Nice little park in Stamford. Pretty close to the hotel I was staying in. Plenty of parking. Free…read moreparking! Plenty of walking paths and trails. The absolute cleanest public restrooms I have ever seen. Lots of benches to sit at. Choice of sun or shade. There were baseball diamonds, a skateboard park, a dilapidated Street hockey rink, a kids playground and a picnic grove. Quite a few places to get water. And I even saw a few outlets for emergency phone charging.

Scalzi is a very busy park that's great for all sorts of activities including skateboarding,…read moretennis, baseball, etc. There are a few playgrounds and a nice big open area for frisbee or picnics. There's also a nice sidewalk that wraps around that's perfect for running. Overall, this is a nice park.

This is a pretty popular playground with lots of options for kids of all ages. The areas have signs…read moreto help you find your way. Not a ton of mask wearing by anyone of any age, and it can get crowded. But for the most part, folks seem respectful! There's a gazebo toward the back, which was surprisingly not really being used on this given fall weekend morning. As one other Yelper noted, there are a few free-standing puzzles that didn't really appear to be getting a lot of activity. Though perhaps that was because of fear of germs. Some of the attractions at the park were ones I had not seen before. Parking is a little odd. We ended up parking way down a hill and having to walk through a teeny parking area to visit.

This playground is right across from the Bruce Museum, and is part of but separate from the rest of…read moreBruce Park. This is a pretty large playground, and a playground that's a little different from traditional playgrounds. There's a structure for small children, and play areas for older and older children. There are spaces made to blend in to the natural area. It's also designed to be a park for children of all abilities, sensory and physical, and is meant to allow children of different abilities to play together. I don't have kids, but if I did, I would totally take them to this playground!

I've been wanting to check out Grace Farms for a while now and finally got the chance to go…read morerecently (when the weather was absolutely perfect). The farm is free to attend and roam around, and it's great for dates or hanging out with friends. There is extensive grounds and beautiful architecture. Their food was also really good--everything was organic and many items were grown right there on the farm! There were also free tea tastings when we went. Such a lovely way to spend a beautiful day.

A great place for an afternoon outing. Walk around the extensive grounds, enjoy the art, and have a…read moremeal in the glass-walled café surrounded by nature. We've attended a couple of their scheduled events. The beautiful, modern, minimalist auditorium incorporates the surrounding landscape seamlessly. Excellent acoustics and high-end electronic equipment help the speakers and performers give their best. A recent sold-out lecture by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was inspiring, challenging and warmly entertaining. It was followed by a marvelous chamber music concert featuring a collection mostly contemporary works influenced by a connection with nature. Grace Farms' mission is to support nature, arts, justice, community and faith. It's a much-appreciated place to refocus and refuel in these difficult times.

We haven't been in years because the place became a huge liberal venue for events that are far from…read morefamily-friendly and are completely inappropriate for children, despite the kids-specific atmosphere with the playground and children's museum. Prior to ending our visits, the playground was beginning to really show its dire need for maintenance and revealing some significant safety concerns.

This park is pretty big. There are two playgrounds. One for the little kids 2-5 and one for the…read moreolder kids. There is also a splash pad. The nautical theme is present throughout the playground. We enjoyed our stay. While we were here, it rains a bit, but there was enough shelter to prevent us from getting wet.

Came here for a walk along the beach in end of October because my in laws live in the Atlanta area…read moreso they don't get to see the beach often haha. It was nice and refreshing, beautiful views with fresh air.

A super adaptable park, here you can get your cardio along the walking trail or workout equipment…read more You can stroll slowly between the sand and clam beds, or you can sit and watch the waves, or let your kids have fun at the playgrounds. Though you need resident parking during swim season, it's a great winter escape for all between Labor Day and Memorial Day. People decorate memorial benches for the winter holidays, and jingle bell horse rides go on during the December holiday season. It's a park near and dear. At some point we'll make it to the museum, but the historic interpretative signs helped us make do. Kids can sled the hills by the entrance, and everyone can find beach glass along the cove itself. Whether you're looking for nature or exercise, this is a great local escape.

This is a hidden gem. PepsiCo headquarters are surrounded by a beautiful sculpture garden that is…read moreopen to public on weekends and is free. This is a great way to spend 1-1.5 hrs walking around meticulously landscaped garden with some nice sculptures. About half the sculptures are modern art which i don't care about. But plenty are actually pleasant to look at. Totems were great looking. Some sculptures are funny like Personage ( aka ET with erection) Overall very enjoyable afternoon here

The sculpture gardens are free and open to the public. When you arrive at the PepsiCo campus, you…read morehave to give your name and phone number to security and then they direct you to the parking area, which is also free. There was a food truck in the parking lot with Pepsi themed dishes. They closed at 2pm on a Saturday, so we didn't try anything. The grounds are well maintained and easy to walk. The main path through the sculpture gardens has gravel. We had no issues pushing a stroller. The grass is lush and immaculately mowed. It's perfect for laying out a blanket. The sculptures are unique and eye catching. The printed map doesn't have much detail about the art beyond the name of each piece and the sculptor. There are no placards with information either, so it's not very educational. Some of the trees and plants are labeled, so you get a bit of a botanical gardens experience as well. There were a few benches along the path, but most were not shaded. Great place for a stroll. You can easily get through it in an hour.

Cos Cob Park has quietly become one of my favorite outdoor spots in the area. Tucked right along…read morethe water next to the old Greenwich Power Plant and the Mianus River railroad bridge, it offers some of the best harbor views around. If you come by during sunrise or sunset, the lighting over Cos Cob Harbor is tough to beat. I love just sitting by the overlook watching the local rowing crews glide across the water during their morning practices and races--it brings a really calm, classic New England energy to the whole place. The park packs a lot into its layout without feeling crowded: * The Walking Paths & Waterfront: Paved, well-maintained, and easy to loop around. Great breeze coming off the harbor. * The 9/11 Memorial: The two glass towers standing against the water create such a quiet, moving, and beautifully solemn space to pause and reflect. * The Turf Field: Always lively in the mornings with adult drop-in soccer matches. * Playground & Pet-Friendly Areas: Plenty of space for kids to burn off energy, and it's a solid, welcoming spot to bring your dogs along on a leash. Whether you're looking for a brisk morning walk with your pup, catching golden hour over the harbor, or letting the kids run around the playground, it's easily one of the best waterfront community parks in town.

Love this park to just sit at a bench and people and dog watch. Great walking path as well…read more Once a year there is a memorial for those we lost on 9/11 unfortunately I cannot come on that day as my heart will never heal from that day. Lucky to have such nice places in town.

Nice Park, the best.., no kidding..!. There are not that…read moremany parks left on Long Island... well tat have not been overrun w/not human specimens. No kidding... There all turning into hang outs in the worse of niehborhoods-!- In the best of the skids on the island

So, this is a park/beach which is within bicycling range of where we live in Stamford. During the…read morenice months (May through October) it is for residents only ($70 parking fee) but it is free to cyclists at any time of the day, which is very nice, as it makes a place we can bicycle to during the weekends. It's a very pretty, well-maintained park. There's a number of tennis courts as well as platform tennis, which is a flavor of tennis I hadn't heard of until moving to this area. There's also a nice beach, with a pretty view of the sound. It's a nice place to walk and enjoy the nice weather. If you live in the area, or are able to access by bicycle, it's definitely worth visiting. Pack a picnic in your bike bag and enjoy the view!