Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Some of you may be reading the title to this post and thinking, “Wait. Didn’t Shawna just write about Buckingham Playground?”. Well, the answer is yes. But, thankfully, there are at least two playgrounds in Connecticut with the name Buckingham. And I say “thankfully” because, for […]
More to Explore at Wickham Park
UPDATE 5/24/16: Don’t forget to check out the details from our first visit to the Wickham Park Main Playground, Aviary and Nature Center. Wickham Park is now open for the 2016 season and will remain open through the last weekend in October 2016. You can find the most up-to-date hours & rate information here. 2013 Post: Cut […]
Miracle League Barrier Free Playground
Last Father’s Day, there was a special dedication ceremony in West Hartford. After years of hard work and fundraising efforts, the first Miracle League field in New England opened in West Hartford. The complex included not only the Miracle League field but also several fields for the West Hartford Little League and a barrier free […]
Mill Woods Park Playground
I know, I know. First, I give you a post about walking trails while we’re having sub-freezing temperatures, and now I’m presenting you with a playground post the day before a blizzard. You must think I have gone off the deep end! Well, I apologize for my rotten timing, but I have a good reason. […]
Fun and Fitness at the Colchester RecPlex
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It seems like it is raining all the time this fall, doesn’t it? So when the sun comes out, I am ready to find an outdoor activity ASAP. Well, a few weeks ago, a friend told me about a popular playground in Colchester, CT that is […]
Walter’s Boundless Playground at the Shoppes of Farmington Valley
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Do you remember the post about Bruiser’s first haircut? Poor thing. I took him to Snip-its at the Shoppes at Farmington Valley. Well, since that visit several months ago, we have discovered a few more goodies at this great shopping destination. For one, you just heard last week […]
Mystic River Park Playground
Skip to the Momsense for this post. It has become a family tradition for us that every summer we make at least one trip to Mystic, Connecticut. I love the cute downtown area, the beautiful water views and the delicious food and ice cream we indulge in while visiting. This summer, though, was the first time […]
Mikey’s Place Playground
Before we get started with today’s post, I have some exciting news to share with you. Back in March we reached a big milestone when our pageview counter hit 10,000 views (well, it was BIG for us, anyway!) Well, it took us 7 months to hit that 10,000 mark. But you know what? Not even […]
Playground at Clinton’s Town Beach
July 2016 Update: For the 2017 season, beach passes are required from the third weekend in June to Labor day. Currently, no beach passes are being issued for non-residents on the weekend. More details can be found on the Clinton website. ————————————————————— Two weeks ago, I told you about our trip to Clinton, Connecticut. We […]
OAAM Parks and Playgrounds Preview
You’ve probably noticed that we love our parks and playgrounds here at Out and About Mom. Here are a few reasons why: 1. They get us and the kiddos out of the house. 2. They are great places to meet up for playdates. 3. They are fun and interesting for both our kids and for […]