Outdoor Adventures in Connecticut’s Countryside
Matt’s Outback Paintball — Coventry
One of the top paintball fields in New England, Matt’s Outback Paintball has it all — a quality fleet of rentals for players of all kinds and highly maintained speedball fields to a strategically designed woods playing course. In addition to regular public games, Matt’s Outback Paintball offers private group games for special events of all kinds! Learn more about Matt’s Outback Paintball here and have an adventure at 677 Riley Mountain Road, Coventry.
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Mansfield Hollow State Park — Mansfield
Whatever flavor of recreation you’re after, Mansfield Hollow State Park will provide! Make your way through the multi-use, multi-difficulty trail network and then grill up lunch in the picnic area. Fish along the bank of the 500-acre reservoir or launch a kayak from the boat launch and paddle through the crystal-clear water. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Learn more about Mansfield Hollow State Park here and have an adventure at 28-60 Old Boston Post Road, Mansfield.
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Cross Farms Recreation Complex — Tolland
Cross Farms Recreation Complex is a 100-acre park with a whole host of amenities, including three soccer fields, three baseball fields, hiking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, and more! Learn more about the Cross Farms Recreation Complex here and have an adventure at 167 Rhodes Road, Tolland.
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The Adventure Park at Storrs — Storrs, Mansfield
The Adventure Park at Storrs boasts acres of ziplines and ropes courses that wind through the woods — climb between roughly 106 treetop platforms connected by bridges, ladders, 28 ziplines, and other crossings! Fun for the whole family, the low-rope and high-rope courses are color-coded for all abilities. In addition to general admission, The Adventure Park at Storrs hosts birthday parties and other special events. Learn more about The Adventure Park at Storrs here and have an adventure at 2007 Storrs Road, Storrs, Mansfield.
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Paulk Hill Conservation Area — Tolland
Paulk Hill Conservation Area is a 42-acre parcel with miles upon miles of mountain biking trails developed by NEMBA (New England Mountain Biking Association)! Please note that these trails are NOT marked for hiking — please visit one of the many other conservation areas in Connecticut’s Countryside for hiking. Learn more about the Paulk Hill Conservation Area here and have an adventure at 610 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland.
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