GRANBY-EAST GRANBY, CT — Summer is a great time to get outdoors, explore new places and add more movement to your routine.
Whether you're looking for a hike, a bike ride, a swim, a playground trip or a family-friendly outing, Granby, East Granby and the surrounding area offer a variety of ways to stay active close to home.
As always, be sure to check each organization's official website before visiting for the latest information on hours, registration, fees, rules and seasonal availability.
Visit Salmon Brook Park In Granby
Salmon Brook Park is one of Granby's main recreation destinations, with space for swimming, sports, playgrounds, tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer and other leisure activities.
The park is also home to the Salmon Brook Park Pond, a seasonal swimming facility operated through Granby Recreation & Leisure Services.
Official website: https://granbyct.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=13074
Take A Summer Program Through Granby Recreation
Granby Recreation & Leisure Services offers seasonal programs, camps, clinics, memberships and facility reservations for residents.
Families can check the department's online registration page for current summer activities and availability.
Official website: https://granbyct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Hike The McLean Game Refuge
The McLean Game Refuge offers miles of trails for hiking in Granby and the surrounding area.
Visitors should review current rules before heading out, including leash requirements and trail-specific dog restrictions.
Official website: https://mcleancare.org/game-refuge/visit/
Explore Enders State Forest
Enders State Forest is located primarily in Granby and includes forest, wetland areas, hiking trails and waterfall scenery.
The state advises visitors to use caution and stay on marked trails while visiting the forest.
Official website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Forests/Enders-State-Forest
Walk The Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve
The Granby Land Trust's Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve includes 210 acres of diverse habitat and 3.5 miles of trails.
Highlights include Creamer Pond, Glazier Cabin, marsh areas, the Ridge Trail and the Day Cemetery.
Official website: https://granbylandtrust.org/dismal-brook-wildlife-preserve/
Visit East Granby Farms
East Granby Farms and the Recreation Center at East Granby Farms are among the facilities overseen by the East Granby Parks and Recreation Department.
The site is used for recreation programs, gatherings and community activities.
Official website: https://eastgranbyct.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14725
Explore Granbrook Park
Granbrook Park is another East Granby recreation area residents can visit for outdoor activity and time outside.
The town notes the park is closed from dusk to dawn, and visitors should review current parking and use rules before going.
Official website: https://eastgranbyct.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14719
Try Cowles Park In East Granby
Cowles Park is one of the parks and recreational facilities overseen by the East Granby Parks and Recreation Department.
It is a local option for residents looking for trail time, outdoor exercise and a change of scenery close to home.
Official website: https://eastgranbyct.org/parks-recreation-department/
Walk Or Bike The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is a regional multi-use path that continues north toward the Massachusetts line.
East Granby officials list the town's stretch of the trail among the recreational areas overseen locally.
Official website: https://fchtrail.org/northern-maps/
Bring Your Dog To Granby D.O.G.G.S. Park
Granby D.O.G.G.S. Park is an off-leash dog park located within Salmon Brook Park on Salmon Brook Street.
Dog owners should review park rules before visiting, including where dogs are allowed off leash.
Official website: https://www.granbydogpark.com/
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