Outdoor Classics
Fresh air, sunshine, and open space
372 venues in Fairfield County, CT
Some outings are classics for a reason. A walk through a good park. A morning at the farm. A round of mini golf where everyone takes it a little too seriously. These are the outdoor spots that work across age ranges, hold up in any season, and never require much explaining to a grandkid. Just show up and let the place do the work.









Beardsley Park
125 acres with a splash pad, playground & zoo next door



Blue Jay Orchards
122-acre orchard with 20+ apple varieties & hayrides









Calf Pasture Beach
3/4-mile beach with splash pad, playground & mini golf






Collis P. Huntington State Park
1,000 acres of trails, ponds & wide-open woodland
Compo Beach
Westport's iconic 29-acre Long Island Sound beach
Cove Mini Golf at Norwalk Cove Marina
18-hole waterfront mini golf with Sound views



Gateway Fun Center
Mini golf, go-karts, and arcade — all in one









Jones Family Farms
Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins & hayrides since 1848
Lake Mohegan Recreation Area
Freshwater swimming, sprinkler park & shaded trails
Longshore Club Park
Waterfront park with pools, trails & a sailing school






Monster Mini Golf
Glow-in-the-dark 18-hole indoor monster golf & arcade









Penfield Beach
Sandy Long Island Sound beach with a beloved playground


















Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut's first state park — beach, fields, and picnic areas
Sherwood Island State Park
CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline
Silverman's Farm
Pick-your-own apples, cider donuts & a 5-acre animal farm



Squantz Pond State Park
Pristine freshwater swimming & kayaking in the hills



Woodcock Nature Center
Free trails, birds of prey & a woodland playground
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Gentle spots for the littlest grandkids
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Outdoor Classics
Fresh air, sunshine, and open space
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Ice cream and desserts they'll talk about
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