When the temperatures start to rise, you’ll be looking for a way to cool down. Taking the plunge at one of these Connecticut swimming spots will certainly do the trick. From lakes to beaches and even a waterpark or two, these destinations will keep you refreshed all summer long.
- Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, Portland
Facebook/Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC This natural water park has giant inflatables, zip lines, cliff jumping and more. Located in a former quarry, the water is cool and the fun is endless at Brownstone. Learn more here.Address: 161 Brownstone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
- Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union
TripAdvisor/Skippermark Pack a picnic and spend the day at Bigelow Hollow State Park. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, and even snorkeling at this clear freshwater lake. Learn more here.Address: 1242 CT-171, Union, CT 06076
- Hole In The Wall Beach, Niantic
Google Images/Ian Mann The secluded cove at Hole In The Wall Beach is ideal for families. The calm water and gentle sandy slope are especially fun for younger kids. Learn more here.Address: 4 Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT 06357
- Ocean Beach Park, New London
Facebook/Ocean Beach Park Ocean Beach Park combines saltwater and freshwater fun. Enjoy a dip in the ocean or take a swim in the pool. This Connecticut swimming spot even has water slides and a splash pad. Learn more here. Address: 98 Neptune Avenue, New London, CT 06320
- Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison
Facebook/Hammonasset Beach State Park With multiple beach areas, the state’s longest beach is a popular playground during the summer. Sink your toes into the sand and dive into the Sound at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Learn more here.Address: 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
- Squantz Pond, New Fairfield
Google Images/Alexandra Caba Splash around in a mountain-like setting at Squantz Pond. The crystal clear water at this 270-acre swimming hole will keep you cool this summer. Learn more here.Address: 178 Short Woods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
- Greenwich Point Park, Greenwich
Google Images/R.J. Marchetti This sandy white beach is tucked away on a peninsula that juts into the Sound. With separate areas for windsurfing and fishing, you can enjoy all of your favorite water sports at this remote spot. Learn more here.Address: 7 Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
- Martin Beach Park, Ridgefield
Facebook/Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Jump into the spring-fed pond at Martin Beach Park to beat the heat. With multiple beach areas, a slide, and floating platforms, this beach appeals to all ages. Learn more here.Address: 19 Great Pond Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Do you have a favorite Connecticut swimming spot to add to this list? When the weather keeps you indoors, grab the family and head to this high-flying adventure park.
Facebook/Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC
This natural water park has giant inflatables, zip lines, cliff jumping and more. Located in a former quarry, the water is cool and the fun is endless at Brownstone. Learn more here.Address: 161 Brownstone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480
TripAdvisor/Skippermark
Pack a picnic and spend the day at Bigelow Hollow State Park. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, and even snorkeling at this clear freshwater lake. Learn more here.Address: 1242 CT-171, Union, CT 06076
Google Images/Ian Mann
The secluded cove at Hole In The Wall Beach is ideal for families. The calm water and gentle sandy slope are especially fun for younger kids. Learn more here.Address: 4 Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT 06357
Facebook/Ocean Beach Park
Ocean Beach Park combines saltwater and freshwater fun. Enjoy a dip in the ocean or take a swim in the pool. This Connecticut swimming spot even has water slides and a splash pad. Learn more here. Address: 98 Neptune Avenue, New London, CT 06320
Facebook/Hammonasset Beach State Park
With multiple beach areas, the state’s longest beach is a popular playground during the summer. Sink your toes into the sand and dive into the Sound at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Learn more here.Address: 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
Google Images/Alexandra Caba
Splash around in a mountain-like setting at Squantz Pond. The crystal clear water at this 270-acre swimming hole will keep you cool this summer. Learn more here.Address: 178 Short Woods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Google Images/R.J. Marchetti
This sandy white beach is tucked away on a peninsula that juts into the Sound. With separate areas for windsurfing and fishing, you can enjoy all of your favorite water sports at this remote spot. Learn more here.Address: 7 Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Facebook/Ridgefield Parks and Recreation
Jump into the spring-fed pond at Martin Beach Park to beat the heat. With multiple beach areas, a slide, and floating platforms, this beach appeals to all ages. Learn more here.Address: 19 Great Pond Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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