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Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

Ansonia, CT

National Parks
3 (3 reviews)

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Address: 10 Deerfield Rd, Ansonia, CT 06401, USA How do we get there? Number: 203 736 1053
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About this activity

Kids just LOVE playing out in nature, and so they should! The fun of getting your hands dirty, exploring, finding the local wildlife....but in Connecticut there are plenty of places that you can explore that can also teach kids all about what they are exploring.

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center is the perfect place for kids to immerse themselves in the magic of nature, whilst having an education filled day (which parents love!)

The center was once a small family-owned dairy farm, and now encompasses 104 acres of grassy fields, wooded hills, stream, meadows, and even a swamp! Get those walking shoes on and pretend to be explorers, or crunch those fall leaves under your feet as you enjoy a family ramble.

A popular area within the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Area is the butterfly and hummingbird garden, as well as the award-winning wildflower and fern garden. Pretty amazing!

Active kids have their own area if you want to break up the day with some sport. Baseball, softball and soccer can all be enjoyed at the center and a number of acres have  been reserved for community gardening, so those green thumbs can roll up their sleeves and get a little dirty!

Younger kids will love the large playscape too.

What's really great about the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, are the nature-orientated classes that are offered to school-age kids on weekdays, as well as evening and weekend programs perfect for the whole family to join in!

Don't forget to keep an eye out for that wildlife as your explore the center - but remember, they are wild animals, so look from afar!

Activity location

Directions

Located on the east side of Ansonia in New Haven County, near the Woodbridge town border.

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How much does it cost?

Hilton

Adults

Free!

Hilton

Children

Free!

Hilton

Last Updates

2023

Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center FAQ’s

They are currently trying to develop their Red Wing Pondhouse, which will use geothermal heating and solar hot water collectors. Pretty cool!

Picnic pavilions are available by reservation, but you can bring your own packed lunch and enjoy it as you walk around the trails!

12pm Saturday they offer the FREE Creature Feature program with their resident animals, as well as 1pm guided hikes on Sundays

The Nature store is a great place to pick up something fun - whether it be a gift, or educational, or just because you love it! All profits go back into the care of the animals!

Classes are individually priced, so why not check out what the students will love! They range from yoga, to stories, and even sewing!

Speak to staff when you arrive about the accessibility of the center

Keep an eye on the calendar of events to see what you won't want to miss!

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