Looking for the perfect spot to help your kids beat the heat? If you're unsure where to go, we've got you covered! Check out our comprehensive list of pools, splash pads, creeks, and lakes, all ideal for cooling off on those scorching summer days.
We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out, as hours and availability can change due to various factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.
Public pools
Community Pool
- Address: 375 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT
- Admission: Ages 12 and under is $3, ages 13 and up is $5
- Hours: Sunday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Goslee Pool (Stroh Park)
- Address: 1 Mills Rd Windsor, CT
- Admission: Youth (1-17) resident $1.50 non-resident $3, Adult (18-54) resident $2.50 non-resident $5, Senior (55+) resident $1.50 non-resident $3
- Hours
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Splash pads
South Windsor Parks & Recreation Splash Pad
- Location: Nevers Road Park South Windsor, CT
- Details: Open Daily 9:00am-7:00pm (weather permitting)
Macie’s Place Splash Pad
- Location: Connor’s Place 96 Field Rd Somers, CT
- Details: Opened Daily 10:00am-8:00pm. Closed 12:30pm-2:30pm during day camp.
Beaches
Crystal Lake Sandy Beach
- Location: Sandy Beach Rd Ellington, CT
- Details: Open June 10th-August 18th
- Admission: Walk-in rate Ellington residents $10 (adults ages 18+), $8 (ages 5-17)- ages under 5 are free, $1 seniors (ages 60+). Non-residents $20 (adults ages 18+) $10 (ages 5-17) ages under 5 are free, $1 seniors (ages 60+).
- Hours: 10:30am-6pm
Silver Sands Beach
- Location: 1 Silver Sands Parkway Milford, CT
- Details: Beaches, boardwalks, birds and sandbar connecting the park to Charles Island
- Admission: Parking weekends/holidays $22 for out of state registered vehicles, $15 weekdays for out of state registered vehicles
- Hours: Open Daily 8am-sunset
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Creeks Where You Can Splash
Scantic Valley State Park, Power Hollow Block
- Location: 2010 S Dust House Rd Enfield, CT
Crandall Park
- Location: 120 Cider Mill Rd Tolland, CT
Water Parks
Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park
Make the most of summer with these great spots to stay cool and have fun!
