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

"Sunrise, sunrise I see we made it through another day"…read more(Norah Jones) A definite 5-Star experience. Sunrise Park is beautiful. It has 134-acres of woods and trails circling gorgeous White Pond. Besides the hiking trail around the lake, we saw a playscape, canoeing/kayaking facilities, fishing areas, a beach with a lifeguard chair, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, benches, dozens of grills and picnic tables, a pavilion, a clubhouse, and two swimming areas - one for people and one for dogs. How's that for recreational variety? Our walk around the lake was scenic and tranquil, with one gorgeous view after another. The terrain is mostly flat and clear, with the occasional tree root or rock and a muddy patch here and there. It was a totally enjoyable way to kick off a Friday morning.

"Down by the ocean it was so dismal" (Redondo Beach - Patti…read moreSmith) There's nothing dismal about the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve. It's 210 acres of land with two trails winding through it for 3.5 miles. We hiked some of the well-marked Green Trail today and wandered through a wide flat and very easy to navigate trail covered with leaves. We did cross into wetlands twice, but each time the trail prevented us from getting our feet wet with a footbridge and stones to elevate us over the water line. We caught a few glimpses of Creamer Pond but didn't get too close to it. I wonder if the Yellow Trail would have done that? The property also has an old building known as Glazier Cabin and an old colonial burial ground that goes back to 1795. We didn't see any of those because we got there late and it was rainy and getting pretty chilly, so we made a U Turn and decided to return soon and try the Yellow Trail. The trailhead is located at 253 Loomis Street. You'll see a small parking lot there, but we also saw half a dozen cars parked along Loomis Street.

It is a magical place with amenities that make it even more so. The historic Glazier Cabin…read moreoverlooks Creamer Pond, raised viewing platforms overlook vibrant marshes often full of interesting species of birds, and newly installed bridges and well manicured paths allow visitors to roam about without worrying about getting lost. From the cabin, visitors to the preserve can sit in comfortable rocking chairs and look out through the trees to the pond. Parents with children can entertain them with a library of books that can be read aloud in that peaceful place. At dawn and dusk there are beavers working in the pond, too. Before you come, I recommend that you download the free Avenza app on your iPhone and then download the digital app of the preserve. When you're on the property, even though there is not good Wi-Fi coverage, you can see exactly where you are at all times. A little blue dot that changes its location as you walk from place to place exactly locates you. For more information on that, check out the Granby Land Trust's webpage at www.granbylandtrust.org.

Music on Sunday's is awesome!! It was a beautiful park with different gardens and water features…read more They pump in water and it recirculates from the CT River.

Stanley Park was nice! Parks are an ideal outing for little ones so we headed over here one late…read moremorning. We walked on the trails and saw a few creatures including fish, frogs, geese, ducks, squirrels, and chipmunks. Great spot to take the family. It was also well-maintained as I saw several workers around. There was a cool map on the ground and as a cartophile, I appreciated that. Seems like there's quite a bit to do here.

This review is from the perspective of visiting someone who rented an RV space here. I had no…read moreinteraction with staff. Guests park by the entrance, before the gate. The automated gate reads your car tag and knows to open for guests w/o needing a code or card to enter. This RV park does offer a small tent area with a bath house close by, although the tent site was empty at the time of our visit. It does appear each site offers a picnic table, as do the RV sites. The RV sites are all 'back in' style, no 'pull thru' sites. There is just enough space between rigs to park your 450. The rig backed up to tree trunks, providing some shade to the site, while not allowing this toy hauler to open it's back deck. There is a small space behind the truck for the picnic table and a few folding chairs. The roads here are dirt throughout, including the sites and on this dry summer day a good bit of dust was kicked up every time a vehicle drove by. My hosts mentioned the 5mph speed limit is easily kept because the rutted roads keep you moving slow. There is a small pool to enjoy with family that is entirely enclosed in a high chain link fence. A bath house is located right next to the pool, outside the fenced area. There is also a large, covered pavillion by the office with picnic tables. My hosts tell me the park offers family fun events on weekends in this area. We walked the grounds and see they offer seasonal spots grouped together in a shady area off to one side of the park. Folks have really set up outdoor living spaces in this area. We even saw a shed on one site. There are a good amount of trees at the edges of the short term RV area offering partial shade so many of the sites. A few are full sun. The park is seasonal. Facilities are well maintained (pool, bath house, picnic pavillion). Dumpsters are available for guest use across from the office. My SO looked at renting a cabin here to spend more time visiting with our hosts. The cabins he saw on their website do not offer bathrooms en suite which for him was a non-starter. Also, according to him, you send an email for pricing? I didn't look. Hope this info helps. Happy adventuring.

I'm writing as I'm here at the moment. I wanted to say the…read moreoffice personnel is very understanding and accommodating. I want to give you a big thank you. If you're looking for quite, small campground, this is it. Pet friendly, nice spacious sites. We loved the 40's area as they are more private and woody. Seasonal clients are friendly. Playground is small, bring activities, toys etc. Kids get bored fast. Small camp store ( early in the season so they will stock) I've enjoyed my stay as I like a campground that is not so busy. Thank you to maintenance and coordinator for all your help!

