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Elizabeth Park Conservancy

Take a break from your hectic schedule and enjoy a few moments of relaxation at Elizabeth Park Conservancy. Operating since 1897, this beautiful park has been a place of interest for the locals as well as the tourists due to its charming gardens. The property spans an area of 102 acres (41 hectares) and is home to a heritage rose garden, horticultural garden, shade garden and four other gardens. Besides the lush greenery, it features four century-old Greenhouses verdant pathways, lawns and many more things to do on a sunny day. It also provides facilities for recreational activities like tennis courts, basket ball courts, picnic groves and many others. All in all you are sure to enjoy your time here.

Bushnell Park

Take a walk by the lake, have a picnic, or ride on the vintage 1914 carousel that is housed in one of America's first municipal parks. Since the mid-1850s, Bushnell Park has offered citizens a comfortable place to unwind away from the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Hartford. On the registry of National Historic Landmarks since 1970, the famous Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch dedicated to those in the Civil War is one of the major highlights as well as the Horace Wells Monument and the Corning Fountain.

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is one of Hartford's oldest public parks and its location on the waterfront invites all for a relaxing stroll or bike ride next to the water. The series of four, 148-acre parks on both sides of the River are popular picnicking and excursion spots for Hartford's residents and the many people who work Downtown during the week. Visitors can use the boathouse for rowing along the Connecticut River, get permits to go fishing or during the summer months, and even attend one of the numerous events at the riverfront venue, Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.

Forest Park

Forest Park is 785 acres of pure outdoor fun. With all kinds of entertainment, including a zoo, paddleboats, tennis courts, bocce ball, playgrounds and hiking trails, Forest Park has something for everyone. In the winter, the park is a great location for sledding and snowshoeing. Whether its summer, spring, winter or fall, Forest Park has got it all.

Ski Sundown

Located on Ratlum Road, Ski Sundown is a family friendly ski area in Hartford. Spread over 70 acres (approximately 28.3 hectares), this place offers numerous trails with varying levels of difficulty. During in-season, Ski Sundown opens its popular trails to the public and offers group packages and lesson programs for all ages. Pick up your passes from their on-site Welcome Center and enjoy the various facilities available at the base including a lodge, sports shop, and rental shop. Relax and dine in any of their three food and lounge areas, and meet new friends. With a full fledged snowsports school, banquet center, scenic views, and nighttime skiing, Ski Sundown is the ideal location for a fun winter holiday.

Cockaponset State Forest

Fringed with spectacular mountains, the Cockaponset State Forest is thick woodlands which is also one of the largest in the region. Offering stunning hiking trails with varied terrain suitable for beginners as well as experienced hikers, it is truly a pristine park encompassing over 17,000 acres. Home to plenty of wildlife in the mature forest, visitors are often mesmerized by scenic trails with streams and lakes. Camping, Rock climbing, fishing, boating, and winter sports such as Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing are popular activities here.

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