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 in Connecticut and all the astounding activities it has to offer:
Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is located in Portland.
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!
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.
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.
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.
You may have to climb a bit to get to the take off points, though...
Enjoy kayaking or paddle boarding at the quarry.
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, or, a simple game of tug-of-war means that one team shall end up wet and the other will be victorious.
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.
Seriously, the possibilities here are never-ending.
Life jackets are provided by the park, or you can bring your own.
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 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.
The park's 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 are looking for other ways to enjoy summer in Connecticut, you're going to want to embark on this amazing self-driven boat tour.
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