Ballantine Park — Attraction in Southbury

My daughters 3 and 6 love Ballantine park and pool. We have been to both places several times this summer. The park, which has had an update in the last few years ,offers something to play on for both them. Lots of swings( including baby swings), two playsets, monkey bars, small and large slides, things that spin, rock climbing walls and much more. They also have recently added a port-a-potty. The pool is great as well. There is a kiddie pool and a "big" kid pool. The pool has lots of lounge chairs, umbrellas, and picnic tables. The bathrooms have showers and changing rooms. There is a vending machine but, we usually bring our own food and drinks. The lifeguards on staff are very friendly and take their...

We've had our family reunions here every year for the last 10 years. The grounds are always well maintained, and there is plenty of parking. They have pickle ball courts, a playground, a baseball field. There is also a pool, though I think you may have to be a member or buy passes. There is a large covered area with tables and a kitchen area that can be rented for events. They also have bathrooms, though they need to do a better job of keeping them clean. We always enjoy having the reunions here. I...

Ballantine Park is a great place for children ages 2-12 to get that last bit of energy out before dinner or a midday workout for that busy little person in your life. The parents have been friendly and welcoming in my experience. There is some deferred maintenance that needs attention along the border of the jungle gyms. If the gyms aren't quite for your little one there are other spaces to engage in more activities or...