Spring arrives March 20th and we can hardly wait! Here are all the ways my family will be celebrating the 2021 spring season in the Enfield area, plus a list of upcoming events in where your family can get outside and enjoy the warmer weather:
Spring Fun all season long:
Hiking
Here are some of our go to hiking spots in CT and MA.
1.) Valley Falls Park located in Vernon, CT
2.) Scantic River Rapids located in Enfield, CT
3.) Wadsworth Falls State Park located in Middletown, CT
4.) Kent Falls State Park located in Kent, CT
5.) Soapstone Mountain located in Somers, CT
6.) McCann Farm Trails located in Somers, CT
7.) Check out Ellington Trails for trails located in Ellington, CT
8.) Conant Brook Dam located in Monson, MA
9.) Peaked Mountain located Monson, MA
10.) Quabbin Reservoir located in Belchertown, MA
11.) Crandalls Park located in Tolland, CT
Playgrounds
11 of our most favorite playgrounds
1.) Connor's Place Playground 96 Field St Somers, CT
Connor's Place Playground is an excellent place to play! From the playscapes, fields, basketball courts and covered picnic area, there's plenty to do!
2.) Enfield Rotary Accessible Playground.Enfield Public Library 104 Middle Rd Enfield, CT
This has been a favorite playground of ours for awhile. The playground is broken up into two sections one for the older children and one the younger children. There's a covered picnic area.
3.) Kloter Farms 216 West Rd Ellington, CT.
Kloter Farms is pretty much a second home to us in the summer. We love the icecream. They have playscapes & kids cottages set up! We always have fun at Kloter Farms!
4.) Brookside Park Hatheway Rd CT-140 Ellington, CT (by Rolling Meadows Country Club)
This park has a lot to offer. There are baseball, softball, soccer and football fields. There are also tennis courts, nice structured playground and volleyball court. Plus a covered pavilion.
5.) Boundless Playground 150 Nevers Rd South Windsor, CT
This playground is AWESOME! There are three sections to this playground. One section is for ages 2-5. Another section for ages 5-12. Then there's a section for all ages. Great for sensory skills!
6.) Adam's Adventure 67 Rhodes Rd Tolland, CT'
Adam’s Adventure is a playground where children of all abilities can play freely! It is a place where there are no limitations and where there is something for everyone. Adam’s Adventure is designed to accommodate not only Mobility Impairments, but also Auditory Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Impairments, Visual Disabilities and more. Whether they wish to swing, to climb, to play music, or just need a quiet place to rest, the children will find it there. It is A Playground for EVERYONE!
7.) Wickham Park 1329 West Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT
There are three public playgrounds located throughout Wickham Park. The largest playscape is located right next to Aviary & directly across from the Nature Center. The other playscapes are located within the Hickory & Hemlock picnic areas. Wickham Park is a non-profit, private foundation whose property extends into both Manchester and East Hartford, Connecticut. The park contains 280 acres of gardens, open fields, woodlands, ponds, picnic areas, sports facilities etc.
8.) Henry Park 120 South Street Vernon, CT
Henry Park has a variety of amenities available for public use and enjoyment. Grove and Pavilion with picnic tables, playground, fields for softball and baseball, courts for volleyball, tennis, and basketball, spray Tower (seasonal), Horowitz Pool (season, pool entrance fees apply).
9.) Hyde Park Hyde Park Rd, Stafford Springs, CT
Decent sized skate park and playscape.
10.) Brainard Park 137 Brainard Rd, Enfield, CT
The playground is located in the main entrance of the park. There are also baseball and soccer fields, a basketball court and woods for walking.
11.) Sunrise Park 2075 Mountain Rd West Suffield, CT
Ice Cream
Our 10 favorite places to grab an ice cream cone.
1.) Collins Creamery 9 Powder Hill Rd Enfield, CT
2.) Smyth's Ice Cream 75 Hazard Ave Enfield, CT
3.) The Scoop Ice Cream Cafe LLC 18 Church St Ellington, CT
4.) UConn Dairy Bar 3636 Horse Barn Hill Rd Mansfield, CT
5.) Kloter's Ice Cream Barn 216 West Rd Ellington, CT
6.) Ben & Jerry's (South Windsor, CT) Ben and Jerry's at Evergreen Walk South Windsor, CT
7.) Dzen Garden Market 87 Windsorville Rd Ellington, CT
8.) Westview Farms Creamery 111 East Hill Rd Monson, MA
9.) Shady Glen 840 Middle Turnpike E Manchester, CT
10.) Alvin Rondeau's Dairy Bar 1300 Ware St Palmer, Ma
Spring events
- Easter Bunny Basket Drop-off and Picture with the Bunny!
- Fairy Garden Workshop at Wonderland Parties
- Easter Eggspress at the CT Trolley Museum
- Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
- Easter Egg Hunt at Roaring Acres
- Easter Paint & Sip
- Rails-to-Trails Bunny Hop
- Easter Micro Sessions
We will continue to update our Macaroni Kid Enfield Spring Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
