Mills Pond Pool House — Local services in Canton

Today was my first time going to mills pond pool. I was invited by a fellow mom and decided to give it a try with my 7 1/2 month old. When we got there around 4:30 i went up to the counter and tried to buy a day pass. Its a $15 minimum on a card so i had to carry my baby back to my car to try and find cash for the day pass. When i finally give the boy at the counter my money for the pass i ask if there is a wrist band or anything he says no he'll remember me. He doesnt tell me how to get to the pool or any other information that might be useful to know. I walk away and try to find the entrance to the splash pad and quickly realize I dont know where im going. I go back to the counter to ask and the girl at the counter is kind of rude with her directions like I should know where i'm going. And telling me in a snarky tone "well you need to pay first". Meanwhile im still carrying my baby in her carseat, my towel, and my diaper bag. Again they dont give me anymore information than necessary. I finally get to the splash pad, get myself and my baby ready to play and less than an hour later they closed everything down and kicked us all out because they heard thunder in the distance. So now im quickly trying to gather all our stuff together, they didnt give us enough time for me to even dry off myself of my baby or to put her back into her carseat. When I go back to the front I asked for my money back and the boy told me he'd get his supervisor; which ended up being the snarky girl and she told me because i've been there for more than a half hour she wasnt going to give it back to me. Well fine. Im just disappointed that this is how they treat people especially a first time visitor who plans on growing her family in Canton. I dont ever plan on utilizing their facilities or programs again. And I will be sharing my experience with all of my...

Canton Parks & Recreation runs Mills Pond Pool located in Mills Pond Park. There is a 50-meter pool, wading pool, and a brand new splash pad. Before entering the pool area, a fee must be paid. There are options to purchase a pool membership or pay a daily drop in fee; drop in fee is $5 for residents and $7 for non residents. You can bring your own chair/blanket to setup on the grassy area. There are drinks and snacks at the concession stand for a fee. They also offer swim lessons. The splash pad is small and simple, coming from Florida we had so many large and elaborate splash pads that were free. I know that this is New England and splash pads aren't a year-round thing so it doesn't have to be free or elaborate but since I was spoiled, I had to deduct a star for that reason. The pools were large and clean and there were plenty of amenities in the park.

There is a free playground, skatepark, tennis courts, ball field, basketball courts, and picnic pavilions....

Pool closed for winter; but it’s spring 2025 and went to play Basketball & hoop courts & tennis courts each locked with heavy chains and padlocks. Paper sign on court gate says closed for repairs. Doesn’t look like anyone started repairs & No timeline given on reopening & no alternative outdoor public B-Ball or Tennis courts listed. Very disappointed. I’m not in area often enough to know where else there’s free outdoor basketball, did I mention I’m very disappointed? Anyone from Canton, Avon, Simsbury or Farmington please tell me where adults can shoot hoops free in...