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Colchester's Places and Spaces

Colchester, CT is blessed with many public parks and grounds, from manicured facilities such as Town Hall, to event/gathering spaces such as the Town Green, to school playgrounds, to athletic fields and playgrounds, to natural spaces and trails.

About Colchester

Located 30min. southeast of Hartford along Route 2, Colchester is a growing community of over 15,000 that was recently rated as the 57th best place to live in the United States.

The best parks in town

For a list of some of the many parks and play spaces in town visit: http://www.colchesterct.gov/parks

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Air Line Trail State Park

This is a fantastic place to run and stay cool, ev more...1 point

Cohen Woodlands

The short loop trail through the woods is a relaxi more...1 point

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Colchester Parks and Recreation in the News

What's Happening: Colchester briefs
Tickets are available at Colchester Parks and Recreation Department in Town Hall or at the Wild Geese Gift Shop, 191 Broadway. Credit card sales are available in person at either location or by phone at Wild Geese Gift Shop, (860) 537-4010.
Everyone's a winner at Family Games Night
Detuccio was playing Monopoly with his dad, Dave, and his friend, Sam Blumberger, 7, at the town's annual Family Game Night, organized by Colchester Parks and Recreation. ?That means he gets the big haul from the middle,? Dave Detuccio said.
What's Happening: Colchester briefs
Colchester Parks and Recreation's Family Games Night will take place from 5 pm to 7 pm Saturday at Town Hall, 127 Norwich Ave. This is a snow date from last weekend. Spaces are limited, so attendees must register. Subway of Colchester will provide food ...
Large turnout for Family Games Night
Amanda Herzog and the Colchester Parks and Recreation Department are doing their best to prove true the old saying that ?the best things in life are free.? Last Saturday, Jan. 28, Herzog hosted the Parks and Rec.-sponsored Family Games Night at the ...

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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv

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