Parks & Playgroundsin New Canaan, CT
16 grandparent-friendly parks & playgrounds in New Canaan. Playgrounds and green spaces for fresh air and play.
Fun things to do at parks & playgrounds in New Canaan
- Nature Scavenger Hunt — Find a feather, a bug, 3 different leaves, something smooth, something rough, and one thing nobody else spots.
- Cloud Shapes — Lie on the grass and take turns naming what clouds look like. No wrong answers here.
- Bird Count — Keep score of every different bird species you spot on the walk. Grandkids take this surprisingly seriously.
Budget tips for New Canaan
- Most county parks are free to enter during the week — the parking fee is the main cost, and many lots don't have attendants before 9am.
- Pack a picnic. A park visit with a homemade lunch beats a restaurant every time for grandkids, and costs a fraction.
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