Please note: this post was originally published in 2021. Please be sure to check each destination’s website for the most up to date information. Spray Parks are a toddler mom’s best friend! Often FREE to visit, these tot-friendly spots offer all the cool down potential of a swim without the stress that accompanies taking your […]
School Street Spray Park in Agawam, MA
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2019, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information. 2019 Post: As you now know from my recent post, I once again have a toddler in tow. […]
Let Us Help You Keep Cool This Summer
When the heat is on in Connecticut, we have you covered with over 20 destinations where you and your family can cool off! We’ve updated our popular post: Places to Cool Off in Connecticut with the latest venue information. And best of all, several of the destinations are FREE. We just love a good, inexpensive summer outing. […]
Splash Pad at Watrous Park in Cromwell
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2016, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information. UPDATE 2018: We heard that since our initial visit they have added some sails for shade! Yay! […]
More Places to Cool Off in Connecticut
Have you seen the forecast for the next several days? The high temperature isn’t predicted to drop below 90 until next Thursday! (And then only under by one degree!) Looks like we are facing down a heat wave, my friends. But of course, we have got you covered here at Out and About Mom. As it […]
Places to Cool Off in Connecticut
This post was originally published in July 2015. It was updated in July 2018 to reflect the latest information on the destinations below. Have fun cooling off at these great Connecticut spots! ————————————– Over the past few days, the heat and humidity in Connecticut have been brutal. If you are anything like us, you’ve been […]
Spaulding Pond Beach at Mohegan Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website or call (860) 823-3798 for the most current information. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, please feel […]
8 Things to Love About the Colchester Spray Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015 and while it should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information, especially about things like hours. If you notice something in this post that needs to be updated, […]
Chatfield Hollow State Park
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
One DINO-MITE Destination on Connecticut’s “Roar Tour”: The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good idea of the overall experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check The Dinosaur Place’s website for the most current information, especially about things like hours & pricing. UPDATE 6/7/18: Last year we heard about some […]