a kid-friendly Halloween movie projected at the football field. and on snowy days this is an excellent spot for sledding, bumps and all. It's also great for a quiet walk beside the stream or visiting the butterfly selfie-stands.Food trunks and food vendors like Neil's Donuts have appeared at trunk or treat some years, so it definitely lives up to community park on these nights. This is a great community park all year!

This is our favorite playground for our son, who's now three. We have been visiting this…read moreplayground for about a year. It has been great to watch him grow and explore. While the playground is geared toward the play school age child (up to 12 years old), there is a sandbox and swings for younger children. There are 2 large playscapes. One unit is smaller, for the less adventurous child. They also have a small rock climbing wall, a rope web, a sea dragon to climb, a few bouncing trucks and a bouncing seesaw. Outside of the playground, there is a walking/running track, football and baseball field and a party pavilion. Kudos to the Town of Cromwell for such an awesome, clean and kid friendly park!

The splash pad is the big draw to this park, but it has so much more to offer! This park also has a…read moreskate park, playground, basketball court & soccer field! There is a large "tent" set up for the shade seekers. There is also a small pavilion with benches for gatherings. We brought our son here today to beat the heat with a little water play. He opted to change into his suit in the car, but there are also restrooms available. There are a handful of of benches circling the splash pad. They're far enough away that you aren't under direct fire (there are large water guns), but you may get a refreshing spray now and then. This would be a great spot to meet up with some friends for a picnic and to let the kids run wild!

Always such a blast for the little guy. Has definitely helped us cool down this summer. Thanks…read moreCromwell for providing such a great spot!

Yesterday my dog and I decided to visit Castle Craig which is perfectly situated for a fantastic…read moreview of the park itself plus much of Meriden. Though this year's peak fall colors were muted and a bit past, it was still enjoyable.

Hubbard Park in Meriden is about 1800 acres of woodlands, streams , a man-made lake for fishing,…read moretennis courts and various picnic areas located throughout the park. You'll find, joggers, runners, walkers, fishermen/women and family's all enjoying the natural beauty and recreational facilities of this scenic park located in the western part of the city.

Bartlem Park is probably the nicest town park I've ever seen. It has a huge, awesome playground for…read moreyoung children. It's also home to the town's massive indoor swimming pool that is used year-round. The artificial turf lacrosse field is absolutely beautiful. There are also baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The paved walking paths are excellent for walking, jogging, and taking your dog for a stroll. The park has two covered areas with picnic benches that are great for having a bite to eat in the shade. I love the large grass area where they are building a beautiful stage for outdoor concerts. There is a separate building with clean outdoor restrooms, and several large parking lots.

Great park for kids all ages my son is 4 and he absolutely love coming here. Plus the community…read morepool is right next door so right after playing in the sun you can cool off in the pool