The best parks & outdoor spots in Hartford

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors

Park featuring a pond and boat launches for fishing and kayaking.

95 Batterson Park Rd (Farmington)

“Park featuring a pond and boat launches for fishing and kayaking.”

Parks & Outdoors

Relaxed outdoor spot with trails for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and boating, plus picnics.

495 Shuttle Meadow Rd (Southington)

“Relaxed outdoor spot with trails for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and boating, plus picnics.”

Parks & Outdoors

Restored carousel from 1914 featuring 48 hand-carved horses, 2 chariots & a Wurlitzer organ.

1 Jewell St

“Restored carousel from 1914 featuring 48 hand-carved horses, 2 chariots & a Wurlitzer organ.”