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

Went on a Saturday and while there were a lot of people it was doable. This park allows you to…read morebring in your own food and drinks, coolers, strollers and wagons and has multiple covered eating areas to enjoy yourself with your family and friends. I like the mix of rides for big and small kids and that they are in separate areas. Lines weren't bad and went fairly quickly. The only thing I didn't love was that on several rides an adult had to join and even a teenage sibling could not. The water park does not have a ton of shading, more umbrellas in the area would be nice and like always people put their towels down and don't return to the chairs. Picnic tables or some sort of eating area in the water area would be nice.

Great amusement park to introduce the kids to rides for the Ist, this park is fun for all ages, the…read moreroller coaster ride holds 12 seats, fast but short in duration. The ship / spinning saucer / swing, will keep ppl entertain. This park is small, not big, there's a show, performers will display a show. The pizza, burger, chicken tenders are good, the fried Oreos must try plus their ice creams. The he good thing is they sell frozen margaritas with alcohol for the adults, and white claw cans. No express / skip the lines in this park, mayb in the water section. We stayed like 3-4 hrs, but at Camp Compounce we stayed more. Price isn't bad, cheap per person plus 10 bucks for parking, admission is 33 bucks for 43 inch and above for the rides only .

Been here many times. This is the first time we purchased the H2GO pass. I highly recommend. We…read morewere able to get so many more rides in and we loved it. We rented a cabana. I would probably not rent by the kiddie cove area again.

I've been here many times. My family and I enjoy the park and all the rides. This is the first…read moretime we purchased the H2Go pass, and it was well worth it. We also rented a cabana and that was worth it too. The rides were fun. The kids love it. The park is very hilly and a lot of walking. There are many trees I. The park so it's pretty shady if you're not in a ride. However, waiting in line the sun hits you hard and getting g in the ride and into the water is a blast. I'll definitely go back.

I went here and nice and they changed the date and gave no refunds and charged us then we…read morerescheduled and they canceled again and they have horrible people there there was a fake officer writing our license plate overall 1 star I was having a bad day and this made it worse this is supposed to be a place that makes you smile instead I frowned.

My kids loved our visit to the water slides! They had 6 different slides and my 7 and 9 year old…read moreenjoyed them with ease. The friendly staff gave them clear instructions and had the kids flying down the slides in no time! It was good, old fashioned fun. For $50 bucks they rode all day

It's a great park for the area, the town is trying to keep it nice and clean, I guess. It's only…read morebeen here for a couple years now but it's definitely used and appreciated by the locals. They have basketball courts, soccer, football and baseball fields. Not sure why the town is asking for huge amounts of money for the same town games of soccer. Last year my kids' school was asked $500 for 1 game of soccer only ..So many random people that I see every day coming and using the fields without having to pay anything .Really confused about that ..

Crystal-clear water + sunny spring day = perfect hike…read more Spent a beautiful spring sunny day at Wadsworth Falls State Park, and it did not disappoint. I took so many pictures of the clear river. It's seriously that stunning. The swimming water vanished. We hiked the Wadsworth Falls Loop (3.6 miles, easy, great waterfall views) and also checked out part of the Main Trail. Trails were in good shape; just a little mud here and there, but totally manageable. Bonus tips from my visit: · Dogs welcome on leash · Free for CT-registered cars; $10-15 for out-of-state · Restrooms, parking, and picnic tables available · Get there early on a sunny day to beat the crowds If you love clear water, peaceful forest walks, and two distinct waterfalls, don't miss this spot. Already planning to come back with an all-terrain wheelchair for a friend (you can reserve one in advance). Would I go again? 100%.

Gorgeous gorges! Although this park has ample signage against swimming, the Coginchaug River is…read morelovely on the eyes and ears, and being centrally located, Wadsworth Falls is a great local escape. If you have the right footwear in winter, it's a place for a rewarding hike! Boots and grips and the occasional side stepping is good for your winter trip. Mind the tracks, or crews tending the still in-use tracks, then enjoy the lovely views of multiple waterfalls, some frosted over, but water audibly rushing beneath the ice. Starting out, we didn't see the blue trail marked on the yellow and orange junction map, but the trails were well-marked with vertical tree blazes, so if you take the orange, yellow, or blue trails, you should be in good shape. If you don't have the time for a decent hike and just need a restful stop, large falls are just below the parking lot (those no access signs on the trails don't kid!). All year, enjoy! There are zero facilities here, and the only amenities appear to be accessible recreation and a dog waste station beneath the parking lot, but you aren't in the middle of nowhere. Pack in, pack out, and enjoy as much or little woods as you like, and enjoy the peaceful sounds and sights of the many falls.

