Connecticut can have some pretty hot days during July and August. To beat the heat and stay refreshed visit these summer splash pads. Full of interactive sprinklers, misters, spouts, and fountains, these parks are tons of fun for all the kids, both little and big.
- Willow Street Park, New Britain
Google Images/Howardbev Anderson Visit one of the larger splash pads in the state at Willow Street Park. The kids will find plenty to do at this water attraction. Also enjoy a playscape, life-sized checker and chess board, basketball courts, shuffleboard, and more. Find this park at 43 Willow St., New Britain, CT 06051.
- Spray Bay, Ridgefield
Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Immerse yourself in summertime water play at the 2800 square foot water complex in Ridgefield. Spray Bay is full of water fun for all ages. Visit this attraction at the Recreation Center at 195 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877.
- Ocean Beach Park, New London
Facebook/Ocean Beach Park Ocean Beach Park is known for its white sandy beach and boardwalk, but it also has a noteworthy splash pad. You can also enjoy an Olympic-sized pool, water slides, mini golf, and much more. Experience this popular beach park at 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, CT 06320.
- The Dinosaur Place, Oakdale
TripAdvisor/DeeJ551 Experience tons of water fun at this dinosaur-themed splash pad. Interactive water play includes water cannons and a dinosaur rib cage waterfall. The Dinosaur Place is located at 1650 Hartford-New London Tpke., Oakdale, CT 06370.
- Lake Mohegan, Fairfield
Google Images/Robert Zeller Little kids will love the small sprinkler park at Lake Mohegan. It’s full of faucets and misters to enjoy. The park also has a lake for swimming, a playground, and a snack bar. Visit the park at 960 Morehouse Hwy., Fairfield, CT06825
- Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven
Google Images/Kelly LaChioma This refreshing splash pad is located right near the beach. Take a dip in the sound and then come up to the splash park for elements that spray and dump to keep you cool. Find this beachside attraction at 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven, CT 06512.
- Colt Park, Hartford
Google Images/Vanessa Rodriguez Visit the capital city summertime hot spot at Colt Park. The splash pad is fun for all ages, but you can also enjoy the outdoor pool, playscapes, and fields. Find Colt Park at 92 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114
- Wolcott Park, West Hartford
Google Images/Carrie Gray Wolcott Park has one of the smaller summer splash pads but it will still keep you cool. Also enjoy the nature trails, sports fields, and playground at this recreation hub. Find the park at 1341 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 06110.
- Rockwell Park, Bristol
Google Images/Luis Ortiz In Bristol, you can splash around at Rockwell Park. Also make use of hiking trails, playground, skate park, volleyball courts, and more. Visit Rockwell Park at 238 Jacobs St., Bristol, CT 06010.
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Visit one of the larger splash pads in the state at Willow Street Park. The kids will find plenty to do at this water attraction. Also enjoy a playscape, life-sized checker and chess board, basketball courts, shuffleboard, and more. Find this park at 43 Willow St., New Britain, CT 06051.
Ridgefield Parks and Recreation
Immerse yourself in summertime water play at the 2800 square foot water complex in Ridgefield. Spray Bay is full of water fun for all ages. Visit this attraction at the Recreation Center at 195 Danbury Rd., Ridgefield, CT 06877.
Facebook/Ocean Beach Park
Ocean Beach Park is known for its white sandy beach and boardwalk, but it also has a noteworthy splash pad. You can also enjoy an Olympic-sized pool, water slides, mini golf, and much more. Experience this popular beach park at 1225 Ocean Ave., New London, CT 06320.
TripAdvisor/DeeJ551
Experience tons of water fun at this dinosaur-themed splash pad. Interactive water play includes water cannons and a dinosaur rib cage waterfall. The Dinosaur Place is located at 1650 Hartford-New London Tpke., Oakdale, CT 06370.
Google Images/Robert Zeller
Little kids will love the small sprinkler park at Lake Mohegan. It’s full of faucets and misters to enjoy. The park also has a lake for swimming, a playground, and a snack bar. Visit the park at 960 Morehouse Hwy., Fairfield, CT06825
Google Images/Kelly LaChioma
This refreshing splash pad is located right near the beach. Take a dip in the sound and then come up to the splash park for elements that spray and dump to keep you cool. Find this beachside attraction at 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven, CT 06512.
Google Images/Vanessa Rodriguez
Visit the capital city summertime hot spot at Colt Park. The splash pad is fun for all ages, but you can also enjoy the outdoor pool, playscapes, and fields. Find Colt Park at 92 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114
Google Images/Carrie Gray
Wolcott Park has one of the smaller summer splash pads but it will still keep you cool. Also enjoy the nature trails, sports fields, and playground at this recreation hub. Find the park at 1341 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 06110.
Google Images/Luis Ortiz
In Bristol, you can splash around at Rockwell Park. Also make use of hiking trails, playground, skate park, volleyball courts, and more. Visit Rockwell Park at 238 Jacobs St., Bristol, CT 06010.
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