Burr Pond State Park is a very beautiful and peaceful park. The pond is the showstopper here, hence…read morethe name. Driving up to the park was enjoyable; there's a big hill with a small waterfall you can see from the street. The parking area was a decent size but I can see it being packed in the summer and on weekends. The park is on 438-acres and the man-made pond is 85-acres. Popular recreational activities in this park are hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating. The pond was created in 1851 to help produce power buy building dams. There are two trails within the park; 2.5-mile blue blazed Walcott Trail which goes around the pond and 2-mile John Muir trail which goes through multiple parks. The beach is quaint but does the job on a hot day rather than driving an hour or so to the beach. There were so many picnic tables throughout; definitely a nice area for picnics. There is a seasonal boat rental and concession stand. If you want to go boating, there is a boat launch. We went in the winter for an event, the parking lot was packed so they were offering shuttles. The park was beautiful in the winter with the pond being frozen. There were people ice fishing and playing on the ice. I went recently on a spring weekday, temperature was perfect and the place was quiet. We walked on the trail and it was lovely with the view of the pond. Overall, a great park and will be there as often as we can.

"Don't say a word Don't say anything…read moreDon't say a word I'm not even listening You better watch your step" (Elvis Costello) Trust the Mayor. You'd better watch your step as you're walking the three mile trail that circles Burr Pond, or you'll end up face first on the dirt trail with a broken ankle. The dirt trail sure has its share of dangerous tree roots and rocks, followed by relatively hazard free stretches to walk. You sure get some gorgeous views of the water! We saw people fishing, swimming by the small beach, a big group hanging out by picnic tables playing salsa music, and two dog owners whose well behaved dogs were swimming in the pond. The trail itself is flat with just a handful of inclines, but most of those inclines are tree trunk related. It really is a lovely park.

If you live in a big city, ever wonder where your water supply comes from?…read more Well, if you happen to live in the Hartford, CT metroplex, your water comes from the Saville Dam and the Barkhamsted Reservoir. We first saw this gorgeous area when we were driving home from a college run up to Troy, NY and took the back roads home. Suddenly, we were in the middle of jaw dropping beauty, with spectacular water views everywhere. We returned today on an unexpectedly wonderful 70-degree sunny Saturday in November. There were lots of families strolling around enjoying the pretty views. There are a few parking lots sprinkled along Route 318 and you can stroll on the grass to follow the waterline. Be careful, because we saw some depressions and protrusions along the way that might twist an ankle if you aren't careful. There were lots of photographers out today, and I smiled when I saw a young lady posing in her purple cap and gown for a graduation picture. The grounds were impeccably well maintained, and the people we interacted with (masked and socially distanced) were all pleasant. Dogs were all leashed and diligently cleaned up after. It was an outstanding visit with great weather, beautiful Fall foliage and scenery, and nice people.

5 stars for the magnificent beauty. I had to deduct a star because the paved trail was closed. It…read morelooks like an awesome trail but I think it's closed due to hazardous water conditions based on the sign. There are three parking lots total. However, there are no sidewalks across the dam. You can walk on the grassy part of the dam, it is high and there are no railings; you can either fall into the street or down the dam face, which would probably hurt a little lol. If you bring small children, hold onto their hands. So many people are there on a nice day to gaze at the wonderful views of the reservoir and hills. Now please open up the trails, it would be an awesome place to take a walk in nature.

This recreation and conservation area in Harwinton has a pond, playground, picnic pavilion, beach…read morevolleyball net, benches, and trails. The trails are used for hiking and mountain biking; trailheads are located at multiple locations, such as Bentley Drive and South Road. The trails were a little muddy and buggy since it just rained; it was easy to walk on with a few roots here and there. I saw a structure that looked a like a teepee. These trails are connected to the library, sports complex, and town hall. There were plenty of parking and the road going into the parking area was narrow and on a hill; it almost looked like a private driveway. The entrance was in front of a traffic light. We went to the playground shortly after it rained so it was damp. It was a small playground on mulch. There were a couple of slides, a handful of swings, and ladders. The pond was beautiful with all the water lilly pads and flowers; I saw quite a few fish. Per the town's website, it's stocked with trout every spring. There was an old looking tennis court; it appeared to be run down and taped off, so I'm not sure if it's open. Overall, a great conservation and leisure area.

Really beautiful grounds and especially enjoyed the butterfly garden. The Chase estate is beautiful…read moreinside and outside and I appreciate that they give tours. However, I felt our tour guide was a little long winded. I had an episode where my blood sugar fell from standing too long and had to leave the tour early, but we were an hour in. The house isn't that big and I don't believe the tour should be longer than an hour. This is a great place for a picnic and I noticed someone having a photoshoot there as well. A very peaceful and scenic part of Litchfield that should be checked out.

