This conservation and recreation area in Harwinton, has plenty to offer. There's a library, town…read morehall, senior center, baseball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, picnic pavilion, fishing pond, hiking trails, lacrosse field, a concession stand, and a playground. The parking lot was large. Everything looked nicely maintained there. The library is small but has everything you would need in a library. On this visit, we played at the playground. The playground had a few swings, a couple of slides, playscape, a climbing playscape, and a ball pit. There were a couple of benches. Overall, a great spot to hang out! Everything is in close proximity and it's a great spot to get some fresh air and exercise.

This is a great park located in West Hartford. There were parking available when we went. There is…read morea pond with a ton of geese. The playground was in good shape and big. There's a big kids playscape with climbing and ladders. The little kids playground had a sandbox, swings, slides, tunnels, etc. There were benches and picnic tables as well. The pool and splash pad is adjacent and fenced in; to enter the pool, there is a fee. The splash pad has benches and a grassy area to put your stuff down. The restrooms were clean and there was a Little Free Library right near there. What I loved about the park was the ample amount of shade. Definitely a fun place to take the kids in the summer.

"I'm gonna hang out in the park, hang out after dark I'm…read moregonna be with the gang tonight" (The Ramones) West Hartford's Fernridge Park has so many nice features! We had a very enjoyable time strolling on their trails and taking in the pretty scenery around its big pond. We saw a ton of features on the park grounds - a wood bridge over the water and a splash pad, playground and playscape where the kids were having a blast. We saw families hanging out at their grills and picnic tables, plus a Little League field, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts and a big swimming pool. The leisure and entertainment opportunities here are fantastic. What a great place to relax and enjoy!

A beautiful park which has a playground for kids, trail by the water, also good to host parties…read moreduring spring/summer/fall, perfect outdoor venue, this park has a field for practice and is of a good size. Overall a great place to have fun for all age groups. Located close by the highway. This is one of my son's favorite parks in Manchester.

Great park with lots of space for kids to run around and climb. Picnic tables for snacks or to get…read moreout of the sun. There is a free library with books for kids to drop off/pick up books. They have bathrooms there, but they are not always open, so that can be frustrating if you expect it to be available and it's not. Grounds are usually clean and well cared for.

"Why do you have to say that there's always someone who can…read moredo it better than I can? But don't you think that I know that walking on the water won't make me a miracle man?" (Elvis Costello) There are four baseball fields in a park where Asylum Avenue and Trout Brook Drive meet in West Hartford. Three of the fields are used by the WH Little League. The fourth field is different. You might say it's a Miracle Field. This field was designed for physically and cognitively challenged players. The playing field is built with a soft rubberized surface that is fully wheelchair accessible. Instead of raised bases and a pitching mound, these features are painted into the field's flat surface. The  base paths, distance from the pitchers mount to home plate, and outfield fence distances are shorter than regular Little League fields. Other than these tweaks and accommodations, the Miracle Field looks very much like a  typical Little League field. Fundraising for the Miracle Field started in 2008, and through private, corporate, philanthropic and governmental entities, over $800,000 was raised to construct not only the field but a playground, restroom and concession facilities that were accessible to all. In 2012, the Miracle League Field opened as the first of its kind in New England. Their website says it's still the only one of its kind in Connecticut.

Wonderful playground in West Hartford, parking can be tricky as you park in the old UCONN parking…read morelot off Trout Brook. Drive to back of the lot where you will see a row of handicap parking spots and a small wooden bridge. The ball fields and playground are extremely well maintained with restrooms for your use. Our 2yr old had a wonderful time, love the ground covering. There are several picnic tables there are well if you want to bring a snack/meal with trash & recycling containers.

As someone born and raised in Hartford, I can say this is one of the nicer parks we have. They have…read morean indoor and outdoor pool; separate hours for adults and kids; a gym and basketball court; plenty of outdoor open space to play; walking paths, and ample parking. Additionally, the staff are super sweet and friendly. I'm kinda bummed I haven't made the effort to come here in years past. I only recently started coming because hubby wanted somewhere to swim once it got cold that didn't cost too much. We found free! I will admit that the outside park can sometimes be a little dirty with litter. The city only does but so much. However, I think it's still a worthwhile place to spend time in Hartford!

For a small park, Pope Park has a lot to offer for locals…read more Despite the media painting it as a haven of thugs and bad guys, it really ain't that bad. In either March or April, there has been a carnival taking place for a number of years. And in the springtime volunteers from non-profit environmental groups in Hartford come out in force for an annual spring cleaning. Must we not forget the the number of amenities that the park offers as well: indoor/outdoor pools, a basketball court, little league baseball field and soccer field. There are picnic tables strewn about and also a playscape for the little ones. During the summer there are also musical performances too!

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!

This is small park was donated to the town of Simsbury in 1946 by Henry and John Ellsworth; this…read morewas done as a memorial to their sister, Annie Ellsworth Schultz. This park has many types of trees and plants, located near the Simsbury Town Hall. There is no parking lot; I would park across the street at the shopping plaza. The garden is maintained by the Simsbury Beautification volunteers. There's a paved pathway through the park. A notable landmark is the gazebo, don't forget to look up at the ceiling; there is a map of all the trees in the park. There were benches throughout and a sign showing what types of trees that were planted. Overall, a cute park if you're in the area and love nature.

In the heart of Simsbury's central business district, right next to Town Hall and across the street…read morefrom J. Foster Ice Cream you will find this beautiful hidden oasis of greenery. There's a brick pathway that takes you around the property, and as I walked it this morning, I saw gorgeous landscaping, flower beds, at least six benches, a picnic table, a water fountain and a nice gazebo. One very cool feature I saw is a map legend identifying the dozens species of bushes and trees all around the park. To complete your educational experience, there are dozens of individual signs identifying the various trees and shrubs on the property. It's a destination for wedding photos and public gatherings, and its quite beautiful.

Coe Memorial Park is located in Torrington and it is their "town green". The land was donated to…read morethe city by the Coe family to memorialize their parents; their home and greenhouse were on this 5-acre property. There's a large boulder with a memorial plaque; there were other war memorials as well. This park serves as a meeting place for the city and they hosts numerous events. The event we went to at this location was the Strawberry Festival. The park had plenty of green space with beautiful landscaping. The gardens had colorful flowers and plants throughout. The green space was plentiful for us to frolick around; my toddler loved playing near the trees. The walking path through the area was nicely maintained. There were benches to rest on and a building with a stage inside. There were plenty of metered on-street parking and a parking lot. Overall, a lovely town green amidst the bustling small city.

Nice park basically in downtown Torrington. I like how there are a variety of events that take…read moreplace here throughout the year. There is plenty of parking around though this park is walking distance for me. It is kept up nicely as I've seen the workers plant seasonal flowers etc regularly. The fountain in the center is very serene in the summer as is taking a picnic under one of the trees' shade.