Came here for a run while staying near BDL and really enjoyed the trail along the Connecticut…read moreRiver! You really get that feeling that you're out in nature--the sights, the smells, the sounds, everything. The path is suitable for walking, running and cycling. How I wish I could enjoy it in the fall with the changing colors!

Absolutely gorgeous, magical day, the kind that makes one thankful for the opportunity to enjoy…read morenature...sunny, mid 60's, low humidity, gentle breeze. Blue heron right after you enter from the south terminus. Lots of turtles basking. Eagles (adult and 2 juvies) visible in their nest, with another adult high above about 50 yds north. Another uge (we don't pronounce the "h" where I'm from) blue heron about 7/10ths of a mile from the start. Ducks, geese, hawk. Haven't seen a rabbit yet this year. My theory is that overcutting on the bank of the canal-side has caused rabbits to change their habits (seriously). No place to hide from predators. Everyone friendly...strollers, fishermen, bicyclists.... I tried to make a video of the song, "I was strolling thru the park one day, in the very merry month of May...". Lucky for the reader / listener that my phone was having memory issues. Always a 5 star!

It was very peaceful place to walk as well as very friendly people the little mini beach with the…read moresand is very cool

The playground fits into the park perfectly...a tree house and more…read more... Provided by Premier Park & Play from Newton, MA

Our town pool had closed early this year so I was looking for a nearby place for the kids to cool…read moreoff. A friend of mine had mentioned a splash pad opened recently in Broad brook, so I hunted it down! To my surprise, there is a clean looking swimming pond with a cute red slide into the water from the raft out there. Bonus! I was not equipped to swim myself today so we made our way over to the splash pad. It is on the smaller side but new, in great shape and not busy at all. There are a few benches for adults to sit nearby while the kids play. I also noted open pavilions with picnic tables and a small playground. Definitely worth a trip for small kids on a hot day. Low key. Note: there is a small fee for non town residents

This park was a staple for my family and I growing up in the area! It's a playground and dog park…read morecombined by a large field that stretches the entire street. The street parking nearby is free, and there are bike racks for anyone that needs them. The neighbors in that area were always very kind to me, but it's also important to be aware of their families and privacy. It's not a place for large group gatherings or non-residents to host events. There are water fountains, waste disposal, and lots of seating, but there are not picnic tables or public restrooms. It's a beautiful park and I always make it a stop on my walks!

Very nice there Definitely recommended it My kid loves it…read morethere.There are so many activities

My son plays basketball here. It's a great little spot with decent parking. It does need some…read moreupgrading, but it works! There's a spot to hang your coat as you come in. Here isn't seating at the courts, but parents make do with the stage. There are restrooms down the hall, if you happen to be looking. I'm not exactly sure if the building is unlocked most of the time or not. But after you're done with basketball, you can take the kids over to the playground or swimming at the pool ( in the summer that is).

There's 4 access total, this one on S. Maple is the closest to the water. However, parking lot is…read moresmall & in the summer, I run into several vans parked there were working on AC. Looks like HVAC companies taking over the parking lot for work, one dude working out of his van was shirtless with full bear belly on display. I felt uncomfortable & left quickly. There's no park bench or anything like that along the river. The West entrance is the worst, smallest lot only fits 3 cars, long walking path to the river that's super narrow, some times only a foot wide & feels creepy, I'd avoid. The east entrance is very roomy, easily park 10 cars there with walking path 12 feet wide. However, it's very far to the river, at least half a mile walk. The 4th entrance is on Bayleys, I couldn't even find the parking lot, lol, nothing there.

A nice little secluded riverside scenic park. There are three trails, two of which are pretty…read moreovergrown once you get into the summer season. One follows along the river, one crosses the river into the woods, and the third goes up a small hill. They're all three quiet and surrounded by greenery and a pleasant, although not particularly long, walk. There's also parking for a few cars at the end of the road leading up to the trails.

I visited today with a Gold Season Pass and had a great overall experience. The only downside was…read morethe number of bees around, but it didn't take away too much from the day. I arrived between 1 and 2 in the afternoon and started with Batman, which is a very fun coaster. The restraints felt extremely comfortable and secure. It can leave you a little dizzy, but it is definitely worth riding. After walking around for a bit, I made my way to Wicked Cyclone. The lines were very long, but if you come to the park often, you know which rides are worth the wait. I spent about two hours in line, and it ended up being my favorite ride of the day. Afterwards, I grabbed some ice cream near the Starbucks at the entrance. It was decent, though a bit pricey. Two cups came out to about twenty five dollars even with the season pass discount. Next, I headed to Gotham City Gauntlet and then Supergirl Sky Flyer, both of which had very short lines. After that, I rode Scream, which only had about a twenty minute wait and is another one of my favorites. I then went back toward the Batman area to ride Riddler Revenge. It does jolt your head around a bit, but it was not too bad, and the wait time was reasonable. To finish the day, I tried the new coaster Quantum Accelerator. It may not look very intense, but for a family coaster it is surprisingly good. It is very fast, has some nice airtime, and features sharp yet smooth turns that make it feel unique. Unfortunately, Superman was closed during my visit. Overall, I have been coming to this park every summer, and it remains one of the best out there, especially if you enjoy classic coasters.

This was, without a doubt, the grossest display of degeneracy I've ever seen at the volume it was…read more I'm not sure if it was free heroin day, but I can say this: you had one gross human after another. And when I say gross, I mean absolutely disgusting. The staff is awful, and even if they weren't, I'm not sure it would help all that much. Here are a few of the more notable things. We had a table picked out--you know, all our stuff spread out on the table, clearly taken. When we got back after getting our lunch, there was a guy sitting on the table--not at the table, on the table--like he was oblivious to how society works. When I took my son to the bathroom, there was a middle-aged man, butt naked, just standing against the wall scrolling on his phone. God only knows what he was up to. Then I got back to our lunch table, and there was another group sitting at our table until I kicked them out. My wife asked if I could get her a Coke, so my son and I went to Cowabunga Burger. I ordered two milkshakes and a Coke. This was a fountain soda. My milkshakes came with lids and straws, but they handed me the Coke with no lid or straw. So I asked, "Can I get a lid and a straw?" The girl at the register asked to see my receipt and said, "No, straws are just for milkshakes, and soda doesn't get a straw or lid." At first I thought they were joking, but they were not. While this was happening, a little girl, maybe two years old, fell and hit her head really hard. The entire crowd skipped a breath, but do you think this degenerate dad did anything to help her? No. He picked her up and just told her, "You're okay." God forbid he give up his spot in line to attend to her. He was right out of central casting for this kind of person: sloppy, gross, uneducated creation. I want every decent person with a family to know this warning: do not--and I'm not exaggerating--do not even consider going here. It's without question the lowest collection of people all in one place. LOL... on the way out, Agawam police were walking a large group of people out. The police don't stand a chance in this crowd. They could have walked 200 people out, and it would just be the tip of the iceberg. I swear I'm not exaggerating. The fun didn't stop there because, after I exited, I saw a woman trying to scale a fence to get in.