Chesley Park — Attraction in New Britain

I visited Chelsey Park in Newington with my kids and we had a great time. The park has a lot of features to offer for families with children of different ages.

The splash pad is huge and fun. It's actually two in one with two separate activation points, so there is plenty of space and variety for the kids to enjoy. The water is refreshing and clean. The only downside is that there is virtually no shade, so make sure to bring sunscreen and hats. There is also a spot in the center that gets extremely slippery. My youngest fell three times, hurting herself each time.

The playground is set away from the splash pad but accessible from the same parking lot. The playground is geared toward older kids (6+), as it has some challenging obstacles and slides to navigate. The slides can get quite hot in the sun, so be careful. The playground is physically and mentally engaging, as it encourages the kids to use their skills and imagination. There is also a rope swing zipline thing that looks like a lot of fun, but we didn't try it. There is some nice shade around the playground, which is a relief.

The ground of the park is super spongy and soft, which makes it safer for the kids to play and fall. It also feels nice to step on. The park is well-maintained and clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Chelsey Park in Newington and we highly recommend it to other families looking for a fun and relaxing day out. It's definitely...

Great park. Well maintained. The kids play area is pretty new and we enjoy the splash pad. When going to the splash pad, depending on how long you plan to play, it is advisable to bring your own seats or picnic mat as the benches get occupied fast during peak times. Removed a star, would have removed half if possible, because the bathrooms in the splash pad can get unsightly at times (but that’s to be expected where there many...

A fun spot for the younger kids and teenagers. The park is equipped with a couple basketball courts, handball courts, a kiddie play area with jungle gyms, swings and more. The park has a huge parking lot for easy access and parking. There's a quality soccer field and also a mini waterpark for summer enjoyment. The water park is monitored by the city's Parks and...