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9 splash pads in Connecticut for kids to cool off this summer
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As Memorial Day weekend rolls round, a number of Splash pads round Connecticut are turning on their sprinklers, giving children an opportunity to chill off
Splash pads, that are sometimes situated in parks or seashores across the state, are like mini water parks for teenagers and supply a enjoyable and free various to swimming pools and seashores.
In line with a earlier warmth advisory notification from the governor’s workplace, infants and younger youngsters are within the high-risk class throughout a warmth advisory, so it is necessary to seek out methods to chill off.
Listed here are just a few splash pads across the state open for the summer season.
Beardsley Park Splash Pad
Bridgeport
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Beardsley Park Splash Pad is open beginning on Could 28, in accordance with the park’s web site.
Residents want to make use of hand sanitizer when getting into and leaving the realm however face coverings will not be wanted.
Scalzi Park’s Splash Pad
Stamford
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Situated in downtown Stamford, Scalzi Park provides residents a splash pad, playground and a strolling pad. The park is open on a regular basis from 5:30 a.m. 12 a.m.
Villano Park
Hamden
The Splash Pad in Hamden’s Villano Park opened for the season Friday, delighting youngsters because the climate warmed within the space.
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Villano Park’s splash pad is situated between the playground and the basketball courtroom. There may be additionally a coated space for folks.
Indian Ledge State Park
Trumbull
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Indian Ledge State Park’s sprinklers are open seven days per week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Memorial Day to the center of September.
Rogers Park
Danbury
5-year-old Desiree Hutchins, of Danbury, runs by a sprig of water Wednesday, July 8, 2015, on the Splash Pad at Rogers Park in Danbury as her brother Ethan, proper, appears on.
Autumn Driscoll / Hearst Connecticut Media
Rogers Park’s splash pad is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the course of the summer season season. You could find one other splash park in Danbury at Lake Kenosia Park.
Calf Pasture Seashore
Norwalk
Leo Silbasadder, 3, of Norwalk, beats the warmth by taking part in on the splash pad at Calf Pasture Seashore on Friday in Norwalk. Southwestern Connecticut is below an extreme warmth wave this weekend, with well being officers warning residents to remain inside and keep cool as temperatures get near 100 levels.
Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut Media Calf Pasture Seashore’s splash pad is situated in between Calf Pasture Seashore and Sandy Seashore. Parking charges are in impact on the seashore from Could 15 to Oct. 15 yearly.
Wolcott Park and Splash Pad
West Hartford
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Wolcott Park and Splash Pad is open day by day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You could find different splash pads in West Hartford in Beachland park, Fern park and Kennedy park.
Scantlebury Park
New Haven
On this file picture, children play on the splash pad at Scantlebury Park on Ashmun Avenue in New Haven.
Catherine Avalone / Hearst Connecticut Media file
Scantlebury Park is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You could find different splash pads in New Haven at Ann Avenue Playground, Dover Seashore and Edgewood Park.
Longbrook Park
Stratford
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Longbrook Park is situated in Northern Stratford. The fenced splash pad features a frog and pelican sprinklers. The park is open 7 a.m. to eight p.m. Monday by Saturday, and seven:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
