What was once a giant hole in the ground is now one of Connecticut’s most amazing attractions! Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is located at a quarry dating back to 1690 (seriously). In the 1930s, floods birthed by a hurricane filled the quarry with water and opened up some underground springs – making it impossible to drain. Nowadays, the location has been converted into a water extravaganza where the fun is endless for both kids and adults. Let’s take a look at this natural waterpark and all the astounding activities it has to offer:
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is located in Portland.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook Not only is it one of the most incredible waterparks in New England - it has fascinating geology and clear, spring-fed water, too.
Climb the huge inflatables!
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook Seriously, this place will bring out your inner kid. Kids of all ages will love these massive water toys.
Make a splash at the end of an epic, 50-foot water slide.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook Jump from a platform onto the giant Blob and try to launch your friend off the end into the air. It’s almost impossible to get bored here.
As you play in the water you will see others speeding by overhead on zip lines.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook The views from the zip lines are astounding, just don’t look down!
There are several different zip lines criss-crossing the park overhead. The longest one is 1000 feet in length, and of course, they all bring you to a safe landing… in the water.
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You may have to climb a bit to get to the take off points, though…
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Enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding at the quarry.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook Bring your own, or rent equipment at the park. Either way, you’re in for a wonderful day!
You’re never too old or too young to give cliff jumping a try while you’re here, either.
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…or, a simple game of tug-of-war means that one team shall end up wet and the other will be victorious.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook Splash around in the water and enjoy a swim. After all, what else is there to do after you’ve lost a huge game of tug?
As if there wasn’t enough going on here, you can even wakeboard or SCUBA dive for an additional fee.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook Seriously, the possibilities here are never-ending.
Life jackets are provided by the park, or you can bring your own.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook IMPORTANT: They must be worn when you are in the water, on the zip lines, or crossing the docks throughout the quarry. This is imperative, no matter how strong a swimmer you may be. Please stay safe!
So, what we’re getting at is this:
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is an adventure like no other. Climb, swim, slide, and zip line the day away. You’ll never run out of things to do at this fantastic attraction.
You’ll want to check the official website for the most up-to-date hours, tickets, and everything you’ll ever need to plan your trip.
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, LLC/Facebook The website can be found here, and its official Facebook page is helpful, too.
Have you ever been to visit this incredible natural waterpark in Connecticut? What was your favorite activity to do there? Speaking of which, if you love exploring the water, you’re going to want to embark on this amazing self-driven boat tour.
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Not only is it one of the most incredible waterparks in New England - it has fascinating geology and clear, spring-fed water, too.
Seriously, this place will bring out your inner kid. Kids of all ages will love these massive water toys.
Jump from a platform onto the giant Blob and try to launch your friend off the end into the air. It’s almost impossible to get bored here.
The views from the zip lines are astounding, just don’t look down!
Bring your own, or rent equipment at the park. Either way, you’re in for a wonderful day!
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park
Splash around in the water and enjoy a swim. After all, what else is there to do after you’ve lost a huge game of tug?
Seriously, the possibilities here are never-ending.
IMPORTANT: They must be worn when you are in the water, on the zip lines, or crossing the docks throughout the quarry. This is imperative, no matter how strong a swimmer you may be. Please stay safe!
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is an adventure like no other. Climb, swim, slide, and zip line the day away. You’ll never run out of things to do at this fantastic attraction.
The website can be found here, and its official Facebook page is helpful, too.
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Address: Brownstone Adventure Sports Park, 161 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT 06480, USA
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Natural Waterpark in Connecticut September 07, 2021 Tori Jane What is summer in Connecticut like? Connecticut is a beautiful state that barely gets enough credit. It’s a wonderful place to live, and summers here are especially lovely. It’s often joked that Connecticut only has two seasons: warm/hot from April through October and then cool/cold from November through March. Summers can range from warm to very warm, though the high rarely gets above 85 degrees. There’s plenty to do, of course, from water parks to camping and swimming and fishing and everything in between. Connecticut is also home to plenty of captivating museums, delightful and unique restaurants, and so much more – and summer is the perfect time to indulge and explore it all! What are some of the best places to swim in Connecticut? You might be surprised to learn that there’s more than a handful of great places to swim in the great state of Connecticut. Some of our favorite swimming holes around the state include gems like Enders Falls, in Granby, Riga Falls, in Salisbury, and holes in several state parks including Mashamoquet Brook State Park and Bigelow Hollow State Park. And don’t let the name fool you: Satan’s Kingdom, nestled in New Hartford, is a breathtakingly beautiful place to take a nice, cool dip in crisp, cool water on those warm July and August days. Believe it or not, there are more than 3,000 lakes in the state of Connecticut, and it’s seriously almost impossible to narrow your list down, but we hope those give you a decent starting point! For more of our favorite Connecticut swimming holes, take a look at this article. What are the best waterparks in Connecticut? Who says you have to be somewhere in California to enjoy a good old-fashioned summer day at the water park? We sure don’t! There are several excellent, highly-rated water parks around the state. Some of the best include the Quassy Amusement and Water Park, in Middlebury, which is one of only 11 trolley parks still in operation within the USA. There’s always the one we covered above, too: Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is another wonderful one (and it’s worth mentioning again). Lake Compounce is another amusement and water park, and it’s located in Bristol. Enjoy!