A warm, English-Tudor style cottage built in the 1920s on the top of a meadow surrounded by…read moregardens. Fields filled with birds, butterflies and dragonflies. I wish I could describe it better... I'm not going to, because I'm tired. I guess you can always just look at the photos. Unless you decide to actually go and experience it for yourself. Either way...

One of my favorite places on earth, breathtaking I don't think I've got to see all of it yet cause…read moresometimes certain parts of the park are closed, but just seeing that amazing building over the water and how it was made and how was created such lovely pictures, such lovely memories of my family, and I taking a walk and taking pictures shared it with my friends and they brought their family such a nice drive

This is a beautiful place for pictures, picnics and to just get some fresh air. It reminds me of a…read moreprincess castle. The Dam is right of the main road. There are several lookout areas where you can park to then walk up to the structure. It's such a serene place if you go when it's not busy.

A beautiful trail in Collinsville! The plant garden is along the trail which used to be a railroad…read moretrack. The objective was to create a native plant garden. This project is for pollinators and wildlife that is local to the area. Canton residents and organizations such as Cherry Brook Garden Club, etc. were the ones that made this happen. The goal is to remove invasive plants and put native plants in, such as shrubs, trees, and other pollinators. We were walking the Farmington River Trail and stumbled upon this pollen trail. The trail was clean and lovely. There is a small river down the hill with steps and trails in the woods. There were benches, garden beds, and an information sign; they even labeled all the plants that were planted. I think this is a great conservation area for a good cause. Also, a lovely spot to take a stroll!

"We're after the same rainbow's end Waitin' 'round the bend…read moreMy huckleberry friend" (Mancini and Mercer) Huckleberry Hill Road or Buckingham Road will bring you to this nice little 17.73-acre park and recreation center where you'll see three athletic fields and a fully accessible children's playground. We took advantage of the mild Easter Sunday weather and strolled around the park and neighborhood today. The park is crisscrossed by the Rails to Trails hiking path and walking paths that take you through residential backyards and the Buckingham neighborhood, complete with its town green, gazebo and social hall. The playground was crowded with young families enjoying the Spring like weather. One thing that really bugged me was the total disregard some dog owners had for the numerous signs that stated, "No dogs are allowed on the playing fields". I counted four dogs running free (off leash) on these fields, so I guess those signs don't apply to those who want to disobey them.

A nice big playground and baseball field. There were plenty of parking available. There's a walking…read morepath around the playground and the baseball field. Additional parking near the baseball field as well. The points board on the baseball field says Avon High School. Overall, a great spot to take the kids out to on a nice day; dogs were allowed too.

A gorgeous place to go for a hike, swim or picnic. It is free to enter, has free parking and a…read moreporto potty. The trails are clean. When I went there was a steady stream of people. I saw two small waterfalls. I enjoyed getting my fill for the day of nature here.

A short walk from the parking area (equipped w an outhouse). Very well constructed stone and…read morewooden steps / stairways going gradually downhill. Hand railings help. Both upper and lower falls not very forceful in the dog days of summer, especially w little recent rain. Probably a better time to visit is spring. Still, very scenic and well shaded on a hot summer day. And there are many opportunities to cool off in the babbling brook! Note approx 130 steps total, broken off in sections. Not really handicapped accessible.

This small park is located in Unionville, Farmington, CT. There is a river that flows through it…read moreand a small bridge. The sound of the river flowing was serene. A decent sized open space and a building that was closed. Parking was spacious and on gravel. There seems to be not much going on there, just a small neighborhood park to walk around. This is the parking lot for the Suburban Park next door. There were a couple of trails that lead to this old abandoned amusement park. I did notice that they mowed the field so a nice spot to play frisbee or run around with the kids/dogs.

I wish I had been there to understand. Why is this little triangle a park? What madness proceeded…read morethe decision to pay money and order a sign designating this space a park? I'm not sure how you can even access it because it's IN the intersection. It's across from some houses and the Methodist Church. I'm not sure any of the three roads around it have a cross walk. I guess you could fit a chair to spend an afternoon breathing exhaust fumes and hoping everyone merges correctly?

This is not a real park. It is a traffic island. The "Welcome to Torrington Grier Park" sign was…read morededicated to my father in 1996. Should not be on any maps or apps as a park. He was well respected in the community and did a lot for the City of Torrington, including keeping the island free of trash. Over the years, other people and civic organizations have carried on the tradition to keep it clean. Neither the state nor the town paid for the sign. It was donated.