Kid-Friendly Fun: Capron Park and Zoo and Spatcher Pool

Spatcher Pool/Hayward Field:
Tucked away behind in Attleboro is and , a hot spot for residents and non-residents who want to pack a bag and have a fun-filled day at the park without driving miles from home.

Spatcher Pool has a little something for everyone. Children can splash, swim and play "Marco Polo" in the several different areas of the pool that are designated for toddlers, beginner swimmers and more advanced swimmers.

The state-owned pool also has family changing rooms that include showers. Picnic tables are available for families who pack a lunch and the concession stand has Del's lemonade, snacks, cookies, candy and beverages. 

When kids are tired of swimming, they can play a game of football or soccer at or they can slide, swing and hang on playground apparatus.

There is no charge to enter the field or playground area, but there is a fee to enter the pool area, which is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Out-of-State Residents: 

Where in the city can you see a white lion, listen to free concerts, learn about historic figures, pay homage to veterans and cool off in your bathing suit? All of that and more can be done atlocated at 201 County St.

is a favorite for locals who can purchase a bag of popcorn and visit the different animal exhibits which includes lemurs, lions and even baby emus. There's an amphitheater for those who want to act silly, serious or simply sing. On any day people can find kids smiling and waving at the otters, one of the first attractions at the zoo. 

In the summertime, kids can cool off with Ronald McDonald at the Splashpad. The splashpad consists of animals heads that shoot out water and buckets that fill then splash on the kids waiting underneath them. A snack bar is located in the zoo and features a seating area. 

is also a place with lots to do. Kids can slide, swing and hang on the playground apparatus. On some days, visitors to the park can be seen strumming a guitar on one of the park's many benches, reading a book at the gazebos or listing to a free concert at the bandstand.