The best parks & outdoor spots in New Britain

4 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 · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Batterson Park

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.”

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Crescent Lake

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.”

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Stocks Playground

Parks & Outdoors

Renovated in 2022 and 2023, Stocks Playground in Bristol now has a fresh playscape that opened in February 2023, so the kids can climb,…

218 Middle St (Bristol)

“Renovated in 2022 and 2023, Stocks Playground in Bristol now has a fresh playscape that opened in February 2023, so the kids can climb, explore and burn off energy while you catch a breather or sneak in a quick game. Easy weeknight reset for Hartford folks.”

From the Hartford newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Page Park

Parks & Outdoors

Well-kept park with playgrounds, a pond and a pool, plus disc golf.

649 King Street (Bristol)

“Well-kept park with playgrounds, a pond and a pool, plus disc golf.”

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