This is a beautiful park and playground that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages and abilities…read more There are multiple play structures that allow for kids not to get easily bored. Parking is abundant and adjacent to the playground. Benches and shaded areas align the playground with a covered pavilion within walking distance. Parents of toddlers need to watch as some of the older kids/tweens were climbing all over the smaller play structures. Not the fault of the town but not appreciated.

This is a nice park that gets used a lot. They have baseball fields, soccer fields, volleyball…read morecourt, kids playground and a covered picnic pavilion that was donated by the Woodbury Lion's club. Lots of people use the pavilion and grounds for various types of events. I have been there on various occasions for events both large and small. Permission is needed from the Park and Rec department for any group activity so there aren't any conflicts. However, we have run into some of the sports team parents and/or coaches get upset when others want to use it. The skate park mentioned in previous posts got closed down because of equipment failure, kids treating it too harshly and the Parks and recreation department not maintaining it like they should. It also ended up causing issues for neighbors who lived next to it, so it was best to remove it. The swimming area has been shut down for years because of invasive vegetation in the water that was hard to control and deal with. The kids playground was recently redone with money raised by individuals. It was a pricey one for what they got. Not long after it was completed, they had to repair parts of it because of weight and age limits. A good playground should be sturdy. From what I see of it, I see it breaking down again. It doesn't look like it will withstand the winter elements. Despite the few negatives, it is a nice park.

Short easy hike on a rocky trail between the farm fields, the trail is clear and easy to follow but…read moresteep. the waterfall is absolutely beautiful and there are different levels of it you can climb down to. I definitely recommend this hike!

Nice easy hike with a combination of open fields, wooded trails, streams, and waterfalls. Watch…read moreout for horse dung- apparently horse owners don't feel the need to clean up.

Bizarre with a capital "B"…read more There is a Timexpo Museum in Waterbury that tells the story of the Timex company, and the history of watches and time. But as important as that might be, they are nothing when compared to the totally cool 40' tall Easter Island Moai statue that graces a strip of grass in front of the museum. What exactly this statue has to do with the history of time, I don't know. What I do know is this- I pity the poor drunken fool who might be unfortunate enough to be stumbling down Union Street when he glances up and sees this 40 foot tall beast blocking his path. I think that would sober up our poor guy pretty fast.

Discover the Easter Island Moai…read more Forget your bucket list. Don't wait till you can't climb the hill at the quarry to one of the world's most amazing places, Rano Raraku on isolated Easter Island. A giant Moai is waiting to be freed from a thousand years of captivity. What was the last carver's thoughts as he walked away from his final creation? Take a flight or a cruise to French Polynesia and visit Easter Island. Sign up with Tiare Edmunds of Easter Island Guides for a one or two or day tour and see what time left behind. Tiare is the only Rapanui native guide with direct descendents to the original natives. She leads you on an adventure back in time in her air conditioned vehicle. Easter Island is situated on a triangle of volcanic rock in the South Pacific over 2,000 miles from Tahiti and Chile. It's a living outdoor museum and Tiare has the E ticket pass. We were picked up at the pier and spent two incredible days exploring and learning about what might of happened to a thriving culture that almost lead to extinction. While historically no one knows exactly what happened to leave behind over 900 massive Moai, Tiare will help you understand the culture and the people. She also brought along a picnic lunch on both days of arugula from her garden on fresh sandwiches and olives and Rapa Nui locally brewed beer. What a treat. Looking out over the ocean, drinking a cold beer, having a great lunch and talking with a real local historian about her family's history. A truly memorable time. Don't wait.

Came here during the off-season for a quick hike. And I did not disappoint…read more There's a huge campground area and a pavilion during the summer that's open for operational events. There's also a swimming area for the warmer months. There's a wooded area to hike in that leads to the camping area and plenty of bathrooms around during the season when they are open. There are no pets allowed April 1st to October 15th

Beautiful state park with a campground and lake too. If your car is registered in the state of…read moreConnecticut parking is free here.

Was a member for a couple of years. The setting is great. The management is lax which leads to…read morearbitrary decisions regarding membership fees and enforcement of rules. As an individual senior, I asked this year for a rate commensurate with that status. After going back and forth with vague interpretation on their part, I was told that the fee for one senior is the same as the fee for two seniors. As a result, I've chosen not to return. The McDomald family, who owns this venue, is tone deaf to suggestions and recommendations from members. They are not ADA compliant. The bathroom stalls in the womens bathroom are so small one's knees hit the door while on the toilet. The attitude of the McDonald family seems to be, "if you don't like it, don't join".

Very nice beach with lifeguards and picnic tables. I enjoyed swimming there this summer. Plenty…read moreof parking. The bathroom could use some renovations. Too small and difficult to change in that small space. Well maintained beachfront.

ORIGIN: Natalie Van Vleck (1901-1981) found the Flanders…read moreNature Center & Land Trust in 1963 (@flandersnaturecenter). This was in effort to preserve the environment she enjoyed as a resident, artist, and environmentalist. LOCATION: Born in NYC, Van Vleck studied at the Art Students League (@aslnyc), and made a studio on the property of the farm her parents had purchased in 1926. The studio currently is the site of a variety of programs offered by the nonprofit, including fittingly art classes! EXPERIENCE: The legacy of Natalie Van Vleck has been sustained and expanded through the nonprofit -- Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. Quite a few parcels of land around her family's Woodbury farm have been preserved, complemented by programs dedicated to the activities she enjoyed -- art and nature. The Van Vleck Farm and Nature Sanctuary is a destination that is particularly ideal for all ages. The trails are shaded, flat, short, and sprinkled with benches and picnic tables. The center coordinates activities that facilitate or enhance trail activities, including guided walks and letterboxing (a popular treasure hunt activity). A surprisingly large variety of art and nature activities are organized by the non-profit... check out the website (www.flandersnaturecenter.org) to see the latest offerings!

Pancake breakfast is fantastic! Delicious pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. All served…read morewith a smile! their syrup is outstanding!

Situated on the corner of Pleasant Street and Route 6 in Woodbury, CT, this little park is often…read moreforgotten by the residents, except at Christmas, when the town's tree is decorated and lit. It's not included in the list of the town's recreational facilities, nor is it one of the popular sites for family picnicking. One of the reasons is the lack of parking, which makes this a great place to walk to from anywhere in town, instead of taking the car. There's a number of benches, some provided by the town, others, built and dedicated by the local Lions in memory of deceased members. The bandstand (NEVER call it a gazebo!) was also built by the Lions in 1986, and is dedicated to the memory of local composer Leroy Anderson. It's popular with local residents as a dog walk area, or as a place to sit and quietly reflect. There are several large trees, and an open space that's great for that quick Frisbee toss. It's also the place with the most advertising signs because of its location along Route 6, and the traffic light that requires cars to stop in front of them. I'm all for green space in any town. I wish this little park would get more use.

This is a nice little area to rest in Woodbury. It is down the road from the Orenaug Park and…read moreHollow Park which could be part of why this area is overlooked when visiting the town. The gazebo and benches make a nice pit stop when walking along the sidewalk of route six. Like many other town greens, there is not much to do and it is not big enough for town wide events, but nice little areas to bring your family for some fresh air on nights and weekends.