This playground is one of my favorite in the area. It seems to be on the newer side, as the…read moreequipment is in great shape. There's an area for younger kids, and an area for older kids; and both sections have robust options. (That's not always the case!) There's also ample shade here. I cannot stress how delightful that is, especially in the summer. There's an area of musical instruments, which I've seen at a handful of other playgrounds, but, again, it's in pretty great shape here. The sand area is relatively clean. At least for now! It's also close to downtown in case you have any errands you need to do on your way.

This is a very nice playground. It's an interactive space with plenty of different areas to explore…read morefor children that may have different interests. There are musical instruments, swings and multiple structures to climbs, as well as a small sand park area. Many of the structurs have ages printed on them. I would suggest that parents definitely watch smaller kids on some of the structures so they don't hurt themselves. There's a structure with rolling pieces and I would definitely see a kid falling and hurting themselves or getting a finger pinched while moving across. The swingset has swings for different stages and abilities which I love. People form the community gave back to build this wonderful park and it's a great addition to the neighborhood. Be careful walking across the street. The multiple stop signs make drivers impatient and they speed up almost as if to scare you out of the way, despite rushing to another stop sign.

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.

Grace Farms is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a day. The architecture and greenery are…read moregorgeous, and the overall space is very well taken care of. There is plenty to do there from an indoor basketball court to a complimentary tea tasting. There is also a library and plenty of common areas where people can read or get work done. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different free events, so would recommend checking their schedule online before going. It wasn't super busy when I went, but would suggest getting a free ticket online in advance just in case.

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.

We had our engagement photos taken at this park on 10/28/23. It was our first time visiting and it…read moreended up being so beautiful. The views and all of the different background locations, beach, grass, trees, long island sound, marina with boats, big rocks, etc. ended up being perfect. Originally, I was hoping for fall engagement photos with the foliage, cozy sweaters, flannels and boots. Our first attempt at the end of September was the first of many weekend washouts so we rescheduled for Sunday, 10/29/23 but sure enough, expecting another day of non-stop rain so we luckily, have the best photographer out there (shout out to Melanie Fan) who was able to reschedule us for Saturday, 10/28/23. Of course this was one of the hottest days of October BUT it ended up being perfect. I think the pictures say enough. I see lots of posts about parking but I think since we went out of season, it was free. There were a ton of people there using the paths for walking, biking, exercising. We saw families grilling and hanging out. There was a food truck when you first walked in from the marina side over the little walking bridge. I realize my review is very specific since we had our engagement photos taken here and isn't really giving much to the actual park itself, beach in the summer or anything that I see other reviews talking about but I think going for these views alone on a beautiful day is worth it.

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.

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.

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

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.

Beautiful park and athletic fields. We strolled the gardens and 911 memorial while taking in the…read moreviews. Lots of parking and ADA accessible, this park is a must visit.

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!

We did not walk the entirety of the park on the day we visited, but did stroll along the trail…read moreclosest to the water. There are a few lookout points. There is a playground for the kids. Free parking. Nice to see this park in Norwalk and will make a point to return once the weather cools down

Lovely park along the Norwalk River with some great walking/jogging trails. A few steps and lots of…read morehills for those looking for a bit of a challenge. The park's paths are long enough to get in a decent workout. Childrens playground in the front of park near the parking lot. Park is clean and well kept. The free parking lot accessible from North Water Street accommodates about 25 vehicles. Walking distance to/from the Maritime Aquarium...great stop before or after your visit there.