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September 07, 2021
Tori Jane
What is summer in Connecticut like? Connecticut is a beautiful state that barely gets enough credit. It’s a wonderful place to live, and summers here are especially lovely. It’s often joked that Connecticut only has two seasons: warm/hot from April through October and then cool/cold from November through March. Summers can range from warm to very warm, though the high rarely gets above 85 degrees. There’s plenty to do, of course, from water parks to camping and swimming and fishing and everything in between. Connecticut is also home to plenty of captivating museums, delightful and unique restaurants, and so much more – and summer is the perfect time to indulge and explore it all! What are some of the best places to swim in Connecticut? You might be surprised to learn that there’s more than a handful of great places to swim in the great state of Connecticut. Some of our favorite swimming holes around the state include gems like Enders Falls, in Granby, Riga Falls, in Salisbury, and holes in several state parks including Mashamoquet Brook State Park and Bigelow Hollow State Park. And don’t let the name fool you: Satan’s Kingdom, nestled in New Hartford, is a breathtakingly beautiful place to take a nice, cool dip in crisp, cool water on those warm July and August days. Believe it or not, there are more than 3,000 lakes in the state of Connecticut, and it’s seriously almost impossible to narrow your list down, but we hope those give you a decent starting point! For more of our favorite Connecticut swimming holes, take a look at this article. What are the best waterparks in Connecticut? Who says you have to be somewhere in California to enjoy a good old-fashioned summer day at the water park? We sure don’t! There are several excellent, highly-rated water parks around the state. Some of the best include the Quassy Amusement and Water Park, in Middlebury, which is one of only 11 trolley parks still in operation within the USA. There’s always the one we covered above, too: Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is another wonderful one (and it’s worth mentioning again). Lake Compounce is another amusement and water park, and it’s located in Bristol. Enjoy!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Connecticut is a beautiful state that barely gets enough credit. It’s a wonderful place to live, and summers here are especially lovely. It’s often joked that Connecticut only has two seasons: warm/hot from April through October and then cool/cold from November through March. Summers can range from warm to very warm, though the high rarely gets above 85 degrees. There’s plenty to do, of course, from water parks to camping and swimming and fishing and everything in between. Connecticut is also home to plenty of captivating museums, delightful and unique restaurants, and so much more – and summer is the perfect time to indulge and explore it all!
What are some of the best places to swim in Connecticut?
You might be surprised to learn that there’s more than a handful of great places to swim in the great state of Connecticut. Some of our favorite swimming holes around the state include gems like Enders Falls, in Granby, Riga Falls, in Salisbury, and holes in several state parks including Mashamoquet Brook State Park and Bigelow Hollow State Park. And don’t let the name fool you: Satan’s Kingdom, nestled in New Hartford, is a breathtakingly beautiful place to take a nice, cool dip in crisp, cool water on those warm July and August days. Believe it or not, there are more than 3,000 lakes in the state of Connecticut, and it’s seriously almost impossible to narrow your list down, but we hope those give you a decent starting point! For more of our favorite Connecticut swimming holes, take a look at this article.
What are the best waterparks in Connecticut?
Who says you have to be somewhere in California to enjoy a good old-fashioned summer day at the water park? We sure don’t! There are several excellent, highly-rated water parks around the state. Some of the best include the Quassy Amusement and Water Park, in Middlebury, which is one of only 11 trolley parks still in operation within the USA. There’s always the one we covered above, too: Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is another wonderful one (and it’s worth mentioning again). Lake Compounce is another amusement and water park, and it’s located in Bristol. Enjoy!