I grew up in the Bronx on a street named Gates Place. The next street over from Gates was Knox…read morePlace. Both streets were named after Revolutionary War Generals - Horatio Gates and Henry Knox. Henry Knox was a real hero of the Revolutionary War and his exploits have been memorialized in a series of 56 bronze plaques throughout Massachusetts and New York. Knox led an expedition that attacked and defeated the British at Fort Ticonderoga in New York. The real prize of that victory was 59 cannons that Knox commandeered and transported by ox-driven wagons all the way to Boston to drive out the Brits. Many historians consider this chain of events, led by Knox, to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War. The Henry Knox Cannon Trail traces the path that Knox travelled to transport those cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston in the winter of 1775-1776. The Westfield marker is located at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 20) and U.S. 202, in front of the Tavern Restaurant It's inscription reads: Through this Place Passed General Henry Knox In the Winter of 1775 - 1776 To Deliver To General George Washington At Cambridge The Train of Artillery From Fort Ticonderoga Used To Force the British Army To Evacuate Boston Erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1927

The place is not like it used to be. It was sold to a…read morecorporation and oh boy the Manager she should take some customer service classes. Others in the office are new and learning as they go. Prices went so high and now resort fees are being charged, I understand prices go up but I also believe improvements and upgrades are needed to show the increase, nothing has been done, other than pushing away seasonal and yearly clients. Been camping here since my kids were little about 15 yrs, started cabin then tent then pop up and TT now with grandkids. Loved this place unless things improve and the manager learns to interact with clients we might come back. Many other issues with a "sec guard" that is seasonal. We miss Greg.

Under new owners. They have been doing some good upgrades. Including some very nice cabins with…read moreSplit systems included. They do have a pool and playground for the kids. There are 2 ponds one is good for fishing and possible paddle boats.

We love this place. They always treat our Weimeraner Quinn with such love. She comes to camp…read moreonce a week and always comes home happy and tired! Recently Quinn had a sleepover at Camp K-9 for a few nights and she actually ate all of her food which is a big deal as she usually will go on a hunger strike when we are not around. I'm so happy we can feel good about leaving our dog here and know she is getting top notch care!

This place is amazing! Ali made getting our pup setup for grooming a breeze. When I arrived she…read moresent out Kim, the groomer, to discuss what styles and lengths I preferred. They told me he would be ready in an hour... and guess what? HE WAS. Not only was the experience flawless from start to finish, our dog looks amazing. The prices are incredibly reasonable. We will definitely be going back for some play time :)

This was an experience I would not trade for the world. Clean, organized, personalized, comfortable…read moreand fun! I can't wait to have an excuse to rent from Brian again!

We decided to take our 2 young kids camping for the first time and came across Kindlewood Camping…read more The Jayco Jay Feather camper was perfect for a family of 4. It was clean and well stocked and was large enough that we didn't feel on top of each other. Brian was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive and made the entire experience seamless. We definitely plan to use Kindlewood Camping again.

This two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission, with the familiar white lettering on a…read moreblue background, is located right in front of Town Hall on South Road. The marker dates to 1981 and is in pretty good condition, I noticed just a little bit of fade to the blue paint on the front. The reverse was in better shape. The marker tells the surprisingly interesting history of Hartland that includes raising over 300 troops to fight in the Revolutionary War, water powered saw mills, failed expeditions to the West, and the rise of agriculture (especially blueberries!). This little town is on the CT/MA border, and is way off the beaten path. But it sure has an interesting past. The full inscription reads: Proprietors from Hartford, those whose names appeared on the tax lists of 1720, were originally given the western land grants called Hart(ford)land, now known as the Town of Hartland. The first permanent settler in this area was Thomas Giddings, who came here from Lyme, June 12, 1754. The town was incorporated in 1761 and grew rapidly in population. Only a few short years thereafter, 359 troops were raised for Revolutionary War service in the Continental Army. The streams on the East and West Mountains were sources of water power and the "Hollow" was fertile bottom land. By 1800 the population reached 1,318. Much of the land had been cleared. Saw mills, grist mills, tanneries, and shops were operating. In 1836 John Ward and Sons began a calico mill and print works, the largest industry ever to be operated within the borders of Hartland. [ back ] The sunsets drew the settlers' eyes to the Western Lands. Many families left for Ohio, where their capacity for work, evidenced by the numerous stone walls in Hartland, would be better rewarded in the deep black soils. Titus Hayes with a group of friends made the "First Exodus" in 1811. The near starvation of the local population in 1816, the "Year With No Summer" and killing frost in every month, inspired another exodus. Only in recent years has the population returned to its late 18th century level. The abandoned farms soon grew to brush and sprout. Blueberries grew everywhere and they formed an important part of the cash crop of local farmers into the 1940's. Many farms were bought up by the State of Connecticut or agents of the Metropolitan District Commission in the 1930's. These collectively own about three-fourths of the town today. Again forested, with its fertile low land beneath the waters of the Barkhamsted Reservoir, Hartland typifies early rural New England. Erected by the Town of Hartland and the Connecticut Historical Commission 1981