I come here quite frequently and enjoy sitting on the second story of the boathouse. I also enjoy…read moresitting on the docks, waking on the paved waking paths, and walking on the unpaved trails to the dog park with my pup! I've been a regular here for ages! There are public bathrooms at the boathouse and note that there are often events (like weddings) at the actual structure. This happens all nights of the year (or so it seems and by that I mean random weeknights is when I often stumble upon a wedding). It used to be PACKED during COVID. You will almost always find parking in the main lot but occasionally if there are kids sport games on the fields, and lots of kids on the playground, and boats being launched (boats plus trailers take up two spots)... well then you will maybe need to park in the overflow lot. I'm not sure if both of those lots are ever simultaneously full but there is a little parking garage a tiny way up the road by the Glastonbury library (if needed). It's a quick walk up to town & there are some little free libraries (and Poke-stops) nearby! Thank you :)

This beautiful park in Glastonbury is located right on the Connecticut River. It's not far from the…read moretown center and has many amenities. There's a dog park, boat ramp, picnic pavilion, athletic fields, trail, playground to name a few. There were plenty of parking. There are multiple access points. We walked through a trail which was located off Main Street and past the dog park. Then we walked towards the main entrance which was where the picnic pavilion was located. We also explored the playground and boat ramp area. This was a large and beautifully maintained park.

We came for the Halloween evening walk and it was so fun! We spent the whole evening here and it…read morewas incredible. Super family friendly and the free marshmallow toasting was the perfect way to end the evening! Thank you to the people running the show it was super smooth and so much to do! The petting zoo was a cute touch and great for my little who couldn't do the bounce houses yet :)

Is this place a bargain-- no. Is this place pretty awesome if your child loves dinosaurs-- yes!…read moreThis spot is about an hour away from me, but it's worth the drive to spend an afternoon here. I thought all the dinosaurs were super impressive and love how they setup the whole walking trail. There is a ton of shade, so even if you go when it's super hot you'll be fine! I appreciate all the ferns that they planted around, makes it feel "authentic" with all the dinos. For my dino obsessed five year old he loved seeing all the variety of dinosaurs and even some more obscure ones that he knew and you never see at spots like this. They did a great job of putting some dinosaurs into "scenes" and simply showcasing others with facts and more info. My son isn't into splash pads, but that splash pad looked like a ton of fun. The climbing area was also huge and looked like fun. My five year old stuck to walking around and going through the maze 15 times. The maze is simple, but fun and a nice addition to the park. What I like about this park is it's great for kids of all ages! Probably from at least 3-10 and even older if your child is super into dinosaurs or you are an adult who loves dinos!

I went to Lake Compounce for a work event. This is such a fun small park with lots of rides packed…read morein! The roller coasters are pretty wild and thrilling. Lots of rides and activities for the kids too. The food options are pretty great as well. I love the Croc Pot and they have like a Smokehouse menu that's actually really delicious. The pulled pork, brisket, and pulled chicken is so good and flavorful! They even have a water park with a bunch of water slides, multiple pools, and a lazy river. The staff were so nice to me and my family as well.

Came here for a kid's birthday party. Pretty unimpressed. Standard money grab operation. You'll…read morewalk back and forth past the same crap a hundred times, wait in long lines, dread the schlep back to the parking lot and otherwise hate your life to the point that you're excited about eating a ten dollar cup of Dippin' Dots. However, one cool thing is that there's an Otis Elevator testing facility nearby. I thought a lot about elevators when I was here. It helped. I thought it was funny how most elevators are made by Otis and most escalators are usually Schindler's. But every now and then you'll see an elevator and it's a Schindler! What is that?!? Like stay in your damn lane.