Many of us have been tubing down Connecticut’s Farmington River, but if you are looking for an amazing lazy river that has crystal-clear waters and a smooth ride, check out the Croc-O-Nile. The river attraction at Lake Compounce water park gives you a chance to sit back and float the afternoon away. The waterpark also has plenty of dump buckets and waterslides for the more adventurous types so everyone in your crew will be happy to spend the day at this fun-filled spot.

The Croc-O-Nile is one of many water attractions at Lake Compounce in Bristol. The water park draws visitors all summer to splash around in the gazillions of gallons of water.

Grab a tube and take a ride down the amazing lazy river. The waterway winds through many of the other water attractions drifting under slides and along the lakefront.

Riders have to be 42" tall to float down the river by themselves or those who are 36" tall can ride with a buddy.

While you can enjoy a relaxing float, the water spray sections will keep you refreshed on a hot summer day.

If you need some thrills added to your visit, head over to Clipper Cove where a 300-gallon dump bucket is sure to keep you on your toes.

Have a need for speed? Compete with other riders side by side down the Riptide Racer to see who can reach the bottom of this epic water slide first.

Take a trip down Mammoth Falls for a family tubing adventure full of excitement.

Bayou Bay showcases a giant wave pool that's perfect for splashing around.

So whether you are looking to chill on the lazy river or have more thrills on the slides, pools, and other water attractions, Lake Compounce is the summer destination you'll want to visit again and again.

Visit Lake Compounce at 186 Enterprise Dr., Bristol, CT 06010. Park hours and availability of certain rides are subject to change. Admission rates depend on age, days of the week, and discounts for purchasing passes online, so check out their season passes and special offers for the best deals. Spending the summer at Lake Compounce is almost a must if you live in the area. But they also have holiday light shows in the winter, so throw on a jacket and come enjoy a festive holiday evening.

There are so many things to do in the summer at Lake Compounce. Have you ever taken a float down this amazing lazy river? Or was a different attraction at the Lake Compounce water park your favorite? Tell us all about your adventurous day with a comment.

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